# Brain Test 3 vs Brain Tricks

Brain Test 3 and Brain Tricks both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Brain Test 3's written reviews are positive against 39% of Brain Tricks's. Brain Test 3 also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 3.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Test 3 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Tricks sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Brain Tricks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test 3 has 27K ratings behind it against 3.1K, 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 39% of Brain Tricks's.

Brain Test 3 ships an update every 4 weeks, Brain Tricks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test 3 | Brain Tricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-3-tricky-quests/id1569102341/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-tricks-brain-games/id6447863918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [Sadaf Zulfiqar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615550397) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Brain Tricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-tricks-brain-games/id6447863918)

Engage in a variety of logic puzzles, riddles, and memory challenges designed to enhance problem-solving skills and boost IQ. This app offers a mental workout for all ages with hundreds of unique and addictive brain teasers.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzles, Tricky riddles, Memory challenges, IQ boosters, Problem-solving skill enhancement, Critical thinking exercises

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Hint Bulbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hint Bulbs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coolest Offer 50% off | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Hint Bulbs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coolest Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hint Bulbs | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging brain puzzles
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 👍 Easy to learn gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in higher levels
- 🤔 Confusing or illogical riddles

**Reported bugs**

- Level 308 not working as intended
- Incorrect answers marked as correct in some levels

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads permanently
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve
- Better translations and localization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Test 3 free?

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

### Is Brain Tricks free?

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

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

Brain Test 3 is rated higher. Brain Test 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Brain Tricks averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

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

Both Brain Test 3 and Brain Tricks show ads.

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

Brain Test 3 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Brain Tricks monthly. Most recently, Brain Test 3 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Brain Tricks on November 3, 2026.

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