# River IQ 2 vs Brainstorm Test

The clearest difference is rating: Brainstorm Test at 4.7 against River IQ 2's 4.2. Brainstorm Test also leads on ratings volume (8.3K vs 6) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). River IQ 2's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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 Brainstorm Test sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brainstorm Test holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainstorm Test has 8.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of River IQ 2's written reviews are positive against 16% of Brainstorm Test's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

River IQ 2 ships an update every 2 months, Brainstorm Test monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | River IQ 2 | Brainstorm Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-iq-2-logic-test/id1222418191/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-test-tricky-puzzle/id1602077913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 29 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiep Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193568863) | [Tribom Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792165246) |

## 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 |


### Brainstorm Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-test-tricky-puzzle/id1602077913)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage your mind with original riddles and tricky puzzles designed to challenge your analytical and creative thinking. This game offers a fun way to improve memory, reflexes, and problem-solving skills through unique levels and unexpected solutions.

**Highlights:** Unique levels, Tricky riddles and puzzles, Easy gameplay, Simple user interface, Offline play, Unexpected answers

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 100 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $23.99 | one-time |
| Royal Unlimited | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Keeps brain healthy
- 🚀 Surprisingly fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Hints/features not working
- 🔁 Repeating games
- 🔁 Progress reset

**Reported bugs**

- Hints/features not working
- Progress reset

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved reward system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is River IQ 2 free?

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

### Is Brainstorm Test free?

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

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

Brainstorm Test is rated higher. River IQ 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Brainstorm Test averages 4.7 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do River IQ 2 or Brainstorm Test have ads?

Both River IQ 2 and Brainstorm Test show ads.

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

River IQ 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Brainstorm Test monthly. Most recently, River IQ 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Brainstorm Test on October 24, 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.*