# Spiro vs BrainGain

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spiro | BrainGain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiro/id1602980337/reviews) | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braingain-iq-brain-training/id6475691697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 1 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [An Trinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/441499584) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### Spiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiro/id1602980337)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BrainGain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braingain-iq-brain-training/id6475691697)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Helpful brain exercises
- 🧠 Keeps mind active
- 🧠 Improves memory and focus
- 🧠 Enjoyable and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Requires payment to access full features
- 🔍 Limited free trial
- 🔍 Unclear subscription details
- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*