# Tricky test vs Annoying Nightmares

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tricky test at 100% against Annoying Nightmares's 33%. Tricky test also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Annoying Nightmares's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tricky test sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Annoying Nightmares sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tricky test holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Annoying Nightmares has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tricky test's written reviews are positive against 33% of Annoying Nightmares's.

Tricky test ships an update every 5 days, Annoying Nightmares every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tricky test | Annoying Nightmares |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-test-brain-pump/id1509027641/reviews)** | [3.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annoying-nightmares-pranks/id6740399135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dzmitry Maiseyenka](https://appshunter.io/developer/622020193) | [Muhammad Awais Khadim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789745503) |

## What reviewers say

### Tricky test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-test-brain-pump/id1509027641)

Engage your mind with creative and unusual puzzles that require observation and unconventional logic. This game challenges you to think outside the box using your phone's capabilities to solve 125 unique tasks.

**Highlights:** 125 creative and tricky puzzles, Develops observation and logic, Uses phone's capabilities, Weekly and monthly subscriptions, 3-day free trial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium month | $7.99 | per month |
| 500 scores | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Annoying Nightmares

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annoying-nightmares-pranks/id6740399135)

Engage in a horror puzzle game where you must solve various stories to save characters from ghosts and other spooky scenarios. Prepare creepy recipes and use your trickery to overcome challenges in high-definition graphics.

**Highlights:** Solve multiple story-based puzzles, Save characters from ghosts, Prepare creepy recipes, High-graphics gameplay, Trick-solving mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tricky test free?

Tricky test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Annoying Nightmares free?

Annoying Nightmares is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tricky test or Annoying Nightmares?

Tricky test is rated higher. Tricky test averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Annoying Nightmares averages 3.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do Tricky test or Annoying Nightmares have ads?

Both Tricky test and Annoying Nightmares show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tricky test or Annoying Nightmares?

Tricky test ships an update every 5 days, and Annoying Nightmares every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tricky test was updated on November 4, 2026 and Annoying Nightmares on November 4, 2026.

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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.*