# Brain Test vs Brain Test 3

Brain Test and Brain Test 3 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Brain Test 3's written reviews are positive against 42% of Brain Test's. Brain Test 3 also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 6.5K). 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 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Brain Test 3 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brain Test against 4.8 for Brain Test 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.5K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Brain Test's written reviews are positive against 59% of Brain Test 3's.

Brain Test ships an update monthly, Brain Test 3 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test | Brain Test 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-words/id1568784560/reviews) | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-3-tricky-quests/id1569102341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| 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

[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


### Brain Test 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-3-tricky-quests/id1569102341)

Embark on an epic adventure filled with tricky puzzles and brain teasers. Help Alyx collect power gems, solve riddles, and interact with characters through dialogue and a workshop building system. This offline game offers a challenging yet relaxing brain workout.

**Highlights:** Tricky brain teasers and riddles, Epic story-driven adventure, Inventory system with item merging, Interactive dialogue and chat levels, Workshop building and development, Improved hint and help systems

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Bulbs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Bulbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Bulbs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magic Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Bulbs | $6.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Engaging story and characters
- 🧠 Challenging yet fun puzzles
- 👍 Intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🕰️ Levels can be too easy and short
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 📱 Issues with in-app purchases and ad removal

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing properly after completion
- Hint system not functioning correctly
- Ads not closing or skipping as expected
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Customization options for characters and settings
- Difficulty settings to adjust challenge level
- Improved ad management and removal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Test free?

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

### Is Brain Test 3 free?

Brain Test 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brain Test or Brain Test 3?

Brain Test 3 is rated higher. Brain Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Brain Test 3 averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do Brain Test or Brain Test 3 have ads?

Both Brain Test and Brain Test 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Test or Brain Test 3?

Brain Test ships an update monthly, and Brain Test 3 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Brain Test was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brain Test 3 on November 3, 2026.

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