Comparison

Howl vs BrainBite

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

Head to head
About

Howl

Engage in turn-based tactical combat within a dark fairy-tale world threatened by a mysterious plague. Play as a deaf heroine who can foresee enemy moves, utilizing unique arrows and skills to defeat beasts. Explore beautifully illustrated environments and uncover secrets.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Foretell enemy moves
  • Variety of arrow types
  • Unlockable skills and upgrades
  • Living ink art style
  • Multiple chapters and levels
  • Save villagers
Features
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This game is free to download and play for a limited number of levels and time. Do you like the game? Then you can easily unlock the full version through the in App purchase! Howl is a turn-based puzzle/tactical folktale set in the Middle Ages, where a mysterious "howling plague" ravages the land. Any who hear the beasts’ howls turn into feral, hungering beasts themselves – further spreading the curse through their own howls. The Heroine of this tale was born deaf, giving her a unique protection against this curse. Play as a daring combat Prophet with the ability to foretell your enemies’ moves. Plan up to six steps ahead to outmaneuver your enemies. Fire a variety of arrows, such as exploding, lightning, or piercing shots, and use skills like Smoke Bombs and Shadow Step’s Invisibility to kill any beasts who stand in your way. Each type of beast offers its own challenges, with some approaching fast, while others taking more powerful hits or attacking from afar. Howl's visuals are created through "living ink", a flowing art style that paints the story as you play. Carve your way through a dark, fairy-tale world made up of obscure yet magical places where you fight to rid the lands of the howling plague. Howl features a total of 5 chapters, including the free Heart of Rot update, each with a distinct visual atmosphere scored by soothing music. Access to this update is FREE for anyone who has bought the Howl base game. You can access this update chapter from the Chapter 3 map at any point after reaching Chapter 3 of the main story. This update features its own chapter map, new enemies, a new boss level, new environment mechanics, the new Lightning Shot skill (which, once unlocked, can be used in the main game!), and an NPC who fights by your side in later levels. Features • Foretell the actions of your enemies in turn-based puzzle/tactics combat. • Play through 60 levels across 4 chapters, plus 18 new levels in the free update chapter! • Beautifully illustrated in a unique, living ink art style. • Outsmart the different wolf species, from fast predators to enormous pack leaders. • Unlock and upgrade new skills like Shadow Step, Exploding Shot, and more. • Save villagers from the claws – and howls – of the wolves. • Plot your route on the world map to uncover new skills and secret paths.

About

BrainBite

Features
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BrainBite — Brain Games, Puzzles & Mini Challenges to Sharpen Your Mind Train your brain in minutes, not hours. BrainBite is the ultimate collection of addictive mini-games built to boost focus, reflexes, and logic — all in one beautifully simple app. Whether you have 60 seconds or 60 minutes, there is always a quick brain puzzle waiting for you. - WHY PLAYERS LOVE BRAINBITE • 10+ unique brain games in one tidy, ad-light app • Pick-up-and-play design — easy to learn, hard to master • Feel real progress — level up, beat your best, unlock harder challenges • Perfect for coffee breaks, commutes, waiting rooms, or winding down • 100% free to play — no sign-up, no subscriptions, no paywalls - GAMES INCLUDED > Speed Math — fast-paced equations to sharpen mental math > Brain Blink — memorize patterns and recall them under pressure > Match Pair — flip, remember, and match to clear the board > Reaction Tap — test how fast your fingers and brain really are > Color Chooser — focus and attention training with tricky color challenges > Emoji Finder — spot the odd emoji before time runs out > Text & Color — beat the classic Stroop effect and sharpen concentration > Swiping Game — swipe the right way, faster every round > Time Stop — master timing with split-second precision > …and new mini-games added regularly! - KEY FEATURES • Clean, distraction-free UI built for focus • Smooth, lag-free gameplay optimized for iPhone and iPad • Multiple difficulty levels for beginners and pros • Satisfying haptic feedback and crisp sound design • One-handed portrait play — anywhere, anytime • No account needed — jump straight into a game - BENEFITS OF DAILY BRAIN TRAINING BrainBite is built on a simple idea: short, focused challenges do more for your mind than long, repetitive sessions. Just 5 minutes a day can help you: • Improve short-term memory and recall speed • Boost concentration and reaction time • Sharpen mental math and pattern recognition • Strengthen logic and cognitive flexibility • Replace mindless scrolling with purposeful play - WHO IS BRAINBITE FOR? • Students sharpening focus before exams • Professionals who want a smart alternative to scrolling • Parents looking for a family-friendly mental workout • Seniors keeping their minds agile and active • Anyone who loves puzzles, quizzes, IQ tests, trivia, and quick brain games - CHALLENGE YOURSELF EVERY DAY Beat your personal best, track your high scores, and see how far your brain can go. Every session is different, every round is short, and every game trains a different part of your mind — from memory and logic to speed, reflex, and focus. - PRIVACY FIRST We respect your data. No login or sign-up required to play. Review our privacy policy inside the app for full details. DOWNLOAD BRAINBITE TODAY Your daily brain workout, one bite at a time. Install free and start sharpening your mind in seconds. More fun than scrolling. Way better for you. Got feedback or a game idea? We'd love to hear from you — reach us in-app or through your App Store review.

Screenshots

Howl4 screens
BrainBite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BrainBite at 5.0 against Howl's 4.2. BrainBite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Howl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (65 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Howl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BrainBite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrainBite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Howl has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Howl ships an update every 3 weeks, BrainBite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Howl versus BrainBite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHowlBrainBite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (65 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB77 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerastragon Entertainment GmbHDignizant

Bugs and requests

Howl

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Arrow card hidden by sidebar UI on left screen edge
  • Text bubbles blocking enemy action information
  • Save data not persisting after app closure
  • UI elements too small to read on iPhone
  • Tooltip descriptions not displaying correctly
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  • Hover mechanics don't work on iPad
  • Specific level completion issues (Tower chapter)
  • Yellow completion symbol blends with map background

Requested features

10 requests
  • Movable text bubbles to prevent obstruction
  • Character gender/pronoun customization
  • More levels and expanded content
  • Language localization (Vietnamese, German, etc.)
  • UI scaling for smaller phones
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  • Ability to select language for voice acting
  • More detailed story development
  • 3D graphics enhancement
  • Clearer level count visibility upfront
  • Improved tooltip system for mobile

BrainBite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Howl

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$3.99
None

BrainBite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Howl free?
Howl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainBite free?
BrainBite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Howl or BrainBite?
BrainBite is rated higher. Howl averages 4.2 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while BrainBite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Howl or BrainBite have ads?
BrainBite shows ads; Howl does not.
Which is updated more often, Howl or BrainBite?
Howl ships an update every 3 weeks, and BrainBite every 2 weeks. Most recently, Howl was updated on October 23, 2026 and BrainBite on October 24, 2026.

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