Flash vs BrainBuzz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Flash
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Train your mental arithmetic with numbers that flash one at a time. Watch the sequence, add it in your head, and enter the total before the next round. Flash keeps practice simple: ⢠Choose 1ā7 digits and 2ā500 numbers. ⢠Set the display speed from 0.1 to 3.0 seconds. ⢠Practice 1ā999 rounds or keep going in Infinite mode. ⢠Turn answer input and automatic continuation on or off. ⢠Choose a light or blue background. ⢠Use sound, haptic, or both for feedback. ⢠Save your favorite settings as presets. ⢠Check accuracy, response time, streaks, and total training time. ⢠Review the exact number sequence for each round and retry mistakes. Use it for a quick session or a longer challenge. Flash gives you a clear way to practice at your own pace. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BrainBuzz
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Turn a spare moment into four quick brain games. BrainBuzz brings memory, focus, quick reactions, and logic together in short, playful rounds. There is no long tutorial or account setup, so you can jump in during a commute, before studying, or whenever you want a brief puzzle break. Four mini games ⢠Quick Math: solve simple calculations against the clock ⢠Pattern Play: spot the rule and predict the next number ⢠Color Focus: react accurately when words and colors conflict ⢠Memory Test: remember the numbers, then enter them in order A daily record you can keep building Finish a round to see a 0ā100 brain score and an SāD grade for that run. Keep your play streak moving, work toward 7-, 30-, and 100-day badges, and use weekly or monthly stats to look back on recent sessions. Core progress is stored on your device, and core play does not require an account. You can also continue the main puzzle rounds when you are offline. BrainBuzz makes practice feel like a game: remember, calculate, react, and find the pattern. Start today's round when you have a moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BrainBuzz at none against Flash's shown. BrainBuzz also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flash ships an update every 3 months, BrainBuzz every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flash | BrainBuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yeeun seo | Studio Solum |
In-app purchases
Flash
No in-app purchases
BrainBuzz
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flash free?
Is BrainBuzz free?
Do Flash or BrainBuzz have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flash or BrainBuzz?
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