# Brain Games vs Doodle Pop!

The clearest difference is ads: Doodle Pop! at none against Brain Games's shown. Doodle Pop! also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Brain Games's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 129). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Doodle Pop! sells 2 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 Doodle Pop!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Games has 25K ratings behind it against 129, 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 89% of Doodle Pop!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Games | Doodle Pop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-left-vs-right/id576395411/reviews)** | [4.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-pop/id988390057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MochiBits, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/351678910) | [Edward Bishop](https://appshunter.io/developer/392060238) |

## 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


### Doodle Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-pop/id988390057)

A fast-paced party game where players tap matching doodles. Challenge yourself to find doubles quickly or team up with friends to achieve higher scores. Perfect for gatherings and can be enjoyed on a big screen via AirPlay.

**Highlights:** Tap matching doodles, Find double doodles, Solo play, Multiplayer with friends, AirPlay support for big screen, High score challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 99 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 1,320,983 hints (and no more ads) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Adorable and cute doodles/artwork
- 🧠 Great for brain training/passing time
- 👍 Simple yet challenging concept
- 💡 Unique game idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Objects off screen
- 🐛 Glitches and errors
- 🐛 Game crashes and data loss
- 🐛 Points not transferred to leaderboard
- 🐛 Duplicate objects not visible

**Reported bugs**

- Objects appear off screen
- Duplicate objects are not visible
- Points not transferred to leaderboard
- Game crashes and data is not saved
- Items appear outside of the screen zone

**Requested features**

- More doodles or theme packs
- Shuffle drawings during the game
- Ability to buy theme packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Games free?

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

### Is Doodle Pop! free?

Doodle Pop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brain Games or Doodle Pop!?

Brain Games is rated higher. Brain Games averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Doodle Pop! averages 4.6 from 129 ratings.

### Do Brain Games or Doodle Pop! have ads?

Brain Games shows ads; Doodle Pop! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Games or Doodle Pop!?

Brain Games ships an update fortnightly, and Doodle Pop! fortnightly. Most recently, Brain Games was updated on November 8, 2026 and Doodle Pop! 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.*