# The Scam vs Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle at 4.7 against The Scam's 3.7. Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). The Scam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (60 vs 12). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Scam sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Scam has 60 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of The Scam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Scam | Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scam/id1136477102/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-solve-this-brain-puzzle/id6741539580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POP POP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/574830907) | [Olena Gotsulyak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699979294) |

## What reviewers say

### The Scam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scam/id1136477102)

This app is a satirical game designed to highlight common issues in free-to-play mobile games. It humorously mocks aggressive in-app purchases and the feeling of being pressured to pay to progress. The developers encourage users to enjoy the game without spending money, emphasizing its satirical intent.

**Highlights:** Satirical gameplay, Leaderboard competition, Mock in-app purchases, Humorous commentary, No mandatory payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Scam | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 100 Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instantly Beat the Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| +1 Attack Damage | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Golden Coins | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Honest and straightforward
- 💯 Best scam ever
- 🎶 Great music
- 🤣 Hilarious game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Wastes money
- 😠 App is awful
- 🎣 Attempts to scam
- 😵 Game is rigged
- 🚫 No point in playing

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 Game freezes a little
- 🐛 Nearly got scammed at the start
- 🐛 App asks for money twice

**Requested features**

- Hint for the lose screen


### Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-solve-this-brain-puzzle/id6741539580)

Experience a unique puzzle game that defies traditional logic challenges. It presents seemingly impossible tasks and empty screens, requiring experimentation and unconventional thinking to uncover hidden solutions. This game is designed to make you question everything you expect from a puzzle.

**Highlights:** Hidden logic puzzles, Unconventional brain teasers, Device interaction mechanics, Mystery riddles and secret codes, Surreal puzzle adventure, No explicit instructions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +8 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| +4 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| +16 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Scam free?

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

### Is Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle free?

Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Scam or Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle?

Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle is rated higher. The Scam averages 3.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do The Scam or Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle have ads?

Don't Solve This Brain Puzzle shows ads; The Scam does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*