# Brainstorm Test vs Brain Tricks

Brainstorm Test and Brain Tricks both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of Brain Tricks's written reviews are positive against 16% of Brainstorm Test's. Brainstorm Test's advantage is chart position (#35 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainstorm Test sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Brain Tricks sells 16 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 — 4.7 for Brainstorm Test against 4.6 for Brain Tricks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Brainstorm Test's written reviews are positive against 39% of Brain Tricks's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainstorm Test | Brain Tricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-test-tricky-puzzle/id1602077913/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-tricks-brain-games/id6447863918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **39.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 322 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tribom Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792165246) | [Sadaf Zulfiqar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615550397) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainstorm Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-test-tricky-puzzle/id1602077913)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Trivia, #122 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage your mind with original riddles and tricky puzzles designed to challenge your analytical and creative thinking. This game offers a fun way to improve memory, reflexes, and problem-solving skills through unique levels and unexpected solutions.

**Highlights:** Unique levels, Tricky riddles and puzzles, Easy gameplay, Simple user interface, Offline play, Unexpected answers

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 100 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $23.99 | one-time |
| Royal Unlimited | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Keeps brain healthy
- 🚀 Surprisingly fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Hints/features not working
- 🔁 Repeating games
- 🔁 Progress reset

**Reported bugs**

- Hints/features not working
- Progress reset

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved reward system


### 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 (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Hint Bulbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Offer 50% off | $2.49 | one-time |
| 20 Hint Bulbs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coolest Offer 50% off | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Offer 30% off | $3.49 | one-time |
| SuperPlay Offer 30% off | $3.89 | one-time |
| 40 Hint Bulbs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brain Screw Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coolest Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle Pack | $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 Brainstorm Test free?

Brainstorm Test 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, Brainstorm Test or Brain Tricks?

Brainstorm Test is rated higher. Brainstorm Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Brain Tricks averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

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

Both Brainstorm Test and Brain Tricks show ads.

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

Brainstorm Test ships an update monthly, and Brain Tricks monthly. Most recently, Brainstorm Test was updated on November 1, 2026 and Brain Tricks on October 30, 2026.

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