# Cartoonacy vs Brain Test

The clearest difference is rating: Brain Test at 4.7 against Cartoonacy's 3.9. Brain Test also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 14). Cartoonacy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 42%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cartoonacy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Test sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Test holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test has 6.5K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Cartoonacy's written reviews are positive against 42% of Brain Test's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cartoonacy ships an update every 15 months, Brain Test monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cartoonacy | Brain Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoonacy/id1118623833/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-words/id1568784560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jay Bacal](https://appshunter.io/developer/436790004) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Cartoonacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoonacy/id1118623833)

This game challenges players to decipher humorous cartoons that represent common words or phrases. Gather friends and family to solve visual puns and enjoy guaranteed laughter. Hints and letter reveals are available to assist players.

**Highlights:** Humorous cartoons, Challenging puzzles, Verbal hints, Remove unused letters, Reveal first letter, Game Center Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1000 Hint Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Puzzle Packs | $1.99 | one-time |


### Brain Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-words/id1568784560)

This game challenges your vocabulary and recognition skills by presenting picture puzzles. Guess the word based on the image, offering a unique and tricky word game experience. It's a fun way to exercise your brain and improve your puzzle-solving abilities.

**Highlights:** Picture puzzles, Word guessing, Tricky challenges, Hint system, Offline play, Family-friendly puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 250 Lamps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Lamps | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Lamps | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Lamps | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Lamps Discount | $11.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Lamps | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and interesting game
- 🧠 Helps brain exercise
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads disrupt gameplay flow
- 🤯 Frustrating ad frequency
- 🤔 Some puzzles don't make sense

**Reported bugs**

- Levels restarting after ads
- Hints not working as expected
- Keyboard lag issues

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Improve puzzle clues and logic


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cartoonacy free?

Cartoonacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brain Test free?

Brain Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cartoonacy or Brain Test?

Brain Test is rated higher. Cartoonacy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Brain Test averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Cartoonacy or Brain Test have ads?

Brain Test shows ads; Cartoonacy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cartoonacy or Brain Test?

Cartoonacy ships an update every 15 months, and Brain Test monthly. Most recently, Cartoonacy was updated on November 11, 2026 and Brain Test on November 11, 2026.

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