# TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge vs MindChess

The clearest difference is update cadence: TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge at every 4 days against MindChess's every 3 months. TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MindChess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge against 5.0 for MindChess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge ships an update every 4 days, MindChess every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge | MindChess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troyis-the-brain-challenge/id605928584/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindchess/id6745103930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onlinegames OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/605928587) | [omar megdadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/589920371) |

## What reviewers say

### TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troyis-the-brain-challenge/id605928584)

Engage your logic and mental speed in this original skill game. Help a knight solve puzzles quickly in a relaxing Mediterranean setting. Collect rewards through daily challenges in various unique environments.

**Highlights:** Brain training, Logic puzzles, Mental speed challenges, Collectible rewards, Relaxing Mediterranean environment, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $10.99 | one-time |


### MindChess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindchess/id6745103930)

This app offers daily chess training designed to enhance mental visualization and blindfold play. It features mini-games that improve calculation, memory, and concentration, inspired by grandmaster training methods. Practice exercises focus on board elements without needing a physical board.

**Highlights:** Mental visualization training, Blindfold chess practice, Calculation and memory improvement, Concentration exercises, Mini-games inspired by grandmasters, Progress tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge free?

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MindChess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge or MindChess?

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge and MindChess are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge or MindChess have ads?

Neither TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge nor MindChess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge or MindChess?

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge ships an update every 4 days, and MindChess every 3 months. Most recently, TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge was updated on October 14, 2026 and MindChess on October 24, 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.*