# Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests vs Flashback

Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests and Flashback both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Flashback's written reviews are positive against 15% of Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests's. Flashback also leads on chart position (#13 vs #66). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Flashback sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.6 for Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests against 4.6 for Flashback. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182K and 178K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests's written reviews are positive against 48% of Flashback's.

Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests ships an update every 3 weeks, Flashback monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests | Flashback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-who-tricky-riddle-tests/id1526842079/reviews) | **[4.6 (178K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 178K |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **47.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #66 | **#13** |
| Size | 384 MB | 519 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Teos Oyun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689819007) | [Radiant Cat Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691870591) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-who-tricky-riddle-tests/id1526842079)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Word, #90 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a variety of challenging puzzles and riddles. Unravel mysteries, test your intelligence, and train your brain daily with unique logic games and trivia. Become a riddle master and conquer mind-bending challenges.

**Highlights:** Mind-bending riddle challenges, Logic puzzles and trivia, Daily brain training, Solve mysteries and uncover culprits, IQ test challenges, Hundreds of quizzes and mind games

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Membership (Notrial) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Discounted | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Brain Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brian's Choice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Brian's-Choice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ultimo Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimo-Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Quirky and personable game character
- 💡 Educational historical facts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Excessive and unskippable ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🤔 Repeated or illogical puzzle solutions

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading or freezing
- Inability to claim rewards or use hints
- Incorrect answers marked as correct

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve puzzle logic and consistency
- Add more levels and increase difficulty


### Flashback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Adventure, #138 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game that challenges your thinking skills. Solve intricate riddles and IQ tests by manipulating time to uncover clues and reveal hidden truths. Prove your intelligence and become a master riddle solver.

**Highlights:** Time control gameplay, Challenging clues, Hundreds of puzzles, Brain training, Unique scenarios, Logical IQ tests

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin the Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Limited Discount! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Golden Discount! | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Lucky Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Detective Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Rich Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Gold Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Ultimate Package | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helps improve problem-solving skills
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for removing ads
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🤔 Levels can be too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing after completing
- Incorrect or unhelpful hints
- Inability to click on correct answers

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to skip ads
- Expand level selection beyond 301
- Meaningful use for in-game currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests free?

Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flashback free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests or Flashback?

Flashback is rated higher. Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests averages 4.6 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Flashback averages 4.6 from 178K ratings.

### Do Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests or Flashback have ads?

Both Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests and Flashback show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests or Flashback?

Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flashback monthly. Most recently, Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests was updated on October 23, 2026 and Flashback on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests or Flashback?

Brain Who? Tricky Riddle Tests currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Flashback at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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