# Who Was That vs Brainstorm Test

The clearest difference is price: Brainstorm Test at Free against Who Was That's $1.99. Brainstorm Test also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and chart position (#56 vs #198). Who Was That's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Brainstorm Test is free to download; Who Was That costs $1.99 up front. Brainstorm Test sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Who Was That asks for nothing beyond the download.

Who Was That ships an update every 6 months, Brainstorm Test every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Who Was That | Brainstorm Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-test-tricky-puzzle/id1602077913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#56** |
| Size | 76 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Rosemond](https://appshunter.io/developer/418746259) | [Tribom Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792165246) |

## What reviewers say

### Who Was That

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-was-that/id517545253)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

Test your music knowledge with this trivia game covering decades of popular music and artists. Compete against the clock or up to eight friends in a fun, engaging challenge.

**Highlights:** Music trivia across 50s-00s, Play against the clock, Hot Seat Mode for up to 8 players, Fun and easy gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brainstorm Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainstorm-test-tricky-puzzle/id1602077913)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Free · Trivia, #156 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage your mind with original riddles and tricky puzzles designed to challenge your analytical and creative thinking. This game offers a fun way to improve memory, reflexes, and problem-solving skills through unique levels and unexpected twists.

**Highlights:** Unique levels with original riddles, Tricky puzzles and brain teasers, Offline gameplay, Simple user interface, Stylized graphics and animations, Improves analytical and creative thinking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 100 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $23.99 | one-time |
| Royal Unlimited | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Keeps brain healthy
- 🚀 Surprisingly fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Hints/features not working
- 🔁 Repeating games
- 🔁 Progress reset

**Reported bugs**

- Hints/features not working
- Progress reset

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved reward system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Who Was That free?

Who Was That costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brainstorm Test free?

Brainstorm Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Who Was That or Brainstorm Test have ads?

Brainstorm Test shows ads; Who Was That does not.

### Which is updated more often, Who Was That or Brainstorm Test?

Who Was That ships an update every 6 months, and Brainstorm Test every 2 months. Most recently, Who Was That was updated on November 6, 2026 and Brainstorm Test on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Who Was That or Brainstorm Test?

Who Was That currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Brainstorm Test at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*