Comparison

Pi Brain vs pi!

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

Head to head
About

Pi Brain

Test and improve your ability to memorize digits of pi. Challenge yourself and friends to see who can recall the most numbers. This app serves as a fun learning tool for all ages to enhance memory retention.

Highlights
  • Memorize pi digits
  • Test memory recall
  • Score saving
  • Sort scores by date, name, or score
  • Friend contests
  • Learning tool
Features
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How many digits of pi can you remember? Since pi is an irrational number, the digits never end or repeat. You will probably never have to use more than a dozen digits in any calculation, so why learn the digits of pi? For some people this is a challenge. The Guinness record for remembered digits is 67,890 digits. With this program you will have the opportunity to test your memory, and learn a universal number. Have contests with your friends and family. This is a great learning tool for all ages. You be surprised how much you can remember with a little practice. The option to save the score will only appear if you do not make more than one mistake and do not use the hint or switch to the learn mode. Scores can be sorted by date, name, or score. Use this list to verify your retention over long periods.

About

pi!

Features
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How many digits of π can you memorize? π Memorizer helps you learn and recall the digits of pi using a simple, focused approach: see the digits, hide them, type them back. No gimmicks — just effective memorization. LEARN • Study digits in customizable chunks of 5, 10, or 20 • See the digits, then hide and input them from memory • Pick up right where you left off — progress saves automatically • Browse all 10,000 digits with your learned positions highlighted • Tap any group to jump to that position and start practicing TEST • Type digits of π from memory as fast as you can • Timer starts on your first tap — no pressure until you're ready • See your entered digits organized in clean, readable groups • Wrong digit? Game over. See exactly where you went wrong and what the correct digit was • Beat your personal record and track your improvement STATS • Personal best record, learning progress, current streak • Average speed (digits per second), total sessions, and practice time • Full session history to review past attempts APPLE WATCH • Quick-test on the go with a compact numpad • Best record syncs with your iPhone via WatchConnectivity DESIGNED FOR APPLE • Liquid Glass design language — beautiful on iOS 26, iPadOS, and macOS • Apple Pencil Scribble support on iPad — write digits by hand • iCloud sync keeps your progress across all your devices • Haptic feedback on every tap for a satisfying input experience Whether you're a math enthusiast, a memory athlete, or just curious how far you can go — π Memorizer is your companion for the journey from 3.14 to 3.14159265358979323846…

Screenshots

Pi Brain1 screens
pi!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pi Brain at 6.0 against pi!'s 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pi Brain versus pi!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPi Brainpi!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS6.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenry ChanSijun Yang

Bugs and requests

Pi Brain

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Screen 'jumps' past ~100 digits
  • Score history deleted on update
  • Keyboard pops up and blocks buttons
  • Cannot save scores
  • App shuts down without saving score
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  • Latest update does not work
  • Frustrating bugs with saving/resetting
  • Blocks what row you are on after 40 digits

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow starting from any digit
  • Option to not count '3' in row divisions
  • Add a clear button on test page
  • Practice mode for digits already mastered
  • Levels based on digits learned
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  • Leaderboard for competitive play
  • Ability to turn off sound
  • Graphics makeover
  • Option to save score at every mistake
  • Option to reset without closing app

pi!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pi Brain

No in-app purchases

None

pi!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pi Brain free?
Pi Brain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is pi! free?
pi! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pi Brain or pi! have ads?
Neither Pi Brain nor pi! shows ads.

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