# Brain Games vs BrainUP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brain Games at 84% against BrainUP's 27%. Brain Games also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 197) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). BrainUP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and BrainUP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Games holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Games has 25K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Brain Games's written reviews are positive against 27% of BrainUP's.

Brain Games ships an update fortnightly, BrainUP every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Games | BrainUP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-left-vs-right/id576395411/reviews)** | [4.3 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainup-brain-training/id1410205000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 26.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 206 MB | 118 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) | [Dakyuz Yazilim Ticaret Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030310836) |

## 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


### BrainUP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainup-brain-training/id1410205000)

Enhance your cognitive abilities with engaging games designed to improve logic, arithmetic, visual, and memory skills. Track your progress, compare scores globally, and challenge friends. Offers daily free access with premium options for full game unlocks.

**Highlights:** Brain training games, Progress tracking, Logic, Arithmetic, Visual, Memory skills, Global score comparison, Daily free games, Friend challenges, Categorized workout programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain Training Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Brain Training 3 Months Plan | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Brain Training 6 Months Plan | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $35.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack of Coins | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Games free?

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

### Is BrainUP free?

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

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

Brain Games is rated higher. Brain Games averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while BrainUP averages 4.3 from 197 ratings.

### Do Brain Games or BrainUP have ads?

Brain Games shows ads; BrainUP does not.

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

Brain Games ships an update fortnightly, and BrainUP every 4 days. Most recently, Brain Games was updated on October 31, 2026 and BrainUP on October 23, 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.*