# Logicus vs Short Circuit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Short Circuit at 100% against Logicus's 36%. Short Circuit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Logicus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Logicus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Short Circuit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Logicus ships an update monthly, Short Circuit every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Logicus | Short Circuit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logicus-brain-training-games/id6471974327/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 277 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masal Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701418149) | [Big Screen Entertainment Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/317051604) |

## What reviewers say

### Logicus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logicus-brain-training-games/id6471974327)

Engage in daily mind games and IQ tests designed to enhance memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities. With over 20 unique mini-games, this app offers a fun and effective way to improve mental agility and problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Daily mind games, IQ tests, Memory enhancement, Concentration improvement, Logic puzzles, Mental agility training, Over 20 mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription Discounted | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Offer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription (No Trial) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helps with brain memory
- 👍 Productive and enjoyable
- 👍 Good for brain training

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Stressful timed puzzles
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywalls
- 🐛 Bugs and issues with certain game modes
- 🤕 Potential for causing headaches/epilepsy

**Reported bugs**

- Draw One Line game levels not progressing past 99
- Flickering and image quality issues
- Intro screen flashing constantly

**Requested features**

- Option to disable timed puzzles
- More advanced puzzle solving modes
- Ability to skip levels with bugs


### Short Circuit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/short-circuit/id6760690241)

A vibrant puzzle game where children connect circuits by placing pipe pieces on a grid. It offers 50 levels with increasing complexity and instant visual feedback to make learning fun and engaging for young minds.

**Highlights:** Circuit-building puzzles, 50 hand-crafted levels, Drag-and-drop pipe placement, Growing grid sizes, Achievements and star ratings, One-time purchases

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intermediate Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logicus free?

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

### Is Short Circuit free?

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

### Do Logicus or Short Circuit have ads?

Logicus shows ads; Short Circuit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Logicus or Short Circuit?

Logicus ships an update monthly, and Short Circuit every 8 days. Most recently, Logicus was updated on October 27, 2026 and Short Circuit on October 25, 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.*