# Brain Games vs Brain Wars

Brain Games and Brain Wars both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Brain Games's written reviews are positive against 65% of Brain Wars's. Brain Games also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (25K vs 2.5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Brain Wars sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brain Games against 4.6 for Brain Wars. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Games has 25K ratings behind it against 2.5K, 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 65% of Brain Wars's.

Brain Games ships an update fortnightly, Brain Wars every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Games | Brain Wars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-left-vs-right/id576395411/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-wars/id845044428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MochiBits, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/351678910) | [Translimit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845044431) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Brain Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-wars/id845044428)

Engage in real-time competitive brain training against players worldwide. Solve simple puzzles to outscore opponents, climb global rankings, and challenge friends. Improve your mental concentration and adaptability through continuous, intuitive challenges suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Real-time global battles, Challenge friends, Worldwide rankings, Simple brain teasers, Intuitive training, Adaptable challenges

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heal Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Option | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 240 Coins | $23.99 | one-time |
| 480 Coins | $47.99 | one-time |
| 750 Coins | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and competitive
- 🧠 Helps train the brain
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🌍 Ability to play against people worldwide

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Matchmaking issues, playing against bots
- 🔌 Connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Challenges not working properly
- Crashes when exiting ads
- Freezing and loading issues
- Incorrect scoring/stats updates

**Requested features**

- Offline practice mode
- Clearer explanation of ranking/scoring system
- More game variety
- Ability to challenge friends asynchronously


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Games free?

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

### Is Brain Wars free?

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

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

Brain Games is rated higher. Brain Games averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Brain Wars averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Brain Games or Brain Wars have ads?

Both Brain Games and Brain Wars show ads.

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

Brain Games ships an update fortnightly, and Brain Wars every 6 weeks. Most recently, Brain Games was updated on November 5, 2026 and Brain Wars on November 1, 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.*