# Brain Test vs Candy Cup!

The clearest difference is rating: Brain Test at 4.7 against Candy Cup!'s 3.7. Brain Test also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 184) and review sentiment (42% vs 29%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Candy Cup! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Test holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test has 6.5K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Brain Test's written reviews are positive against 29% of Candy Cup!'s.

Brain Test ships an update monthly, Candy Cup! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test | Candy Cup! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-words/id1568784560/reviews)** | [3.7 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-cup/id1570419468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 28.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [FRIENDLY APPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514360327) |

## 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


### Candy Cup!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-cup/id1570419468)

Guide falling candies through a cup to maximize points by collecting bonuses. Unlock challenges with hundreds of levels and enjoy mesmerizing graphics and ASMR vibrations. A relaxing and satisfying puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Drop candies through bonuses, Maximize points and multiply score, Unlock level challenges, Hundreds of new levels, Mesmerizing graphics and colors, ASMR based tiny vibrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and passes time
- 👍 Fun and addicting
- 👍 Good animation
- 👍 Really nice to play
- 👍 Great for time spending

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Everywhere
-  anúncios After every level
-  anúncios Unskippable ads
-  anúncios Intrusive ads
-  anúncios Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads are in every match
- Ads after every round
- Ads on next level button
- Ads after nearly every level
- Ads after every level, some unskippable

**Requested features**

- Fix the button issues
- Fix the ad placement
- Improve gem utility
- Fix freezing and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Test free?

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

### Is Candy Cup! free?

Candy Cup! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brain Test or Candy Cup!?

Brain Test is rated higher. Brain Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Candy Cup! averages 3.7 from 184 ratings.

### Do Brain Test or Candy Cup! have ads?

Both Brain Test and Candy Cup! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Test or Candy Cup!?

Brain Test ships an update monthly, and Candy Cup! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Brain Test was updated on October 20, 2026 and Candy Cup! on October 13, 2026.

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