# River IQ 2 vs Brain Test 3

The clearest difference is rating: Brain Test 3 at 4.8 against River IQ 2's 4.2. Brain Test 3 also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). River IQ 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. River IQ 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brain Test 3 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Test 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test 3 has 27K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of River IQ 2's written reviews are positive against 59% of Brain Test 3's.

River IQ 2 ships an update every 2 months, Brain Test 3 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | River IQ 2 | Brain Test 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-iq-2-logic-test/id1222418191/reviews) | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-3-tricky-quests/id1569102341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 29 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiep Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193568863) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### River IQ 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-iq-2-logic-test/id1222418191)

Engage your mind with a collection of logic puzzles featuring simple graphics and intuitive controls. Solve intellectual challenges by manipulating objects and navigating them across a lake to reach new levels. Offers hints and solutions to aid your progress.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzles, Simple graphics, Easy interaction, Object manipulation, Hint system, Solution viewer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Gold | $0.99 | one-time |


### Brain Test 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-3-tricky-quests/id1569102341)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure filled with tricky puzzles and brain teasers. Help Alyx collect power gems, solve riddles, and interact with characters through dialogue and a workshop building system. This offline game offers a challenging yet relaxing brain workout.

**Highlights:** Tricky brain teasers and riddles, Epic story-driven adventure, Inventory system with item merging, Interactive dialogue and chat levels, Workshop building and development, Improved hint and help systems

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Bulbs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Bulbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Bulbs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magic Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Bulbs | $6.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Engaging story and characters
- 🧠 Challenging yet fun puzzles
- 👍 Intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🕰️ Levels can be too easy and short
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 📱 Issues with in-app purchases and ad removal

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing properly after completion
- Hint system not functioning correctly
- Ads not closing or skipping as expected
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Customization options for characters and settings
- Difficulty settings to adjust challenge level
- Improved ad management and removal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is River IQ 2 free?

River IQ 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brain Test 3 free?

Brain Test 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, River IQ 2 or Brain Test 3?

Brain Test 3 is rated higher. River IQ 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Brain Test 3 averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do River IQ 2 or Brain Test 3 have ads?

Both River IQ 2 and Brain Test 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, River IQ 2 or Brain Test 3?

River IQ 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Brain Test 3 every 4 weeks. Most recently, River IQ 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Brain Test 3 on November 5, 2026.

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