# Crack Word Challenges vs Brain Test

The clearest difference is rating: Brain Test at 5.0 against Crack Word Challenges's 4.5. Brain Test also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Crack Word Challenges's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crack Word Challenges sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Test holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crack Word Challenges has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Crack Word Challenges ships an update every 5 weeks, Brain Test every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crack Word Challenges | Brain Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-word-challenges/id1471769946/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-mastermind-puzzle/id6775718748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Y A QU A](https://appshunter.io/developer/553875369) | [Kamlesh Shingarakhiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885601076) |

## What reviewers say

### Crack Word Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-word-challenges/id1471769946)

This word game challenges your vocabulary and brain with daily puzzles and hundreds of levels. Drag and drop letters to form words, strategize to score points, and compete with others in multiplayer mode. Utilize boosters and wildcards to help you progress.

**Highlights:** Daily brain teasers, Hundreds of levels, Drag and drop letter mechanics, Word strategy and scoring, Booster and wildcard usage, Multiplayer mode, Daily challenges for coins

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins #2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trash joker pack #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins #3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package #1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package #2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting word game
- 👍 Challenging and tests vocabulary
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Dictionary lacks some common words
- 💰 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 Paid version still has ads

**Reported bugs**

- Letters placed in wrong spots
- Coins/progress reset when app closed
- Milestone rewards not always awarded

**Requested features**

- Option to disable hints/suggestions
- Ability to report missing words
- Sync progress across devices
- Night mode/dark theme


### Brain Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-mastermind-puzzle/id6775718748)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Unlimited Hints | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crack Word Challenges free?

Crack Word Challenges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brain Test free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crack Word Challenges or Brain Test?

Brain Test is rated higher. Crack Word Challenges averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Brain Test averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crack Word Challenges or Brain Test have ads?

Crack Word Challenges shows ads; Brain Test does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crack Word Challenges or Brain Test?

Crack Word Challenges ships an update every 5 weeks, and Brain Test every 4 days. Most recently, Crack Word Challenges was updated on October 25, 2026 and Brain Test on October 24, 2026.

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