# Osmo Tangram vs Brainzy

Osmo Tangram and Brainzy both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Osmo Tangram's written reviews are positive against 0% of Brainzy's. Osmo Tangram also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Brainzy's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainzy sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Osmo Tangram asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Osmo Tangram against 4.0 for Brainzy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Tangram has 166 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Osmo Tangram's written reviews are positive against 0% of Brainzy's.

Osmo Tangram ships an update every 2 months, Brainzy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmo Tangram | Brainzy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-tangram/id1539533255/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainzy/id6450511599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 501 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444) | [MobileApp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651136704) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmo Tangram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-tangram/id1539533255)

This app reinvents a classic puzzle game with a hands-on, interactive approach. Arrange physical tangram pieces to solve on-screen challenges, developing spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. Explore diverse puzzles and bring your creations to life.

**Highlights:** Physical tangram pieces, On-screen puzzle matching, Spatial reasoning development, Multiple difficulty levels, Creative shape building, Interactive learning experience

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brainzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainzy/id6450511599)

Engage in daily trivia challenges and solve puzzles to earn points and unlock real-life gifts. Compete globally for the fastest answers and climb leaderboards to win increasingly valuable rewards.

**Highlights:** Daily trivia challenges, Solve puzzles, Win real-life gifts, Global leaderboards, Hints available, Puzzle archive

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Timeless Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Timeless Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Timeless Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Timeless Puzzles | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osmo Tangram free?

Osmo Tangram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brainzy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Osmo Tangram or Brainzy?

Osmo Tangram is rated higher. Osmo Tangram averages 4.1 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Brainzy averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Osmo Tangram or Brainzy have ads?

Brainzy shows ads; Osmo Tangram does not.

### Which is updated more often, Osmo Tangram or Brainzy?

Osmo Tangram ships an update every 2 months, and Brainzy every 9 days. Most recently, Osmo Tangram was updated on November 12, 2026 and Brainzy 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.*