Comparison

Lights vs BrainPairs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lights

A modern take on a classic electronic memory game with over 15 modes. It challenges your memory, reflexes, and speed, offering local multiplayer and online leaderboards. Improve your cognitive skills with daily play reminders and unlockable achievements.

Highlights
  • Over 15 game modes
  • Local multiplayer
  • Online leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Daily play reminders
  • Multiple sound options
Features
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A fresh take on a classic electronic game. Easy to play, difficult to master. Over 15 game modes, including local multiplayer. Up to 12 buttons, and a variety of sound options. Lights offers much more than a simple "repeat after me" challenge by testing your memory, reflexes, and more. Can you conquer them all? Unlock Achievements and see how you compare to friends or the world with online Leaderboards. Improve your memory by challenging yourself regularly. Set a schedule in the app to remind you to play for a few minutes daily, weekly, or anything in between. Now translated to 11 languages, including Ukrainian!

About

BrainPairs

Features
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Train your brain! Discover the most complete and addictive memory game! - DOZENS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAMES Explore an incredible variety of content: letters, numbers, Roman numerals, colors (classic and advanced modes with Stroop effect), symbols, world flags, cute animals, colorful fruits, expressive smileys, lush plants, delicious food, sports equipment, musical instruments, geometric shapes, and even Japanese, Chinese and Korean characters! Each type offers a unique and stimulating experience. - 4 LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY Easy (12 cards): Perfect for beginners or just relaxing Medium (20 cards): A balanced challenge to progress Difficult (30 cards): For those who love a challenge Expert (40 cards): For memory masters only! - TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Comprehensive statistics system for each game type and difficulty: High scores and record times Averages and success rates History of your last 10 games Personalized progress to keep you motivated - MODERN & INTUITIVE INTERFACE Smooth animations and captivating visual effects Modern design with customizable background Optimized landscape mode for an immersive experience Bilingual interface (French/English) - ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY Find identical pairs of cards in as few moves as possible! The faster and more precise you are, the better your score. Each game is timed to add spice to the challenge. - WHY CHOOSE OUR GAME? Brain training: Improve your memory, concentration and speed Educational content: Learn and have fun with foreign languages Varied challenges: 18 × 4 = 72 different combinations to master Detailed tracking: Measure your progress and beat your records Sophisticated design: Modern, user-friendly interface Free of charge : No built-in purchase, enjoy the game to the full - PERFECT FOR : Fans of puzzle games Daily brain training Learning the basics of other languages Relaxing and stimulating your mind Challenging family and friends - DOWNLOAD NOW Join thousands of players who train their memory every day! Start your journey to elephant memory and find out how far you can go. Your brain will thank you!

Screenshots

Lights4 screens
BrainPairs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrainPairs at none against Lights's 1. BrainPairs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Lights's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lights sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BrainPairs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lights ships an update every 6 weeks, BrainPairs every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lights versus BrainPairs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightsBrainPairs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (179 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings179 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee Phillipsrichard prandini

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lights

One-time1
  • Disable ads$1.99
None

BrainPairs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lights free?
Lights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainPairs free?
BrainPairs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lights or BrainPairs have ads?
Lights shows ads; BrainPairs does not.
Which is updated more often, Lights or BrainPairs?
Lights ships an update every 6 weeks, and BrainPairs every 5 days. Most recently, Lights was updated on October 22, 2026 and BrainPairs on October 14, 2026.

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