# Brain Test 3 vs Brain Test Premium

Brain Test 3 and Brain Test Premium both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Brain Test 3's written reviews are positive against 0% of Brain Test Premium's. Brain Test 3 also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Brain Test 3 is free to download; Brain Test Premium costs $4.99 up front. Brain Test 3 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Test Premium sells 4 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 — 4.8 for Brain Test 3 against 4.7 for Brain Test Premium. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test 3 has 27K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Brain Test 3's written reviews are positive against 0% of Brain Test Premium's.

Brain Test 3 ships an update every 4 weeks, Brain Test Premium every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test 3 | Brain Test Premium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-3-tricky-quests/id1569102341/reviews)** | [4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-premium/id6447440666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #171 | **#111** |
| Size | 259 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Test 3

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

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

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


### Brain Test Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-premium/id6447440666)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

This premium puzzle game offers an ad-free experience with all daily levels unlocked and enhanced in-game bonuses. It features a series of challenging brain teasers designed to test your logic and creativity, providing endless fun for all ages.

**Highlights:** Ad-free gameplay, All daily levels unlocked, Double daily gifts, Cheaper hints and skips, Bonus starting bulbs, Tricky and mind-blowing brain teasers, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lamp 250 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lamp 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lamp 1000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lamp 2500 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Test 3 free?

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

### Is Brain Test Premium free?

Brain Test Premium costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Brain Test 3 is rated higher. Brain Test 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Brain Test Premium averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.

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

Both Brain Test 3 and Brain Test Premium show ads.

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

Brain Test 3 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Brain Test Premium every 12 months. Most recently, Brain Test 3 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Brain Test Premium on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brain Test 3 or Brain Test Premium?

Brain Test 3 currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and Brain Test Premium at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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