# Brain Games vs Switchgear

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brain Games at none against Switchgear's 10. Brain Games also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Switchgear sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Brain Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brain Games ships an update every 9 days, Switchgear monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Games | Switchgear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchgear/id6473445912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niklas Eicker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529182563) | [Alpha Innovation Game Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088653898) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-logic-puzzles/id6452756305)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Switchgear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchgear/id6473445912)

Navigate an endless cycle of rotating gears, collecting items to beat your high score. Avoid hazards like falling off, being crushed, or caught by enemies. Power-ups offer a temporary advantage in this fast-paced hunt.

**Highlights:** Endless rotating gear system, Item collection for high scores, Achievement cogs to unlock, Hazard avoidance (falling, crushing), Enemy encounters, Power-up collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Time X5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jolly Roger X5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Time X5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shield X5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Life x5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X25 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X75 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X200 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Games free?

Brain Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Switchgear free?

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

### Do Brain Games or Switchgear have ads?

Switchgear shows ads; Brain Games does not.

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

Brain Games ships an update every 9 days, and Switchgear monthly. Most recently, Brain Games was updated on October 30, 2026 and Switchgear on October 27, 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.*