Comparison

Fun by Genius vs Noggin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fun by Genius

This interactive quiz challenges your common sense and problem-solving skills with over 800 tricky questions. Designed for entertainment, it's a fun way to test your wits and outsmart the game, playable offline and with friends.

Highlights
  • 800+ tricky questions
  • Play offline
  • Hints and sharing options
  • Game Center integration
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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●●● WARNING: Stupid people may find this quiz hard, so READ the questions CAREFULLY!! ●●● YOU WILL NOT BEAT THE STUPID TEST & YOU WILL BE OUTSMARTED!! Complete the Stupid Test to show that you are a genius. THE "STUPID TEST!" HAS BEEN ENJOYED BY OVER 10,000,000+ PLAYERS WORLDWIDE!! What people say about the Stupid Test; ● Sosmelly - Loved all the puzzles and the frustration kept me going. ● LiikeEggandBeans - Fun and addictive game that drives me crazy at times! We present you with a fun, interactive, and feature rich game that will test your level of stupidity. If you love word search games, word games, brain teasers, puzzles, sudoku, mahjong, wordle, quordle or any other quiz games, trivia tests or IQ tests, Stupid Test! is your best choice! The "Stupid Test!" works perfectly on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and includes the following features: ► 800+ questions that will test your level of stupidity - YOU WILL BE TRICKED! ► All Ages Will Have Fun: A top rated trivia and puzzle game to play with family & friends; ► Download this tricky game for free; ► Great time waster when you are bored, waiting for friends or at the airport; ► Play without internet and play offline; ► Game Center integrations so you can challenge your friends and family; ► In game hints to give you clues to solve the question; ► Ability to share questions with your friends of Facebook/Twitter if you are stuck; and ► Simple and highly addictive game play with user friendly and responsive interface. You will require common sense, advanced arithmetic and problem solving skills to complete this difficult 800+ question quiz! Prove to you and your friends that you are not stupid and take the STUPID TEST now! This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide true stupidity or intelligence testing functionality.

About

Noggin

This app offers a safe, ad-free environment for children to explore their interests through interactive games and curated videos. It encourages hands-on learning and skill-building in areas like baking, chess, and DIY, turning screen time into active discovery.

Highlights
  • Interactive mini-games
  • Curated video library
  • Hands-on skill building
  • Ad-free environment
  • Safe for all ages
  • Interest-based content categories
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Noggin is back: bigger, brighter, and more hands-on than ever. Whether you’re crafting your town in the game or tuning into your latest obsession on NogginTV, Noggin is made for discovering what you love and actually doing it. From chess matches in castle towers to baking quests and DIY how-tos, Noggin’s game world and curated video library help you get curious, go deep, and build real-world skills through screen time that’s anything but passive. No ads. No paywall. Just ways to engage, explore, and find your thing. Noggin is: - FREE. Watch NogginTV for free. No subscription, no ads. - SAFE. Relax in a walled garden environment, safe for all ages. - INSPIRING. Stream “live” programming designed to spark interests in everything from fashion and music to baking and building. - CURATED. Choose from a video library of best-in-class creator content, curated by our real-life Noggin hosts and categorized by kid interests. - PLAYFUL. Explore new interests and get good at them through hands-on mini games - CHALLENGING. Use new skills to help solve problems in epic game quests - FUN. Bake real recipes in Nogginville where frosting is a food group and play chess with the king of the castle with some help from a wizard Ready for your next thing? Download Noggin for free. With Noggin, you don’t just sit back and swipe— you engage with a world designed to spark curiosity and sustain it. Whether you’re obsessed with interests like baking or chess, or looking for something new, Noggin helps you discover what you love – and actually do it. No pressure, no rules. Just your thing, your way. Download and fire up your Noggin. Castles, cupcakes, and adventures await. About Us: Noggin turns everyday interests into full-blown obsessions. Discover what you love and do it. Learn more at noggin.com. Here are the links to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions: Privacy Policy: https://noggin.com/privacy_policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://noggin.com/terms_of_use.html Have questions or need support? Contact help@noggin.com.

Screenshots

Fun by Genius4 screens
Noggin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fun by Genius at 4.7 against Noggin's 4.0. Fun by Genius also leads on ratings volume (64K vs 61) and review sentiment (90% vs 72%). Noggin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fun by Genius sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Noggin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fun by Genius holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fun by Genius has 64K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Fun by Genius's written reviews are positive against 72% of Noggin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fun by Genius ships an update every 2 months, Noggin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Fun by Genius versus Noggin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFun by GeniusNoggin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (64K ratings) — better4.0 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings64K — better61
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB882 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLeigh BeNoggin Holdings, Inc.

Customer experience

Fun by Genius

All ratings64,122 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews776 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.7%

Noggin

All ratings49 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative11.1%

User reviews

Fun by Genius

From 64K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and challenging
  • 💡 Helps improve logic and thinking skills
  • 🤔 Makes you think outside the box
  • 🧠 Exercises the brain
  • 😂 Funny and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times
  • 🔁 Having to restart levels when getting a question wrong
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 💰 Requiring payment for hints
  • 🤔 Some questions are illogical or have no clear correct answer

Noggin

From 61 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great new beta app
  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Warm, colorful, and visually appealing design
  • 💡 Focuses on skill-building activities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lack of original Noggin shows and games
  • 🐛 Confusing age selection

Bugs and requests

Fun by Genius

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect answers being marked as wrong
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Inconsistent or misleading question wording

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to continue from the last question instead of restarting the level
  • Improved hint system that actually helps
  • More detailed explanations for wrong answers
  • Progress tracking and leaderboards
  • Ability to report issues with specific questions

Noggin

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Rip-off app with the same name on the App Store

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back Moose and Zee
  • Add voice-overs and books
  • Expand the virtual world with more quests and content

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fun by Genius

One-time10
  • 25 Hints$0.99
  • Unlock level 2$0.99
  • Unlock Level 4$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 75 Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlock All Levels$2.99
  • 200 Hints$3.99
  • 500 Hints$7.99
  • 1000 Hints$12.99
  • 2500 Hints$19.99
None

Noggin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fun by Genius free?
Fun by Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noggin free?
Noggin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fun by Genius or Noggin?
Fun by Genius is rated higher. Fun by Genius averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Noggin averages 4.0 from 61 ratings.
Do Fun by Genius or Noggin have ads?
Fun by Genius shows ads; Noggin does not.
Which is updated more often, Fun by Genius or Noggin?
Fun by Genius ships an update every 2 months, and Noggin every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fun by Genius was updated on October 30, 2026 and Noggin on October 24, 2026.

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