# Brain Test vs Happy Printer

The clearest difference is chart position: Brain Test at #2 against Happy Printer's #75. Brain Test also leads on ratings volume (1.5M vs 92K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Happy Printer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Test sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Happy Printer 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, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test has 1.5M ratings behind it against 92K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Brain Test's written reviews are positive against 46% of Happy Printer's.

Brain Test ships an update monthly, Happy Printer every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test | Happy Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-puzzles/id1486214495/reviews)** | [4.6 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-printer/id1539388451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5M** | 92K |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #75 |
| Size | 297 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-puzzles/id1486214495)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Trivia, #22 Top Grossing · Trivia, #44 Top Free · Puzzle, #98 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a collection of clever and surprising puzzles that use misdirection and playful logic. This app offers unconventional challenges designed for casual enjoyment and creative thinking, perfect for solo play or sharing.

**Highlights:** Unconventional puzzle design, Surprising twists, Simple mechanics, Engaging content, Family friendly, No timers or stress

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Package | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 250 Lamps | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Lamps | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 1000 bulb | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Lamps | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coolest Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 250 bulb | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Lamps | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Helps sharpen the mind
- 😊 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 😒 Ads are repetitive
- 😠 Ads are unskippable

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes
- Hint system not working as expected
- Inability to exit ads

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve hint system
- Add difficulty options


### Happy Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-printer/id1539388451)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a thrilling race that tests your typing speed and cognitive skills. Progress through levels, complete missions, and outsmart opponents in a variety of brain-teasing challenges.

**Highlights:** 5-in-1 running games, Level-based missions, Match-three games, Word trivia and riddles, Hidden object challenges, Typing speed tests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps improve typing speed
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging levels
- 👍 Customizable characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear if playing against real players
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Keyboard/screen freezing issues
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing during gameplay
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect scoring/placement in some rounds

**Requested features**

- More variety in levels and challenges
- Multiplayer mode with real-time competition
- Fewer ads or option to remove them


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Test free?

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

### Is Happy Printer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Test or Happy Printer?

Brain Test is rated higher. Brain Test averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5M ratings, while Happy Printer averages 4.6 from 92K ratings.

### Do Brain Test or Happy Printer have ads?

Both Brain Test and Happy Printer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Test or Happy Printer?

Brain Test ships an update monthly, and Happy Printer every 2 months. Most recently, Brain Test was updated on September 24, 2026 and Happy Printer on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brain Test or Happy Printer?

Brain Test currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Happy Printer at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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