Comparison

Brain Training vs DotThief

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

Head to head
About

Brain Training

This casual puzzle game challenges you to tap numbers in ascending order as quickly as possible. Compete against friends or yourself with adjustable difficulty and track your best times. It's designed to boost cognitive skills and make learning numbers engaging for children.

Highlights
  • Tap numbers in ascending order
  • Adjustable number of keys
  • Track best and latest times
  • Online leaderboards
  • Suitable for children
  • Party game mode
Features
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"Speed Tap" is a casual puzzle game that trains your brain. Tap the randomly arranged number keys in order from 1, and compete for the time to tap all the keys. Number of keys are selectable. Best time and latest time with date are displayed at the top of the screen. It has an online ranking feature that makes it easy to compete with your friends for the highest score. "Speed tap" can be used not only for brain training, but also for playing against friends and party games, etc. "Speed tap" promotes children's interest in numbers. (How to use) - Tap [START] button to start the countdown. - When the countdown ends, the number keys in question are placed and the time measurement starts, so please tap the number keys in order from 1. - When you tap all the keys, the time measurement ends and the resulting time is displayed. - Press the [REPLAY] button to proceed to the next game. - You can cancel the measurement with [Cancel] button (Long Tap). - You can set the setting items with [Setting] button. - You can view the online rankings by clicking the [Rankings] button. - You can turn the sound on and off by tapping the sound mark. (Setting items) - Number of keys (16,25(Default),36,49) - Reset the best time The developer assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Brain Training - Speed Tap Ⓒ 2022 Takao Ichimura

About

DotThief

Features
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Connect dots, build combos, break records! Dot Thief is an addictive puzzle game that tests your quick reflexes. Connect same-colored dots by dragging your finger across the screen. But watch out — touch a gray trap dot and it's game over! Features: - Drag and connect gameplay - 4 difficulty phases: Warmup, Rhythm, Chaos, Master - Fever Mode with x16 score multiplier - 18 unique skins and 15 background themes - 7 boosters for strategic play - Daily missions and gifts - Game Center leaderboards - 11 language support Each round is 15-45 seconds — perfect for quick breaks!

Screenshots

Brain Training2 screens
DotThief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotThief at none against Brain Training's 1. DotThief also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Brain Training sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DotThief asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Training ships an update every 2 months, DotThief every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Brain Training versus DotThief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain TrainingDotThief
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraOmer ELMAS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brain Training

One-time1
  • Remove all ads$1.99
None

DotThief

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brain Training free?
Brain Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotThief free?
DotThief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brain Training or DotThief have ads?
Brain Training shows ads; DotThief does not.
Which is updated more often, Brain Training or DotThief?
Brain Training ships an update every 2 months, and DotThief every 2 days. Most recently, Brain Training was updated on September 30, 2026 and DotThief on October 1, 2026.

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