# Brain Test vs Text or Die

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brain Test at 58% against Text or Die's 12%. Brain Test also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#2 vs #37). Text or Die's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Text or Die sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Test holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test has 1.5M ratings behind it against 212K, 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 12% of Text or Die's.

Brain Test ships an update monthly, Text or Die weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test | Text or Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-puzzles/id1486214495/reviews)** | [4.5 (212K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-or-die/id1562313985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5M** | 212K |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #37 |
| Size | 297 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Test

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Trivia, #21 Top Grossing · Trivia, #44 Top Free · Puzzle, #101 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


### Text or Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-or-die/id1562313985)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Answer questions with the longest possible response to build a tower and escape rising waters. Outlast opponents to survive. The player with the longest answer wins and avoids peril.

**Highlights:** Longest answer wins, Build towers, Escape rising waters, Outlast opponents, Survival gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small ruby pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium ruby pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large ruby pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive gems pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge ruby pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging game concept
- 🤔 Teaches trivia and vocabulary
- 🎨 Vintage Atari-like graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Opponents are just bots, not real players
- 🇺🇸 Questions and answers heavily biased towards American culture
- 🙄 Many valid answers not recognized by the game
- 💤 Repetitive questions and gameplay
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect rejection of valid answers
- Inability to change country/region settings
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior with ads and in-game features

**Requested features**

- More diverse and globally-relevant questions
- Option to play against real human opponents
- Ability to customize avatar and game settings
- Improved dictionary and acceptance of valid answers
- Reduced ads or optional ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Test free?

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

### Is Text or Die free?

Text or Die is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brain Test or Text or Die?

Brain Test is rated higher. Brain Test averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5M ratings, while Text or Die averages 4.5 from 212K ratings.

### Do Brain Test or Text or Die have ads?

Both Brain Test and Text or Die show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Test or Text or Die?

Brain Test ships an update monthly, and Text or Die weekly. Most recently, Brain Test was updated on September 24, 2026 and Text or Die on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brain Test or Text or Die?

Brain Test currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Text or Die at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*