# Clever vs BrainBloom

Clever and BrainBloom both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Clever's written reviews are positive against 54% of BrainBloom's. Clever also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 1.6K) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). BrainBloom's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clever sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and BrainBloom sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.7 for Clever against 4.8 for BrainBloom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clever has 45K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Clever's written reviews are positive against 54% of BrainBloom's.

Clever ships an update weekly, BrainBloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clever | BrainBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-brain-training-games/id1599756543/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbloom/id6744821118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 336 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DPM APPS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596368239) | [NINTHCLOUD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777938736) |

## What reviewers say

### Clever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-brain-training-games/id1599756543)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Engage in bite-sized games designed to enhance cognitive abilities like memory, focus, and logic. Track your progress with detailed statistics and receive personalized recommendations to improve your mental skills. This app offers a fun and effective way to train your brain.

**Highlights:** 40+ brain games, 4000+ levels, 7 cognitive categories, Personalized daily workouts, IQ & mental health tests, Detailed progress statistics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🧠 Helps improve brain function
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Creative and challenging puzzles
- 🔍 Variety of games and activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🧭 Progression locked behind paywall
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤖 Inconsistent touch controls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between games
- Saved progress not syncing properly
- Incorrect scoring and feedback in some games

**Requested features**

- Add more free game options
- Improve subscription management
- Provide difficulty settings
- Add more game modes and categories
- Improve touch accuracy for drawing games


### BrainBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbloom/id6744821118)

Enhance your cognitive abilities with neuroscience-based games designed to improve memory, problem-solving, math, and focus. Enjoy personalized daily workouts, track your progress with detailed analytics, and unlock achievements as you challenge yourself with engaging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily training plans, 24+ scientifically designed games, Challenging puzzle adventures, Smart progress analytics, Achievements and rewards, Adaptive difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrainBloom Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $20.49 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $24.49 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $36.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $36.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent brain training app
- 👍 Fun, unique, and challenging activities
- 👍 Engaging game design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive ads even with paid subscription
- 🤬 Subscription fees too high
- 🤯 Suspicious account takeovers and unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- Forced to watch ads even with paid subscription
- Unauthorized account access and charges

**Requested features**

- ADHD test feature
- Better customer support and transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clever free?

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

### Is BrainBloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clever or BrainBloom?

BrainBloom is rated higher. Clever averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while BrainBloom averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Clever or BrainBloom have ads?

Both Clever and BrainBloom show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clever or BrainBloom?

Clever ships an update weekly, and BrainBloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clever was updated on September 26, 2026 and BrainBloom on September 22, 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.*