# Brainstorm Test vs Category Sort

Brainstorm Test and Category Sort both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 31% of Category Sort's written reviews are positive against 17% of Brainstorm Test's. Category Sort also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Brainstorm Test's advantage is chart position (#26 vs #127). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Category Sort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.8 for Category Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.9K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Brainstorm Test's written reviews are positive against 31% of Category Sort's.

Brainstorm Test ships an update monthly, Category Sort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainstorm Test | Category Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-test-tricky-puzzle/id1602077913/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #127 |
| Size | 322 MB | 1008 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tribom Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792165246) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainstorm Test

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Trivia, #103 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


### Category Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/category-sort/id6758512068)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

A relaxing emoji puzzle game where you sort memojis into their correct categories. Progress through increasingly challenging levels that test your logic and decision-making skills with colorful visuals and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Match memojis by category, Intuitive sorting mechanics, Increasing puzzle difficulty, Colorful visuals, Relaxing yet challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainstorm Test free?

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

### Is Category Sort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainstorm Test or Category Sort?

Category Sort is rated higher. Brainstorm Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Category Sort averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Brainstorm Test or Category Sort have ads?

Both Brainstorm Test and Category Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainstorm Test or Category Sort?

Brainstorm Test ships an update monthly, and Category Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brainstorm Test was updated on October 17, 2026 and Category Sort on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brainstorm Test or Category Sort?

Brainstorm Test currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Category Sort at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*