Comparison

Exception; vs Brain Code

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

Head to head
About

Exception;

Engage in a unique single-player game where you program AI units to overcome challenges and defeat enemies in a virtual world. Strategize and code different unit types to progress through levels and uncover the secrets of a seemingly perfect system.

Highlights
  • AI programming gameplay
  • Strategic unit control
  • Challenging single-player levels
  • Virtual world exploration
  • Uncover system secrets
Features
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Exception is a game about AI programming. During the game, the player assists the units to defeat their enemies in the virtual world. However, the player needs to control the units by programming instead of controlling them directly. This is a challenging single-player game. In each level, the player needs to think about the strategy and program the units accordingly. The player needs to program different types of units to beat the level. ************************** In a virtual world where everything operates steadily under an omnipotent system, you will play the role of an operator named 159, who oversees and maintains the system. Nevertheless, there is no perfect system. You find an exception in the program one day. What is stranger is that the program made a request… You will discover the secret underneath this cyber world. ************************** [LEVEL SOLUTION] [WHEN] Success Rate = 100% [DO] Next level :D [WHEN] Success Rate ≠ 100% [DO] Optimize it :3 [/LEVEL SOLUTION] ************************** Contact us:support@kunpo.cc [Code monkeys change the world]

About

Brain Code

Engage your mind with over 50 unique logic puzzles that test your problem-solving and creative thinking. This offline game offers an immersive, command-line inspired interface and a progressive difficulty curve. It's perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and anyone looking for a mental workout.

Highlights
  • 50 unique logic puzzles
  • Command-line inspired interface
  • Multiple solutions per puzzle
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Offline play
  • Built-in hint system
Features
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Brain Code is a command-line-inspired puzzle game. Read a level, type a command, and use the response to work out what to try next. It’s a game about clues and logic, not a coding lesson. Explore 50 handcrafted levels. Some clues ask you to think beyond the obvious answer. No programming experience is needed: curiosity and careful observation are enough to begin. If you get stuck, optional in-game hints can give you a nudge. You can also leave a puzzle and return to it later. The levels can be played offline. Ready to try a different way of thinking? Start with the first level and see where your next command takes you. Questions or a bug to report? contact.kkapps@gmail.com Reading the description again? The last two lines may help. Tech info: STOP 0x000LVL09 REASON "i like this game"

Screenshots

Exception;4 screens
Brain Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brain Code at Free against Exception;'s $2.99. Exception;'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Brain Code is free to download; Exception; costs $2.99 up front. Brain Code sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Exception; asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exception; holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Exception;'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Brain Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exception; ships an update fortnightly, Brain Code monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Exception; versus Brain Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterException;Brain Code
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better4.6 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better76.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K — better1.1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKunpoKyrylo Kartukov

Customer experience

Exception;

All ratings2,654 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative10.5%

Brain Code

All ratings1,051 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative12.1%

User reviews

Exception;

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Interesting and challenging gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth and fluid animations
  • 💡 Unique programming-based mechanics
  • 🤖 Good introduction to programming concepts
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Most levels locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Inconsistent bot behavior
  • 💰 Game feels like a demo with limited content

Brain Code

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging and creative puzzles
  • 👍 Unique coding-based gameplay
  • 🧠 Requires out-of-the-box thinking
  • 🎨 Clean and minimalistic design
  • 💡 Innovative concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs with ads and level progression
  • 🤔 Some puzzles require too much external knowledge
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult at times
  • 🔍 Lack of in-game guidance or hints

Bugs and requests

Exception;

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Bots not responding to commands as expected
  • Scripting errors when retreating

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sandbox mode to create custom levels
  • Hint system for difficult levels
  • Ability to sync progress across devices
  • Multiplayer or co-op modes

Brain Code

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to close ads
  • Level 24 equation puzzle not accepting correct answer
  • Level 39 unbeatable on iPhones without back button
  • Level 20 bug preventing progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved ad experience
  • Walkthrough or solution guide
  • Keyboard support improvements

In-app purchases

None

Exception;

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Brain Code

One-time6
  • pinch of tips$0.99
  • handful of tips$1.99
  • Platinum Pass$1.99
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  • 2x handful of tips$2.99
  • tip fan$4.99
  • tip master$6.99

Questions

Is Exception; free?
Exception; costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brain Code free?
Brain Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Exception; or Brain Code?
Exception; is rated higher. Exception; averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Brain Code averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Exception; or Brain Code have ads?
Brain Code shows ads; Exception; does not.
Which is updated more often, Exception; or Brain Code?
Exception; ships an update fortnightly, and Brain Code monthly. Most recently, Exception; was updated on October 17, 2026 and Brain Code on October 17, 2026.

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