# Brainy vs Study Snacks

The clearest difference is ads: Study Snacks at none against Brainy's shown. Study Snacks also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Study Snacks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Brainy against 4.6 for Study Snacks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 132 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Brainy's written reviews are positive against 68% of Study Snacks's.

Brainy ships an update fortnightly, Study Snacks weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainy | Study Snacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainy-mind-and-brain-training/id1577765949/reviews)** | [4.6 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-snacks-language-and-more/id6444380323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRANGRAN LTD EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563971680) | [Klemens Strasser](https://appshunter.io/developer/889417671) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainy-mind-and-brain-training/id1577765949)

Engage with fun games and quizzes to learn new facts on diverse topics. This app uses gamified lessons and spaced repetition to make knowledge acquisition enjoyable and help you retain information.

**Highlights:** Gamified lessons and fun quizzes, Spaced repetition mechanics, Tricky and mind-blowing brain games, Funny dialogues for information acquisition, Fact sharing with friends, Progress sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 120 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 650 gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Study Snacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-snacks-language-and-more/id6444380323)

Transform study lists into an interactive game. Piece together words, facts, or symbols in bite-sized lessons. Features accessibility options and home screen widgets for learning on the go.

**Highlights:** Interactive word-splitting game, Bite-sized lessons, Home screen widgets, Import lists via camera or CSV, Extensive accessibility features, Multiple study modes, Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study Snacks Premium: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Study Snacks Premium: Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Study Snacks Premium: Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainy free?

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

### Is Study Snacks free?

Study Snacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brainy or Study Snacks?

Brainy is rated higher. Brainy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Study Snacks averages 4.6 from 132 ratings.

### Do Brainy or Study Snacks have ads?

Brainy shows ads; Study Snacks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brainy or Study Snacks?

Brainy ships an update fortnightly, and Study Snacks weekly. Most recently, Brainy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Study Snacks on November 3, 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.*