Comparison

The Moron Test 2 vs Tiny Armies

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

Head to head
About

The Moron Test 2

This sequel to a popular brain-teaser offers new puzzles, animations, and challenges. Test your logic and humor by mastering the game, then enjoy watching others struggle with its deceptively simple tasks. It's designed for fun and laughter through failure.

Highlights
  • New puzzles
  • Hilarious animations
  • Addicting gameplay
  • Multiple puzzle sections
  • Touch, twist, and shake mechanics
  • Retina graphics
Features
Currently charting
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The forehead-slapping fun of The Moron Test is back in The Moron Test 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the App Store's favorite brain-teaser! The classic fun you know and love has graduated to brand new puzzles, hilarious animations, and much more! Master the game, then laugh as your friends and family struggle with these seemingly simple puzzles! The Moron Test 2 - it's fun to FAIL! FEATURES: - Simple, addicting gameplay - Three sections with dozens of puzzles each - Brand new puzzle types to touch, twist and shake - Beautiful Retina graphics - Catchy music and hilarious sounds - You will LOVE watching your friends FAIL! SECTIONS: - “Fair Game” - “Out Sick” - “Field Day” Download now and start the fun!

About

Tiny Armies

Engage in fast-paced conquest battles with tiny armies. Strategize your moves across various terrains and challenge opponents solo, locally, or globally via iMessage. Enjoy quick gameplay sessions with a visually striking presentation.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced conquest gameplay
  • Strategic unit movement
  • Terrain-based challenges
  • Solo and multiplayer modes
  • iMessage battles
  • Quick gameplay sessions
Features
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Epic battles of tiny proportions! Tiny Armies is a fast-paced game of conquest. Swipe your units to conquer the enemy and strategize as you encounter lakes, mountains, and forests along the way. Play handcrafted levels, endless random maps, or battle your friends face-to-face in local multiplayer for gloriously tiny bragging rights! Quick bursts of gameplay with a striking presentation, designed for Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Invade your friends' message threads with the Tiny Armies iMessage Sticker Pack featuring brave knights and animated tiles! - Reviews - "Tiny Armies is a fast, lightweight, easy-to-play, game of conquest. This one's worth buying on your iOS device." - Pocket Tactics "Tiny Armies should be standard issue for all Apple Watch owners. It places an effortless punch right on the button that delivers a knockout." - The Zarf "This is the type of game you'd expect to play on a watch. Once you start playing - oh my gosh - it's like wait, they're attacking me! I'm not just swiping. It's not passive. These guys are moving trying to eliminate me. It's actually quite fun." - Apple WatchCast "One level of Tiny Armies takes a mere minute which makes it perfect for short play sessions. The game is fun and fairly challenging, you’ll need some good tactics to play a couple moves ahead and take down Red." - 5 Minute Games

Screenshots

The Moron Test 24 screens
Tiny Armies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Moron Test 2 at free against Tiny Armies's paid. The Moron Test 2 also leads on chart position (#21 vs #126) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Tiny Armies's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (310 vs 83). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

The Moron Test 2 costs $0.99 and Tiny Armies $0.99 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 The Moron Test 2 against 4.3 for Tiny Armies. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 310 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 55% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Moron Test 2 ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Armies monthly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Moron Test 2 versus Tiny Armies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Moron Test 2Tiny Armies
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.3 (83 ratings)4.3 (310 ratings)
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews — better54.7% of reviews
Number of ratings83310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#21 — better#126
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKooappsBrothers Flint

Customer experience

The Moron Test 2

All ratings83 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative36.2%

Tiny Armies

All ratings310 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

The Moron Test 2

From 83 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive
  • 👍 Challenging brain teasers
  • 🤔 Clever puzzles
  • 😊 Great entertainment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • ⏱️ Short gameplay
  • 💰 Paid updates
  • 🤯 Frustrating at times

Tiny Armies

From 310 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics
  • ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
  • 👥 Fun local multiplayer/pass-and-play mode
  • 💰 Fair monetization with no ads or IAP
  • 🎨 Minimalist and elegant visual design

Room to improve

  • 🎲 Excessive reliance on RNG and randomization
  • 🤖 Weak and predictable AI behavior
  • 📊 Unbalanced map generation causing unfair matches
  • ⏱️ Very short campaign (under 1 hour)
  • 😴 Repetitive gameplay becomes boring quickly

Bugs and requests

The Moron Test 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Incorrect answers marked as correct

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Improved responsiveness
  • Checkpoint system to save progress

Tiny Armies

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Stuck on initial 'Swipe Up' screen on newer iPhones
  • iMessage version doesn't register certain swipe directions
  • Apple Watch swipe input not detected
  • App crashes or fails to install on some devices
  • Swipe controls unresponsive on iPhone 15
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  • Characters trapped in spawn zones by mountains
  • Fog of war reveals AI knowledge of hidden tiles
  • Game occasionally uninstalls itself

Requested features

12 requests
  • Level/map editor for custom gameplay
  • Online multiplayer functionality
  • Additional campaign levels and content
  • Difficulty settings (Easy/Normal/Hard)
  • Dark mode option
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  • Customizable game settings for skirmish mode
  • Random player start order toggle
  • Power-ups or special abilities
  • Improved AI with multiple difficulty levels
  • Music and sound effects
  • Better obstacle placement logic
  • Replay/undo functionality

In-app purchases

None

The Moron Test 2

No in-app purchases

None

Tiny Armies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Moron Test 2 free?
The Moron Test 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Armies free?
Tiny Armies costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Moron Test 2 or Tiny Armies?
The Moron Test 2 and Tiny Armies are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 83 and 310 ratings respectively.
Do The Moron Test 2 or Tiny Armies have ads?
Neither The Moron Test 2 nor Tiny Armies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Moron Test 2 or Tiny Armies?
The Moron Test 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Armies monthly. Most recently, The Moron Test 2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tiny Armies on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, The Moron Test 2 or Tiny Armies?
The Moron Test 2 currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Tiny Armies at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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