# Brain Games vs Tiles²

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiles² at none against Brain Games's 11. Tiles² also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Brain Games's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 631). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Games sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tiles² asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brain Games against 4.6 for Tiles². That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Games has 25K ratings behind it against 631, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Brain Games's written reviews are positive against 86% of Tiles²'s.

Brain Games ships an update fortnightly, Tiles² every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Games | Tiles² |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-left-vs-right/id576395411/reviews)** | [4.6 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiles/id1097012706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 631 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 206 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MochiBits, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/351678910) | [Andrew Abosh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048816559) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-left-vs-right/id576395411)

Enhance cognitive skills with daily brain training exercises. This app offers 50 mini-games across six categories to improve awareness, adaptability, reflex, reasoning, precision, and patience. Keep your mind sharp and prepared for daily challenges.

**Highlights:** 50 mini-games, 6 cognitive categories, Daily brain training, Mind sharpness improvement, Memory training, Cognitive skill enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Left vs Right VIP Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Left vs Right VIP Week Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP Pass | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good brain exercises
- 🤓 Helps improve memory and focus
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 💡 Variety of games and training
- 🕰️ Gentle and not too difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for certain games
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing colors for colorblind users
- 🔁 Constant review prompts can be annoying

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent game mechanics and rule application
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More advanced and challenging games
- Ability to track progress and stats without paying
- Preview of upcoming games
- Customizable difficulty levels


### Tiles²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiles/id1097012706)

Test your memory with this fast-paced game. Memorize numbered tile sequences within a time limit and tap them in the correct order to advance. The challenge increases with each round, offering rewards and a competitive leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Memorize numbered tile sequences, Tap tiles in correct order, Increasing difficulty, Earn rewards, Compete for high scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for memory training
- 💡 Ability to change colors
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing and minimal design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing and freezing issues
- 🔋 Overheating and high battery consumption
- 💬 Condescending in-game comments

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles shifting after iOS updates
- Time tracking bug

**Requested features**

- More themes and color options
- Randomized tile placement
- Option to remove ads
- More challenging modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Games free?

Brain Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiles² free?

Tiles² is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brain Games or Tiles²?

Brain Games is rated higher. Brain Games averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Tiles² averages 4.6 from 631 ratings.

### Do Brain Games or Tiles² have ads?

Brain Games shows ads; Tiles² does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Games or Tiles²?

Brain Games ships an update fortnightly, and Tiles² every 2 months. Most recently, Brain Games was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tiles² on October 21, 2026.

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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.*