Comparison

Brain Out vs Flashback

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

Head to head
About

Brain Out

Challenge your mind with this addictive puzzle game featuring tricky brain teasers and absurd solutions. It tests your logical thinking, reflexes, and creativity with unexpected answers that subvert normal thinking. Experience a unique blend of knowledge and humor to boost your brain power.

Highlights
  • Tricky brain teasers
  • Absurd solutions
  • Tests logical thinking
  • Tests reflexes and accuracy
  • Tests memory and creativity
  • Unimagined gameplay
Features
Currently charting
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What is your IQ level? Blow your mind with Brain Out and show your friends that you are not completely stupid! “Brain Out” is a new addictive free tricky puzzle game with a series of tricky brain teasers and different riddles testing to challenge your mind. It evaluates your logical thinking ability, reflexes, accuracy, memory, and creativity. Do not answer the quests ordinarily if you don’t want to be tricked. The solution subverts normal thinking, which is the most interesting thing in this trivia game. We bring you a different game experience with creative thinking and absurd solutions. GAME FEATURES - Unimagined gameplay - Easy, simple but humorous game process - Funny sound and witty game effects - Unexpected game answers There are so many trivia questions to boost your brain power. The perfect combination of knowledge and creativity, exercise your mind with the triple test of EQ, IQ, and dumbfounded challenge. A completely new gameplay will attract you to the first level. Our game is full of spoofs, and fun and subvert your imagination! Think outside the box and run your imagination now!

About

Flashback

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game that challenges your thinking skills. Solve intricate riddles and IQ tests by manipulating time to uncover clues and reveal hidden truths. Prove your intelligence and become a master riddle solver.

Highlights
  • Time control gameplay
  • Challenging clues
  • Hundreds of puzzles
  • Brain training
  • Unique scenarios
  • Logical IQ tests
Features
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Welcome to the unique world of Flashback! This game has been developed for you to challenge yourself, train your brain, and improve your thinking skills! Are you looking for a new and different game among hundreds of riddles games? You are in the right place and the game you are looking for is right here! Flashback is designed with brand new features for players who love brain puzzle games but seek innovation in the game! Flashback offers a new time control gameplay while solving complicated riddles, unique puzzles and iq tests! Watch the scene, go back in time, find clues and complete the levels! Flashback has multiple types of scenarios and puzzles to solve. This new riddle game gives you a chance to learn the truth behind the scenes, uncover mysterious scenarios and train your brain! You can solve all the riddles and prove that you're the smartest people between all of your friends! Flashback is a combination of a variety of riddles, mind challenges, brain teasers, tricky puzzles, logical IQ tests, mind-blowing clues that will make you think critically. Tricky brain teasers and IQ tests guarantee that you will have a lot of fun playing this game and you will be addicted to Flashback! Feature of the game: - Addictive gameplay - Challenging clues to find - Lots of different characters - Control the time! Slide and find! - Hundreds of puzzles and iq tests - Unique quality animations and drawings - Brain training that develops thinking skills! Start a relentless challenge for yourself and your friends. Show your strength, prove your intelligence! Become the best riddle solver player! Download the game now, share it with your friends! Enjoy Flashback! This game has a subscription-based premium feature package, it enables users to use the app without advertisements and with extra features. It's an auto-renewable subscription. The subscription period is weekly. Payment is charged to the App Store account at confirmation. Subscription is renewed unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the period, and the account will be automatically charged for renewal as well. You may turn it off in your Account Settings anytime. Privacy Policy: https://www.radiantcat.studio/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.radiantcat.studio/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Brain Out4 screens
Flashback4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brain Out and Flashback both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Brain Out's written reviews are positive against 47% of Flashback's. Brain Out also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Flashback's advantage is chart position (#27 vs #97). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Brain Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flashback sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Brain Out against 4.6 for Flashback. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247K and 171K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Brain Out's written reviews are positive against 47% of Flashback's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Out ships an update every 3 weeks, Flashback every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Brain Out versus Flashback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain OutFlashback
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (247K ratings)4.6 (171K ratings)
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings247K — better171K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#97#27 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size293 MB520 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperEYEWIND LIMITEDRadiant Cat Studio

Customer experience

Brain Out

All ratings246,959 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews877 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative28.5%

Flashback

All ratings170,595 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews930 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral13.3%
Negative39.8%

User reviews

Brain Out

From 247K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Challenges the mind
  • 🤔 Encourages out-of-the-box thinking
  • 🎨 Unique and creative puzzles
  • 🧠 Helps improve problem-solving skills
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🤔 Obscure and illogical solutions
  • 🤯 Frustrating when hints don't help
  • 🤷‍♂️ Inconsistent grammar and wording
  • 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly

Flashback

From 171K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Helps improve problem-solving skills
  • 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay
  • 🧠 Challenges the mind
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable for passing time

Room to improve

  • 🚧 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
  • 💰 Paywall for removing ads
  • 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
  • 🤔 Levels can be too easy

Bugs and requests

Brain Out

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels with glitches or unresponsive controls
  • Issues with ad playback and inability to exit ads
  • Inconsistent behavior when using hints or keys

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to skip levels without using hints
  • Improved hint system that actually provides useful guidance
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
  • Better balance between easy, medium, and challenging puzzles

Flashback

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not progressing after completing
  • Incorrect or unhelpful hints
  • Inability to click on correct answers

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging levels
  • Ability to skip ads
  • Expand level selection beyond 301
  • Meaningful use for in-game currency

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Brain Out

One-time10
  • Key x 10$1.99
  • Key x 5$1.99
  • Weekly Card$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Key x 20$2.99
  • Key x 10$2.99
  • Key x 40$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Remove Ads + 10tips$4.99
  • Great Value$4.99
  • Key x 50$9.99
13 purchases

Flashback

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Membership23 Days trial$6.997 Days
One-time12
  • 5 Hint$0.99
  • 5 Skip$0.99
  • Unlock All$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Spin the Wheel$1.99
  • Moon's Limited Discount!$2.99
  • Moon's Golden Discount!$3.99
  • No ads$4.99
  • Moon's Lucky Package$5.99
  • Moon's Detective Package$5.99
  • Moon's Rich Package$5.99
  • Moon's Gold Package$6.99
  • Moon's Ultimate Package$7.99

Questions

Is Brain Out free?
Brain Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashback free?
Flashback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain Out or Flashback?
Brain Out and Flashback are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 247K and 171K ratings respectively.
Do Brain Out or Flashback have ads?
Both Brain Out and Flashback show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Out or Flashback?
Brain Out ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flashback every 4 weeks. Most recently, Brain Out was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flashback on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Brain Out or Flashback?
Brain Out currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Flashback at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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