Comparison

Sparrows vs Brainchain

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

Head to head
About

Sparrows

Engage in a word-spelling puzzle game that combines elements of Mahjong and Scrabble. Earn points by forming words from letter tiles, strategically using score multipliers, and advancing through challenging levels. Multiple game modes offer varied gameplay experiences.

Highlights
  • Level progression with star ratings
  • Multiple game modes (Timed, Moves, Puzzle)
  • Score multipliers on letter/word tiles
  • Power-ups for score boosts
  • Daily goals and objectives
Features
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Sparrows - Mahjong × Scrabble Word Game! Spell words from letter tiles, earn score multipliers, and conquer challenging puzzles. Advance through levels, earn 1-3 stars, and master increasingly tricky boards. Multiple game modes: Timed, Moves, and Puzzle keep gameplay fresh and engaging. Key Features: • Level Progression & Star Ratings: Tackle boards and earn 3 stars for top performance. • Game Modes: Timed, Moves, and Puzzle for varied challenges. • Score Multipliers: Double and triple letter/word tiles reward strategic play. • Power-Ups: Boost your score and overcome tough boards. • Daily Goals: Complete new objectives each day to stay challenged. Relax or Compete: Whether you want a calm puzzle session or a fast-paced challenge, Sparrows offers a rewarding word game experience for every player. Download Sparrows Now! Start your wordplay journey, master each board, and enjoy endless Mahjong × Scrabble word fun!

About

Brainchain

Train your associative thinking with this fast-paced word game. Create a chain of six words, starting with a given word and associating each subsequent word to the previous one within a time limit. Broaden your thinking and improve your mood and creativity.

Highlights
  • Create 6-word word chains
  • Timed word association
  • Develop broader thinking
  • Improve mood and creativity
  • Review and share chains
  • Single common English words only
Features
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Brainchain - the original associative thinking training game Our associative mind is a gigantic connected web of knowledge, experiences and memories. When we see or think of one thing it triggers a number of possible linked associations: some narrow, some broad. If we stay too narrow and ruminative, it can lead to more negative or anxious states. If we can be broader, our mood, outlook and creativity tends to improve. Brainchain is a fast-paced and fun game designed to develop greater breadth in our associative thinking through words. How to Play Create your 6 word brainchain Begin with the starter word. Type the first word you associate with it in less than 10 seconds. Repeats 4 more times, with the next typed word being associated to the previous one in the chain. Review, share, compare your unique brainchain. Rules Single words only Must be a common word, not a specific person, country or brand. English words only No abbreviations Tips The goal is to find a clearly associated word, not a randomly disconnected one. Type what comes to mind first, don’t try to overthink. It’s about training ourselves to associate through more interesting routes. Reflect on your brainchain to see how you travelled to the final word and where you could have made it a broader chain.

Screenshots

Sparrows4 screens
Brainchain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sparrows at 4.6 against Brainchain's 4.0. Sparrows also leads on ratings volume (769 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Brainchain's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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. Sparrows sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Brainchain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sparrows holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparrows has 769 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sparrows ships an update monthly, Brainchain every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sparrows versus Brainchain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparrowsBrainchain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (769 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings769 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size499 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFluffy Dog StudioBaxnet Technologies Pte Ltd

Customer experience

Sparrows

All ratings769 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral17.4%
Negative24.6%

Brainchain

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sparrows

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch for some users
  • Word search mode has incorrect timer display
  • Inability to exit certain game modes
  • Shuffling feature sometimes malfunctions
  • Newly unlocked words not recognized

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to retry/reset word search puzzles
  • Implement a way to contact developers for missing words
  • Introduce a multiplayer mode to compete with friends
  • Provide more customization options for the UI
  • Improve the algorithm for letter distribution

Brainchain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Sparrows

One-time14
  • 2,500 Feathers$0.99
  • 15,000 points$1.99
  • 5,000 points$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Unlock Endless Mode$1.99
  • 5,000 Feathers$1.99
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
  • No Ads (30 Days)$2.99
  • 10,000 Feathers$3.49
  • Getting Started$3.99
  • 50,000 points$4.99
  • 150,000 points$6.99
  • Now we're talking!$7.99
  • 25,000 Feathers$7.99
  • 100,000 Feathers$23.99
1 purchases

Brainchain

One-time1
  • Unlimited play$2.99

Questions

Is Sparrows free?
Sparrows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brainchain free?
Brainchain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sparrows or Brainchain?
Sparrows is rated higher. Sparrows averages 4.6 out of 5 from 769 ratings, while Brainchain averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sparrows or Brainchain have ads?
Sparrows shows ads; Brainchain does not.
Which is updated more often, Sparrows or Brainchain?
Sparrows ships an update monthly, and Brainchain every 4 months. Most recently, Sparrows was updated on September 20, 2026 and Brainchain on June 10, 2026.

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