Comparison

Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer vs Pass the Pen

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

Head to head
About

Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer

Sharpen your reflexes and boost reaction speed with engaging game modes. Measure your reaction time to the millisecond, compete on global leaderboards, and track your progress. Ideal for improving focus, training reflexes, or simply for fun.

Highlights
  • Reaction time measurement
  • Multiple game modes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Progress tracking
  • Focus and reflex training
Features
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Boost your reaction speed and sharpen your reflexes with the ultimate Reaction Time Test app! Designed for simplicity and fun, this app puts your reaction time to the ultimate test. Tap the moment the screen changes from red to green and see your reactions measured down to the millisecond. Explore exciting game modes that challenge your reflexes and reaction skills: Classic Reaction Test: Tap the moment the screen turns green. Lights Out: Inspired by Formula 1, react to the lights turning off as quickly as possible. Chimp Test: Test your memory and reactions simultaneously in this unique challenge. Aim Game: Hit 30 targets as fast as you can to test your speed, precision, and reactions. The Hole: A fun twist that combines accuracy and reaction timing. Compete with others by climbing the reaction leaderboards and comparing scores with players worldwide. Track your reaction progress, smash your personal best, and see your reaction time improve with every game mode. Whether you’re improving focus, training reflexes, or just having fun, this app is the ultimate tool to train and test your reaction time. Download now to test, train, and dominate your reactions! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pass the Pen

A collaborative storytelling game where friends take turns adding sentences to a story based on the previous player's input. Choose a theme and turn count to create unpredictable and hilarious tales perfect for parties and gatherings.

Highlights
  • Collaborative storytelling
  • Theme selection
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Unpredictable story outcomes
  • Party and gathering game
  • Creative fun
Features
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Pass the Penn - A Collaborative Storytelling Game Gather your friends and get ready for some creative fun with Pass the Pen! In this simple but entertaining game, the group will first choose a theme, then decide how many turns the story will take. When you press start, you'll pass the phone around and the story will begin to unfold. Each player will add a sentence to the story on their turn, based only on what the previous player wrote. The result is an unpredictable tale that will have everyone laughing. Pass the Penn is perfect for parties and family gatherings, and everyone will get to participate in the fun.

Screenshots

Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer4 screens
Pass the Pen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pass the Pen at 100% against Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer's 53%. Pass the Pen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pass the Pen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pass the Pen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pass the Pen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer ships an update every 3 months, Pass the Pen every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer versus Pass the Pen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReaction Speed Reflex TrainerPass the Pen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVicki PartridgeCharles Von Kleeck

Customer experience

Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer

All ratings1,408 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative38.3%

Pass the Pen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Reaction time not updating correctly
  • Crashes when trying to use paid features
  • Ads continue to show even after purchasing ad-free version

Requested features

3 requests
  • Track personal best reaction time
  • Add more game modes and challenges
  • Improve ad placement and reduce interruptions

Pass the Pen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Pass the Pen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer free?
Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pass the Pen free?
Pass the Pen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer or Pass the Pen?
Pass the Pen is rated higher. Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Pass the Pen averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer or Pass the Pen have ads?
Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer shows ads; Pass the Pen does not.
Which is updated more often, Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer or Pass the Pen?
Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer ships an update every 3 months, and Pass the Pen every 2 days. Most recently, Reaction Speed Reflex Trainer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pass the Pen on October 30, 2026.

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