# Riddle Master vs Brain Test

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brain Test at 42% against Riddle Master's 13%. Brain Test also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Riddle Master's advantage is ratings volume (89K vs 6.5K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Riddle Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Brain Test holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riddle Master has 89K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Riddle Master's written reviews are positive against 42% of Brain Test's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Riddle Master | Brain Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riddle-master/id1519727197/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-words/id1568784560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% 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 |
| Size | 228 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Riddle Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riddle-master/id1519727197)

This is a puzzle game designed to test your intelligence. It features tricky questions that challenge your brain power and encourage you to find all the clues. See if you can solve every riddle presented.

**Highlights:** IQ puzzle game, Solve tricky questions, Test brain power, Find all clues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging game concept
- 🧠 Engages the brain
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Clues/objects too small or hidden
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and questions
- 💸 Too many disruptive ads
- 🤔 Unclear/subjective hints and questions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Progress not saved properly
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- More diverse and challenging levels
- Option to disable hint balloon
- Better progression and level variety


### 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 Riddle Master free?

Riddle Master 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, Riddle Master or Brain Test?

Brain Test is rated higher. Riddle Master averages 4.3 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Brain Test averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

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

Both Riddle Master and Brain Test show ads.

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

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

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