Comparison

Nonverbal Communicator vs Auren Brain Games & Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

Nonverbal Communicator

Facilitates communication for non-verbal individuals using symbol-based boards. Users can drag symbols to form sentences, aiding expression for those with autism, speech impairments, or temporary oral injuries during emergencies.

Highlights
  • Symbol-based communication boards
  • Sentence formation field
  • Drag-and-drop symbol functionality
  • Assists individuals with autism
  • Supports speech impairments
  • Emergency communication aid
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Communication Boards are widely used by individuals who are non-verbal to help them express themselves.  It consists of symbols that a user can drag onto the sentence form field or point to or blink at with someone’s assistance.  This is a companion app to EmberApp, a disability emergency preparedness app.  This can be used not only by individuals with a disability such as autism or a speech impairment, but even by those that are not able to communicate due to oral injuries during emergency situations.

About

Auren Brain Games & Puzzles

Engage in a continuous stream of quick, enjoyable puzzles designed to sharpen your mind. Track your progress across five key cognitive skills and compete with others globally on daily challenges. Enjoy a mindful experience that respects your time and privacy.

Highlights
  • Endless stream of quick puzzles
  • Five cognitive skill tracking
  • Daily global challenges
  • Offline play
  • Gentle learning hints
  • Progress tracking and reports
Features
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Auren Brain is a collection of 34 short brain games for speed, memory, focus, logic and visual thinking. Every day you get a fresh plan picked for you, one Daily Challenge the whole world plays on the same board, and The Wall: one very hard board a week. A game takes about a minute. A whole day takes about five. WHY PEOPLE PLAY AUREN BRAIN • 34 original games, no filler: Lanterns, Crowns, Junction, Fold, Snap, Mirrors, Packer and more • A new plan every day. Some picks play to your strengths, some stretch you • Daily Challenge: one board, the same for everyone. See where you rank today • The Wall: one brutal board a week. Beat it and keep the badge forever • Duels: send any score to a friend as a link. Same board, same level, best score wins • Show me why: every mistake replayed, every answer explained • Benchmark: find your starting shape across five skills in under four minutes, then watch it change FIVE SKILLS, 34 GAMES • Speed: Snap, Cascade, Split Second, Trailblazer, Green Light, Sweep • Memory: Lanterns, Chimp, Pairs, Echo, Stargazer, Stack, Mirrors, Blind • Focus: Ink, Compass, Junction, Bento, Crosswalk, Hold, Pitch Ladder • Logic: Sequence, Updraft, Crowns, Fold, Lineup, Ferry • Visual: Rotate, Packer, Arrow Maze, Link, Elevation, Sketch, Tilt MADE TO FEEL GOOD • Every game adapts to you: get it right and the next level is a little harder • Playful sound, satisfying haptics and a melody that builds as you play • Streaks, levels, and an album of cards and badges to collect • Works offline. Every board is generated on your device • No account needed. Sign in with Apple to sync your progress, pick one of 40 avatars and see your Daily Challenge rank • Fair ads: no banners, no pop-ups. A video plays only when you choose one, for extra plays or a second chance • For iPhone and iPad, in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish AUREN PLUS Free gives you a few plays every day, and optional videos add more. Auren Plus gives you: • Unlimited plays and no ads • Modes: Strengthen, Favourites, Quick, Zen (no timer, no score) and Ghost races against your best run • Unlimited "Show me why" • Full Insights and a monthly report • Streak freezes and unlimited duels QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK Is it free? Yes. You get a few plays every day, and optional videos add more. Auren Plus is optional. Does it work offline? Yes. Every board is made on your device. You only need a connection for rankings, duels and sync. Do I need an account? No. Sign in with Apple only if you want sync, an avatar and your Daily Challenge rank. What is The Wall? One very hard board a week, the same for everyone, with unlimited tries. Which devices? iPhone and iPad with iOS 26 or later. AN HONEST NOTE Auren Brain is made for fun, curiosity and a daily habit you'll enjoy. Scores show how you did in each game. They are not a medical, IQ or clinical assessment. Auren Plus is available monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. A free trial, where offered, is for eligible new subscribers. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.aurenapps.com/privacy/ Support: https://www.aurenapps.com/support/ Also from us: Auren Alarm, an alarm clock that gets heavy sleepers out of bed.

Screenshots

Nonverbal Communicator4 screens
Auren Brain Games & Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auren Brain Games & Puzzles at 5.0 against Nonverbal Communicator's 1.5. Auren Brain Games & Puzzles also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Nonverbal Communicator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. Auren Brain Games & Puzzles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nonverbal Communicator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auren Brain Games & Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nonverbal Communicator ships an update every 12 months, Auren Brain Games & Puzzles every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nonverbal Communicator versus Auren Brain Games & Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNonverbal CommunicatorAuren Brain Games & Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Flagstaff Group LimitedAhmad Mustafa

Customer experience

Nonverbal Communicator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Auren Brain Games & Puzzles

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nonverbal Communicator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Auren Brain Games & Puzzles

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscriptions$2.991 Month
  • One Year Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Nonverbal Communicator free?
Nonverbal Communicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auren Brain Games & Puzzles free?
Auren Brain Games & Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nonverbal Communicator or Auren Brain Games & Puzzles?
Auren Brain Games & Puzzles is rated higher. Nonverbal Communicator averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Auren Brain Games & Puzzles averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nonverbal Communicator or Auren Brain Games & Puzzles have ads?
Auren Brain Games & Puzzles shows ads; Nonverbal Communicator does not.
Which is updated more often, Nonverbal Communicator or Auren Brain Games & Puzzles?
Nonverbal Communicator ships an update every 12 months, and Auren Brain Games & Puzzles every 3 months. Most recently, Nonverbal Communicator was updated on October 16, 2026 and Auren Brain Games & Puzzles on October 24, 2026.

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