Comparison

Brainstorm vs Shredder Machine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brainstorm

Challenge your mind with a tile-matching puzzle that combines arithmetic and strategy. Improve calculation speed and cognitive focus while competing on global leaderboards. Suitable for all ages, from students to math enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Tile-matching arithmetic puzzles
  • Improve calculation speed
  • Enhance cognitive focus
  • Global leaderboards
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Clean UI for fast gameplay
Features
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Challenge your brain and master mental math with Brainstorm! Looking for a fun way to improve your calculation speed? Brainstorm combines the strategy of a tile-matching puzzle with the educational power of arithmetic. Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or an adult keeping your mind sharp, this is the ultimate brain workout. How to Play: The Board: Numbered tiles fill the grid periodically. The Equation: Tap two tiles and an operator (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide). The Solution: Tap the third tile that equals the result to clear them! The Goal: Clear the board before it fills up and reach the top of the global leaderboard. Why Brainstorm? Scientific Benefits: Improve cognitive focus and mathematical fluency. Global Leaderboards: Compete with "Thinkers" and "Strategists" worldwide. All Ages: Simple enough for kids, challenging enough for math pros. Clean UI: Intuitive design optimized for fast gameplay. Download Brainstorm today and prove you’re the smartest person in the room!

About

Shredder Machine

Strategically place shredders to process incoming objects. This game requires careful planning to ensure the system functions efficiently. It offers a unique puzzle experience focused on resource management and spatial reasoning.

Highlights
  • Strategic shredder placement
  • Object processing system
  • Puzzle-based gameplay
  • Resource management
  • Spatial reasoning challenges
Features
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Place the shredders in the direction the objects come from and make the system work. This game is so strategic!

Screenshots

Brainstorm4 screens
Shredder Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brainstorm at 3.5 against Shredder Machine's 2.3. Brainstorm also leads on ads (none vs shown). Shredder Machine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 20 months vs every 57 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brainstorm sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shredder Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brainstorm holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainstorm ships an update every 57 months, Shredder Machine every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brainstorm versus Shredder Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainstormShredder Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 57 monthsEvery 20 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagicDevs LLCKubra Gundogan

Customer experience

Brainstorm

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Shredder Machine

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brainstorm

One-time2
  • 5 x Superman Help$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Shredder Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brainstorm free?
Brainstorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shredder Machine free?
Shredder Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brainstorm or Shredder Machine?
Brainstorm is rated higher. Brainstorm averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shredder Machine averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Brainstorm or Shredder Machine have ads?
Shredder Machine shows ads; Brainstorm does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainstorm or Shredder Machine?
Brainstorm ships an update every 57 months, and Shredder Machine every 20 months. Most recently, Brainstorm was updated on October 18, 2026 and Shredder Machine on October 9, 2026.

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