数独城 vs GrowBrain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
数独城
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数独城是一款面向日常练习的数独。打开就能下,从入门到高难度都能找到适合自己的一局。 四种难度:简单、普通、困难、极难。逐步解锁,按自己的节奏变强。 三种开法: · 今日一局:每天一题,连续完成可累计天数 · 3 分钟一局:碎片时间也能打完 · 限时挑战:自选难度限时完成,越快得分越高 对局中可以笔记、撤销。每天有免费提示;不够时,可用数独币兑换更多提示。 下完的每一局都会留在游戏日历里。点开某一天,能看到局数、胜负、得分和当日评价。积分排行榜和成就用来对照自己的进度。 支持游客体验,也可用邮箱登录,换设备后保留账号进度。无广告。
GrowBrain
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Sounds familiar? “Mom, wait… I’m almost done!” And just like that, 40 minutes of TikTok, YouTube, and games go by. Homework? Once again — postponed. You’re frustrated. Your child is upset. Another conflict... GrowBrain offers a peaceful solution: development first — then entertainment. The app blocks YouTube, TikTok, games, and other apps until your child completes a short brain-training task. Clear rules. No yelling. No constant reminders. Science-based games train: - Attention and focus - Memory and reasoning - Cognitive flexibility and self-control GrowBrain adjusts difficulty levels to keep your child engaged and help form healthy digital habits. Safety first: - No ads - No external links - No in-app purchases - No data collection - Works offline Also great for adults — train your brain together with your child. Feel calmer. Think sharper. Grow stronger. GrowBrain — we don’t promise magic. But we believe in the power of habits that can change lives. Please note: GrowBrain is a subscription-based app. A subscription is required to access features and content. Try GrowBrain today — and see the first changes in just one month. (Subscription required for access) This app uses Apple’s standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
数独城 and GrowBrain are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 数独城 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and GrowBrain sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
数独城 ships an update every 9 days, GrowBrain fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 数独城 | GrowBrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 正旋 金 | Roman Shulha |
In-app purchases
数独城
- 数独币100枚$0.99
- Unlock all levels$0.99
- 解锁模式avatar$0.99
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- 解锁模式color$0.99
- 100 correction opportunities$1.99
GrowBrain
- 1-month subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- 1-month subscription$5.991 Month
- 6-months subscription$29.996 Months
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- 6-months subscription6 Months trial$29.996 Months
- 1-year subscription$47.991 Year
- 1-year subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year









