# Brain Test 2 vs Brain Test

Brain Test 2 and Brain Test both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Brain Test 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Brain Test's. Brain Test 2 also leads on ratings volume (230K vs 6.5K) and chart position (#74 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 2 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 2 against 4.7 for Brain Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test 2 has 230K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Brain Test 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Brain Test's.

Brain Test 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Brain Test monthly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test 2 | Brain Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (230K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-2-tricky-stories/id1509517244/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-words/id1568784560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **230K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 302 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 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-2-tricky-stories/id1509517244)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Trivia, #107 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage your mind with hundreds of new, tricky puzzles and riddles. This game offers a variety of story-based challenges that require out-of-the-box thinking and problem-solving skills. It's an addictive brain exercise suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Tricky and mind-blowing brain teasers, Unexpected game answers, Story-based puzzles, Fun for all ages, Offline gameplay, Challenging riddles

**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 |
| Coolest Offer (750 Bulbs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Lamps | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coolest Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Choice | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Lamps | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome game
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🤔 Interesting stories and characters
- 🤓 Helps improve problem-solving skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤷‍♀️ Hints are not very helpful
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Some levels are too difficult
- 🙄 Inappropriate ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering player actions
- App crashing or freezing
- Ads not loading properly
- Hints not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and new stories
- Reduce the number of ads
- Improve the quality of hints
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Add more diverse characters and representation


### 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 2 free?

Brain Test 2 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 2 or Brain Test?

Brain Test 2 is rated higher. Brain Test 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 230K ratings, while Brain Test averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Brain Test 2 or Brain Test have ads?

Both Brain Test 2 and Brain Test show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Test 2 or Brain Test?

Brain Test 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brain Test monthly. Most recently, Brain Test 2 was updated on November 13, 2026 and Brain Test on November 13, 2026.

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