Comparison

The Impossible Game vs Brain Test

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

Head to head
About

The Impossible Game

Guide an orange square through challenging levels by tapping to jump over obstacles. Instant death and respawns await any mistake. Features an addictive soundtrack and practice mode with checkpoints.

Highlights
  • One-tap controls
  • Challenging levels
  • Instant death and respawns
  • Practice mode with checkpoints
  • Unlockable medals
  • Stats page
Features
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Featured as App of the Week! #2 in the US! #2 in Canada! The best selling Xbox Live Indie Game comes to iPhone - it's quite possibly the world's hardest game! With just one control, tapping the screen to jump, guide your orange square over spikes and jump onto blocks to get to the end of the level. Any mistake will result in instant death and a respawn at the beginning of the level. With an awesome soundtrack synced to the game you’ll quickly become addicted! Also included is a Practice Mode, allowing you to lay checkpoints along the way. Try and unlock medals throughout the game, including beating the game with no flags. Check out the Stats page, where you can show off to your friends how far you got! Praise for The Impossible Game on iPhone: "The most original platform gaming I've ever experienced... A ton of fun" - Touch Arcade "Insanely addictive" - Destructoid "Lovely, clean graphics and addictive music" - Gizmodo "Words can't describe how 'right' this feels." - DIYgamer "An incredible ride. High-tempo, life-or-death, and completely seamless. 4/5" - 148 Apps "A great boredom buster. 9/10" - NXT Gamer "A minimalistic yet very stylish design that draws you in and keeps you coming back for more" - App Advice More Info: http://flukedude.com/theimpossiblegame

About

Brain Test

Engage your mind with a collection of clever and surprising puzzles that use misdirection and playful logic. This app offers unconventional challenges designed for casual enjoyment and creative thinking, perfect for solo play or sharing.

Highlights
  • Unconventional puzzle design
  • Surprising twists
  • Simple mechanics
  • Engaging content
  • Family friendly
  • No timers or stress
Features
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Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles is a collection of clever and surprising puzzles built to entertain through misdirection and playful logic. Each level presents an unexpected challenge, rewarding those who enjoy thinking outside the box. The game doesn’t follow typical puzzle formats. Instead, it encourages experimentation and creativity in a casual, accessible way. Whether you're passing time or sharing the fun with others, each puzzle is designed to entertain with humor and originality. Features: • Unconventional puzzle design with surprising twists • Simple mechanics, engaging content • Suitable for solo play or sharing with friends • A relaxed experience, free from pressure or competition • Family friendly mechanics and graphics. Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles is made purely for enjoyment. No timers, no stress—just playful challenges to explore at your own pace. Subscription Terms: VIP PACKAGE: Access offers a weekly subscription, you will have a 3-days FREE trial period, after this period you will be charged. After buying this subscription, you will unlock following features: instant 100 lamps, no ads, double daily gift, 50% cheaper skips and 40% cheaper hints. This is an Auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal as well. End of trial and subscription renewal: • The payment is charged to your account after a confirmation of purchase. • The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hour before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the cost of the weekly subscription. • The user may manage the subscription and auto-renewal have to be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase in the Store. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Canceling a trial or a subscription: • If you want to cancel a subscription during its free trial, you have to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. For more information, please visit https://support.apple.com/HT207865 for more information If there is questions contact us unico@unicogames.co Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://unicostudio.co/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://unicostudio.co/terms.html

Screenshots

The Impossible Game4 screens
Brain Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brain Test at Free against The Impossible Game's $0.99. Brain Test also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.5M vs 325). The Impossible Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Brain Test is free to download; The Impossible Game costs $0.99 up front. The Impossible Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brain Test sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brain Test holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test has 1.5M ratings behind it against 325, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of The Impossible Game's written reviews are positive against 58% of Brain Test's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Impossible Game ships an update every 4 weeks, Brain Test monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
The Impossible Game versus Brain Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Impossible GameBrain Test
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (325 ratings)4.8 (1.5M ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews — better58.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3251.5M — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#11#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB297 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlukeDude LtdUNICO STUDIO

Customer experience

The Impossible Game

All ratings325 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.7%

Brain Test

All ratings1,456,681 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews5,872 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative33.8%

User reviews

The Impossible Game

From 325 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Simple yet effective controls
  • 🏆 Sense of achievement when completing levels
  • 💯 Original and unique concept

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid levels after initial purchase
  • 📱 Lack of optimization for larger screens
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Overly difficult, not suitable for casual gamers

Brain Test

From 1.5M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Helps sharpen the mind
  • 😊 Addictive and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Too many ads
  • 🙄 Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 😒 Ads are repetitive
  • 😠 Ads are unskippable

Bugs and requests

The Impossible Game

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Cube disappearing during gameplay
  • Lag and performance issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and level packs
  • Level editor and ability to create custom levels
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Optimization for newer devices

Brain Test

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes
  • Hint system not working as expected
  • Inability to exit ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and updates
  • Reduce frequency of ads
  • Improve hint system
  • Add difficulty options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Impossible Game

One-time1
  • Level Pack$0.99
10 purchases

Brain Test

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Package3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time9
  • 250 Lamps$1.99
  • 500 Lamps$2.99
  • Limited Time Offer$3.99
Show 6 more
  • Remove Ads + 1000 bulb$3.99
  • 1000 Lamps$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Coolest Offer$4.99
  • Remove Ads + 250 bulb$4.99
  • 2500 Lamps$9.99

Questions

Is The Impossible Game free?
The Impossible Game costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Brain Test free?
Brain Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Impossible Game or Brain Test?
Brain Test is rated higher. The Impossible Game averages 4.1 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Brain Test averages 4.8 from 1.5M ratings.
Do The Impossible Game or Brain Test have ads?
Brain Test shows ads; The Impossible Game does not.
Which is updated more often, The Impossible Game or Brain Test?
The Impossible Game ships an update every 4 weeks, and Brain Test monthly. Most recently, The Impossible Game was updated on September 25, 2026 and Brain Test on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, The Impossible Game or Brain Test?
The Impossible Game currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Brain Test at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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