# Brain Test vs Judgment Game

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brain Test at monthly against Judgment Game's every 2 months. Brain Test also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Judgment Game sells 7 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 Judgment Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Brain Test's written reviews are positive against 48% of Judgment Game's.

Brain Test ships an update monthly, Judgment Game every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test | Judgment Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-tricky-words/id1568784560/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judgment-game-tricky-puzzles/id1617539984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **48.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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


### Judgment Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/judgment-game-tricky-puzzles/id1617539984)

Make difficult decisions that determine the fate of individuals in a tower. Solve tricky puzzles and ethical dilemmas, shaping lives towards heaven or hell. Explore diverse stories with multiple endings based on your choices.

**Highlights:** Social puzzles, Tough choices, Life stories, Tricky scenarios, Choice-based gameplay, Multiple endings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins + Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and interesting game
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Great story and riddles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and unclear instructions
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after ads
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Improved ad implementation
- Clearer instructions and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Test free?

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

### Is Judgment Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Test or Judgment Game?

Judgment Game is rated higher. Brain Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Judgment Game averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Brain Test or Judgment Game have ads?

Both Brain Test and Judgment Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Test or Judgment Game?

Brain Test ships an update monthly, and Judgment Game every 2 months. Most recently, Brain Test was updated on September 25, 2026 and Judgment Game on September 21, 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.*