Comparison

Spiro vs BrainGain

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

Head to head
About

Spiro

Create mesmerizing animated spirographs with this interactive generator. Experiment with various parameters to produce unique visual effects. Built with Swift Playgrounds 4.

Highlights
  • Interactive spirograph generation
  • Animated visual effects
  • Parameter customization
  • Hypotrochoid manipulation
  • Built with Swift Playgrounds 4
Features
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An interactive animating spirograph generator. Changing the different parameters of the hypotrochoid leads to mesmerising effects. Built using Swift Playgrounds 4.

About

BrainGain

Engage in daily brain training with adaptive games and mental tests designed to improve memory, focus, problem-solving, math, and language skills. Choose short bursts or longer sessions to fit your schedule and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Adaptive cognitive games
  • Daily brain workouts
  • Build memory and focus
  • Improve math and language skills
  • Problem-solving exercises
  • Mental tests and assessments
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Swap mindless scrolling for brain training. Meet Brain Gain—your all-in-one brain training app with adaptive games, mental tests, and daily brain workouts. Rated 4.7 by 18,000+ users. Join 1.8 million people training smarter. Whether you want to think faster at work, trade scrolling for something meaningful, or simply keep your mind sharp, Brain Gain makes every session count. It helps you build five essential cognitive skills: memory, focus, problem-solving, math, and language—through 25+ games and 1,000+ units that adapt to your abilities. With Brain Gain, you can: • Build cognitive skills—strengthen memory, focus, math, language, and problem-solving for everyday life. • Train your way—choose 5-minute bursts or 20-minute deep sessions for workouts that fit your schedule. • Stay challenged—adaptive difficulty that grows with you, so games never feel too easy. • Know your strengths and weaknesses—take mental tests to see where you shine and where to improve. • Boost your mental skills for free—access games and tests at no cost, then upgrade when you're ready. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN DAILY Join a game marathon for an epic sprint through dozens of progressive levels. Choose your Marathon length and make brain training part of your daily routine. CALCULATE FASTER Sharpen your math skills with games that make numbers fun. From quick arithmetic to tricky equations, you'll solve true-false challenges and find missing math symbols—all in fast, focused sessions. BOOST YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS Put your vocabulary to the test. Tackle classic word puzzles, word-building challenges, and creative language games designed for enthusiasts of all levels. TAKE MENTAL TESTS Discover how your mind works. Explore self-assessments for IQ, ADHD, childhood trauma, and more—then get detailed results with personalized advice and book recommendations. IMPROVE MEMORY & FOCUS Want to remember more and stay focused longer? Build stronger recall and concentration with engaging challenges—from finding lost paintings to matching games and dynamic puzzles. SHARPEN ANALYTICAL SKILLS Think like a problem-solver. Spot patterns, analyze information, and make quick decisions in exercises built to boost critical thinking. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how far you've come. Detailed stats show your improvement across every skill category, so you always know where you're growing and what to focus on next. Ready to level up your mind? Download Brain Gain today and start your journey to a sharper, brighter, and more confident you through innovative puzzles, brain games, and scientifically inspired brain training! FAQ Q: Is Brain Gain based on real science? A: Yes! Our app is built on research-backed cognitive training principles. We designed every game to challenge your mind and improve vital cognitive skills. Learn more: https://www.cognitivetrainingdata.org/ Q: Can I use Brain Gain for free? A: Absolutely. Access brain games and mental tests at no cost. When you're ready for more, upgrade for unlimited access to all features. Q: Will I run out of things to do? A: Not likely. Explore 25+ adaptive games, mental tests with personalized insights, daily Marathons, and fresh themed Quizzes released for holidays and special events. UNLIMITED ACCESS Subscribe to unlock all games, tests, and features. Subscriptions renew automatically based on your selected plan. By using the app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://aiby.mobi/braingain_ios/privacy https://aiby.mobi/braingain_ios/terms

Screenshots

Spiro4 screens
BrainGain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BrainGain at 4.7 against Spiro's 3.3. BrainGain also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 33%) and ratings volume (22K vs 3). Spiro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BrainGain sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Spiro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrainGain holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainGain has 22K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Spiro's written reviews are positive against 62% of BrainGain's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Spiro versus BrainGain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpiroBrainGain
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews61.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings322K — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB219 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAn TrinhAIBY

Customer experience

Spiro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

BrainGain

All ratings22,123 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews741 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative29.8%

Bugs and requests

Spiro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BrainGain

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Games freezing or not progressing
  • Touchscreen responsiveness issues
  • Incorrect or missing answers in games
  • Unauthorized charges for subscription

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow users to view test results without subscription
  • Provide more challenging puzzles and games
  • Improve app performance and stability
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

In-app purchases

None

Spiro

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

BrainGain

Subscriptions12
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Premium2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Premium$7.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Premium2 variants$34.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium$44.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$69.99

Questions

Is Spiro free?
Spiro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrainGain free?
BrainGain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spiro or BrainGain?
BrainGain is rated higher. Spiro averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BrainGain averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.
Do Spiro or BrainGain have ads?
Neither Spiro nor BrainGain shows ads.

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