# Brainster vs Lexicon!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lexicon! at 100% against Brainster's 51%. Lexicon! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Brainster's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainster sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Lexicon! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lexicon! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainster has 161 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Brainster's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lexicon!'s.

Brainster ships an update every 2 months, Lexicon! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainster | Lexicon! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainster/id1176563370/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexicon/id6749748377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aparteko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176563369) | [Anotida Ruvarashe Mafuvadze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831912743) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainster/id1176563370)

Test your knowledge and quick thinking in a competitive quiz game. Engage in four fast-paced challenges, from word puzzles to trivia, against friends or random opponents. Earn rewards, climb ranks, and share your achievements.

**Highlights:** Four challenging game modes, Word puzzles with letters and hints, Trivia questions with multiple choice, Connect words to form terms, Compete with friends or random rivals, Collect rewards and rank up, Share scores on social media

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Gold Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gold Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold Tokens | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold Tokens | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gold Tokens | $38.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and educational
- 💡 Great idea for a game
- 👍 Enjoyable and fun
- 🏆 Competitive and live matches
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 📉 Inconsistent scoring
- ⚖️ Unfair matchmaking
- ⏳ Slow gameplay
- 💸 Limited free tokens/coins

**Reported bugs**

- Game drops connection mid-play
- Endless ads on reconnecting
- Points don't add on or subtract
- Game crashes constantly
- Adverts mid-game causing missed questions

**Requested features**

- Add a "decline match" button
- Improve matchmaking to pair similar skill levels
- Increase free token/coin rewards
- Implement a way to talk to opponents
- Make text larger for readability


### Lexicon!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexicon/id6749748377)

This word puzzle game combines letter merging with strategic tile manipulation. Swipe to merge matching letters, build target words, and earn points. Explore themed word packs and unique mechanics for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Swipe to merge letters, Build target words, Themed word packs, Locking tiles, Tile pops for clearing, Daily goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainster free?

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

### Is Lexicon! free?

Lexicon! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brainster or Lexicon!?

Lexicon! is rated higher. Brainster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Lexicon! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Brainster or Lexicon! have ads?

Brainster shows ads; Lexicon! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brainster or Lexicon!?

Brainster ships an update every 2 months, and Lexicon! every 2 days. Most recently, Brainster was updated on September 22, 2026 and Lexicon! on September 18, 2026.

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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.*