# Brainstorm Test vs ReCognizeMe?

The clearest difference is rating: Brainstorm Test at 4.7 against ReCognizeMe?'s 3.7. Brainstorm Test also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 3) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). ReCognizeMe?'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainstorm Test sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ReCognizeMe? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brainstorm Test holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainstorm Test has 8.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brainstorm Test ships an update monthly, ReCognizeMe? weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainstorm Test | ReCognizeMe? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-test-tricky-puzzle/id1602077913/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recognizeme/id6761500483/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 322 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tribom Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792165246) | [Bruce Chrumka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889994432) |

## 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


### ReCognizeMe?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recognizeme/id6761500483)

Test your knowledge of famous faces daily with this trivia game. Identify historical figures, celebrities, and icons from a vast collection of portraits. Compete globally and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Daily trivia challenges, 5,001 unique portraits, Identify famous faces, Use hints to help, Global leaderboard, Track streaks and stats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainstorm Test free?

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

### Is ReCognizeMe? free?

ReCognizeMe? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brainstorm Test or ReCognizeMe??

Brainstorm Test is rated higher. Brainstorm Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while ReCognizeMe? averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Brainstorm Test or ReCognizeMe? have ads?

Brainstorm Test shows ads; ReCognizeMe? does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brainstorm Test or ReCognizeMe??

Brainstorm Test ships an update monthly, and ReCognizeMe? weekly. Most recently, Brainstorm Test was updated on November 1, 2026 and ReCognizeMe? on October 25, 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.*