Comparison

DualBrain+ Brain Training vs Crookhaven

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

Head to head
About

DualBrain+ Brain Training

Engage in a variety of exciting games designed to challenge your cognitive abilities. Compete against yourself and others on global leaderboards while unlocking achievements. Enjoy a multi-language interface and customizable music options.

Highlights
  • Eight distinct timed games
  • Three challenging game modes
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • GameCenter leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Social media sharing
  • Multi-language support
Features
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DualBrain+ Level Up Your Brain! +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Strengthen your brain! Which side is your better brain? Find out in a competition with yourself while solving exciting games! And all at the same time! DualBrain+ Features: +++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Eight different, appealing games against the time + Three Different, challenging game modes + Three difficulty levels for easy entry and steady progress + GameCenter integration: Compete with your friends or compare your results with players around the globe with the integrated highscore leaderbords + HD support: High resolution images for your iOS Retina Display included + Universal Binary with full iPad support. Take advantage of the iPad screen-size + Tons of unlockable and fun achievments + Share your success with social media integration + Featuring classical background music from one of the greatest composer, Ludwig van Beethoven or listen to electronic music or even your own iPod music + Instructions for each game available on the main menu + Multi-Language: The GUI is available in many languages ++ English ++ German (Deutsch) ++ French (Français) ++ Spanish (Español) ++ Italian (Italiano) ++ Czech (čeština) ++ Slovakian (slovenčina) ++ Japanese (日本語 Nihongo) + 8 Games included ++ Simple Arithmetic Math ++ Color Mixing ++ Number Sequences ++ Stroop Effect (name that textcolor) ++ Rock, Paper, Scissors ++ Rear of Die ++ Red Minus Blue ++ Find the Sign + 3 different game modes ++ Classic: Choose the games you want to compete in. But watch the time! ++ Endurance: Like Classic game mode but without decreasing time limit ++ Mayhem: Are you ready for the ultimative challenge? All games are randomly selected and time is running up. The most challenging game mode awaits you. Yappler-Tags: game, braintraining, brain, science, fun, mental, entertainment, educational, color Level Up Your Brains, and let them fight, only the fittest will survive! +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Already awarded! DualBrain+ was chosen Finalist by the App Star Awards 2010 Jury to highlight and reward great new iPhone/iPad apps coming to the AppStore. Playing brain stimulating games increases the density of the cortex and may improve the efficiency of some parts of the brain, according to researchers investigating complex spatial tasks, video games and other. DualBrain+ keeps you occupied with different kind of games to stimulate your left and your right brain hemisphere. "From the creators of ReSpell and ClaviLux, Xija Research shows us a fun way to extend our brain capabilities with this addictive brain training game." -- H. Kregiel +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Brought to you by Xija Research - Reaching Out For A Better Tomorrow. subkom GmbH, Independent app developing. Check out ReSpell+ and ClaviLux. Now on http://www.xija.org

About

Crookhaven

Embark on a captivating treasure hunt in a charming seaside town. Decipher cryptic clues and uncover the secrets of a lost pirate fortune buried beneath the town's rich history. Prepare for a thrilling adventure filled with intriguing characters.

Highlights
  • Treasure hunt adventure
  • Decipher cryptic clues
  • Uncover lost pirate fortune
  • Explore a seaside town
  • Engage with intriguing characters
Features
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Embark on a captivating treasure hunt in the charming seaside town of Crookhaven, where mysteries unfold and legends come to life. Navigate a quaint coastal landscape, decipher cryptic clues, and uncover the secrets of a lost pirate fortune buried beneath the town's rich history. Prepare for a thrilling adventure filled with intriguing characters in this beautiful new adventure from Fire Maple Games!

Screenshots

DualBrain+ Brain Training4 screens
Crookhaven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crookhaven at daily against DualBrain+ Brain Training's every 22 months. Crookhaven also leads on ratings volume (169 vs 3) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). DualBrain+ Brain Training's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

DualBrain+ Brain Training costs $1.99 and Crookhaven $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for DualBrain+ Brain Training against 4.3 for Crookhaven. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crookhaven has 169 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of DualBrain+ Brain Training's written reviews are positive against 71% of Crookhaven's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DualBrain+ Brain Training ships an update every 22 months, Crookhaven daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DualBrain+ Brain Training versus Crookhaven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDualBrain+ Brain TrainingCrookhaven
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (169 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better71.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3169 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#50 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB358 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersubkom GmbHFire Maple Games, LLC

Customer experience

DualBrain+ Brain Training

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative14.3%

Crookhaven

All ratings168 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative23.3%

Bugs and requests

DualBrain+ Brain Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Crookhaven

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Black screen issues on launch
  • Inventory item display glitches

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to teleport between locations
  • More intuitive map with location markers
  • Clearer objectives and less backtracking
  • Option to disable AI-generated art
  • Improved performance optimization

In-app purchases

None

DualBrain+ Brain Training

No in-app purchases

None

Crookhaven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DualBrain+ Brain Training free?
DualBrain+ Brain Training costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crookhaven free?
Crookhaven costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DualBrain+ Brain Training or Crookhaven?
DualBrain+ Brain Training is rated higher. DualBrain+ Brain Training averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Crookhaven averages 4.3 from 169 ratings.
Do DualBrain+ Brain Training or Crookhaven have ads?
Neither DualBrain+ Brain Training nor Crookhaven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DualBrain+ Brain Training or Crookhaven?
DualBrain+ Brain Training ships an update every 22 months, and Crookhaven daily. Most recently, DualBrain+ Brain Training was updated on October 18, 2026 and Crookhaven on October 20, 2026.

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