# Ninja Ranger vs brain

The clearest difference is ads: brain at none against Ninja Ranger's shown. brain also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ninja Ranger's advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ninja Ranger sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and brain sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

brain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ninja Ranger has 346 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ninja Ranger ships an update every 9 months, brain fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ninja Ranger | brain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-ranger/id1443441547/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-inator/id6752616586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **346** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [立鹏 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/591790026) | [2Shea Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828730060) |

## What reviewers say

### Ninja Ranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-ranger/id1443441547)

Embark on a pixelated adventure as a ninja superhero, battling evil across challenging levels. Master classic 2D platform action, wield diverse weapons, and upgrade your hero. Earn ninja evaluations and uncover a retro storyline.

**Highlights:** Classic 2D platform action gameplay, Variety of ninja weapons and sub-weapons, 7 challenging levels with unique terrain and bosses, Hero upgrade system for blood and energy, Ninja evaluation system with gold coin rewards, Retro 2D scroll story CG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-inator/id6752616586)

Test your knowledge with a fun quiz game designed for those who enjoy a mental challenge. It's perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their intellect or prove their smarts.

**Highlights:** Quiz game format, Knowledge testing, Brain training, Suitable for all ages, Engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 400C | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000C | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2000C | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 10000C | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ninja Ranger free?

Ninja Ranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is brain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ninja Ranger or brain?

brain is rated higher. Ninja Ranger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while brain averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ninja Ranger or brain have ads?

Ninja Ranger shows ads; brain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ninja Ranger or brain?

Ninja Ranger ships an update every 9 months, and brain fortnightly. Most recently, Ninja Ranger was updated on November 2, 2026 and brain on October 30, 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.*