Comparison

Brainapse vs Tangram & Polyform Pro

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

Head to head
About

Brainapse

Explore the human brain in augmented reality, transforming your device into an interactive learning tool. Discover skull evolution, delve into the frontal lobe, and witness neurons in action. Engage with immersive AR experiences to understand how the brain processes senses and communicates.

Highlights
  • Explore skull and brain in AR
  • Witness skull evolution
  • Discover frontal lobe functions
  • Visualize neurons in action
  • Interactive sensory experiences
  • Learn about brain evolution timeline
Features
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Ever wondered what goes on inside your head? Brainapse, the award-winning AR app, takes you on a mind-blowing journey into the fascinating world of neurology. Forget dusty textbooks and confusing diagrams. Brainapse uses cutting-edge AR technology to transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful tool for exploring the human brain. Brainapse isn't just about looking — it's about interacting! What’s New on Brainapse? Brainapse just levelled up. Get ready to explore even more mind-blowing features: Skull Evolution Explore the Cranium, the bony dome that protects your brain See how the skull transformed from early humans to modern us Witness how these changes shaped brain development Frontal Lobe Revealed Dive deeper into the frontal lobe, where planning & decisions happen Discover how different parts control your thinking and personality Understand how your brain makes you, YOU Neurons in Action Shrink down and explore the tiny world of neurons, your brain's messengers See how dendrites receive information and the nucleus processes it Witness the amazing way neurons talk to each other Features of Brainapse App Here's what makes Brainapse your ultimate brain exploration tool: Become a Brain Architect: Explore the skull and brain in stunning detail, both inside and out. Use AR to peel back layers and investigate the hidden intricacies of brain cells and structures. Uncover the secrets of different brain regions and discover how they work together to make you, well, you. Evolution Unveiled: Take a trip back in time and witness the incredible evolutionary journey of the human brain. Brainapse lets you explore the skulls and brains of four key species that played a crucial role in our development. See how brain size and structure have changed over millions of years, and learn how these adaptations shaped our behaviour and intelligence. The Power of Play: Learning about the brain shouldn't feel like a chore. Brainapse throws in a fun and interactive game called "Brain Hunt" to test your newfound knowledge. Team up with friends and embark on a collaborative AR quest to find and assemble scattered brain parts. It's a fantastic way to solidify your learning while having a blast. The Sensory Symphony: The brain doesn't work in isolation. Brainapse showcases how the brain interacts with our five senses through immersive AR experiences. See how sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches are translated by the brain into meaningful sensations and perceptions. A Learning Feast: Brainapse offers a comprehensive learning experience for all ages. Delve into a detailed timeline of human brain evolution, complete with insights into significant fossil discoveries. Learn about synaptic communication, the complex networks that allow brain cells to talk to each other, and the vital role they play in everything we do, from thinking to feeling. Brainapse isn't just an app — it's an interactive learning experience for students, educators and anyone curious about the human mind. Our app makes the often-daunting subject of neurology accessible and engaging, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the brain's incredible complexity. Download Brainapse today and unlock the secrets of your brain.

About

Tangram & Polyform Pro

Explore a vast collection of tiling puzzles, including classic Tangram and various Polyform shapes. Enjoy multiple play methods and over 4000 levels designed for both relaxation and challenge.

Highlights
  • 12 Tangram puzzle types
  • 6 Polyform puzzle types
  • Three play methods (Move, Flip, Rotate)
  • Over 4000 levels
  • Five themes
  • Hint system
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1. About Tangram & Polyform Tangram is China's most famous puzzle game. In the early nineteenth century tangram became the first international puzzle. There are many tangram style puzzle games in the world. Polyform is a plane figure constructed by joining together identical basic polygons. The basic polygon is often a regular polygon, such as a square or a triangle. 2. About This Game This game contains twelve types of tangram puzzles and six types polyform puzzles. Games and levels are constantly added. Tangram puzzles include the Chinese classic Tangram 15 pieces puzzle(Yi Zhi Tu) and Modern Tangram, as well as T puzzle, Heart-shaped puzzle, Pythagoras, Sphinx, Columbus' egg and Kreuzspiel. Polyform puzzles include Polystick, Polyiammond, Polyomino, Polyhex, Polyabolo and Polybrick. There are three kind of play methods. Not just move. You can play classic game(Move, Flip & Rotate) or for relaxing(Just Move). Features: A. 12 types of Tangram puzzles and 6 types of Polyform puzzles. B. Three Play Methods. C. Over 4000 Levels and Will Add More. D. Easy to Play. E. Five Themes. 3. How to Play A. This game have Three Play Methods. Just Move. Move & Flip. Move, Flip & Rotate. B. Move: Touch the Piece and move. Flip: Click the Piece. Rotate:Long touch the Piece. C. Get Hint: Click the Hint Button. Each Level has 2 hints.

Screenshots

Brainapse4 screens
Tangram & Polyform Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tangram & Polyform Pro at 100% against Brainapse's 44%. Brainapse's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Brainapse costs $1.99 and Tangram & Polyform Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainapse ships an update every 3 months, Tangram & Polyform Pro every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brainapse versus Tangram & Polyform Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainapseTangram & Polyform Pro
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndiavidual Learning Limited振华 许

Customer experience

Brainapse

All ratings26 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%

Tangram & Polyform Pro

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Brainapse

No in-app purchases

None

Tangram & Polyform Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brainapse free?
Brainapse costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tangram & Polyform Pro free?
Tangram & Polyform Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brainapse or Tangram & Polyform Pro have ads?
Neither Brainapse nor Tangram & Polyform Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainapse or Tangram & Polyform Pro?
Brainapse ships an update every 3 months, and Tangram & Polyform Pro every 13 months. Most recently, Brainapse was updated on September 1, 2026 and Tangram & Polyform Pro on June 2, 2026.

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