DualBrain+ Brain Training vs Crookhaven
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Eight distinct timed games
- Three challenging game modes
- Multiple difficulty levels
- GameCenter leaderboards
- Unlockable achievements
- Social media sharing
- Multi-language support
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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
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.
- Treasure hunt adventure
- Decipher cryptic clues
- Uncover lost pirate fortune
- Explore a seaside town
- Engage with intriguing characters
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | DualBrain+ Brain Training | Crookhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | 4.3 (169 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews — better | 71.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 169 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #50 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 358 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | subkom GmbH | Fire Maple Games, LLC |
Customer experience
DualBrain+ Brain Training
Crookhaven
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
DualBrain+ Brain Training
No in-app purchases
Crookhaven
No in-app purchases
Questions
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