# Brain Test vs Brain Test

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brain Test at 1.5M against Brain Test's 6.5K. Brain Test also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 42%) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). Brain Test's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Brain Test sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brain Test against 4.7 for Brain Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test has 1.5M ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Brain Test's written reviews are positive against 42% of Brain Test's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test | Brain Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-puzzles/id1486214495/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-words/id1568784560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5M** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 297 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Test

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Trivia, #19 Top Grossing · Trivia, #48 Top Free · Puzzle, #108 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


### Brain Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-words/id1568784560)

This game challenges your vocabulary and recognition skills by presenting picture puzzles. Guess the word based on the image, offering a unique and tricky word game experience. It's a fun way to exercise your brain and improve your puzzle-solving abilities.

**Highlights:** Picture puzzles, Word guessing, Tricky challenges, Hint system, Offline play, Family-friendly puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 250 Lamps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Lamps | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Lamps | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Lamps | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Lamps Discount | $11.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Lamps | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and interesting game
- 🧠 Helps brain exercise
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads disrupt gameplay flow
- 🤯 Frustrating ad frequency
- 🤔 Some puzzles don't make sense

**Reported bugs**

- Levels restarting after ads
- Hints not working as expected
- Keyboard lag issues

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Improve puzzle clues and logic


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Test free?

Brain Test 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, Brain Test or Brain Test?

Brain Test is rated higher. Brain Test averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5M ratings, while Brain Test averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

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

Both Brain Test and Brain Test show ads.

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

Brain Test ships an update monthly, and Brain Test monthly. Most recently, Brain Test was updated on September 25, 2026 and Brain Test on September 25, 2026.

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