Comparison

Enigma vs Brain Benchmark

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

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About

Enigma

Features
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SOLVE PUZZLES TO BUILD LITERACY Transform your literacy skills with engaging, puzzle-solving gameplay. Learn to recognize letters, build words, and read and write sentences by deciphering the ancient language of Atlantis. PRACTICE EVERYDAY SKILLS Play fun, timed mini-games that test your reading skills in everyday situations, from figuring out a bus schedule to paying the correct amount of cash when you go shopping. PLAY IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH Whether you are a native English speaker looking to boost your literacy skills or a Spanish speaker learning to read English, we support you with instructions delivered in your native language. VISIT REAL-WORLD LOCATIONS Visit real locations in Peru. UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF ATLANTIS Seek out hidden ancient relics and energize the mysterious crystals that power Atlantis. As you learn more, you can dig deeper into the history of the once great civilization. WHY WE MADE THIS GAME In the United States alone, 32 million adults cannot read, including almost 20% of high-school graduates. Reading is a key skill in today’s modern, fast-paced, and dynamic lifestyle. Programs targeting our adult learner population are few and far between. Engima: Essentials I presents a new approach to learning, combining university developed and tested teaching methods with the game development expertise of industry professionals and a premier game development university program. We focus on how adults learn to read and respect their sensibilities and character, while still making a game suitable for all ages.

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Brain Benchmark

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ARE YOU SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE? Discover your limits with Brain Benchmark, the ultimate tool for measuring cognitive performance and reflexes. Based on globally recognized scientific tests, Brain Benchmark helps you understand exactly how powerful your brain is functioning. Whether you're a gamer looking to optimize your reaction time, a student aiming to sharpen your memory, or just someone who wants to challenge friends—Brain Benchmark is the answer. CHALLENGING TESTS: REACTION TIME: Measure your response speed in milliseconds. A single blink could change your entire ranking! SEQUENCE MEMORY: Challenge your short-term memory through increasingly complex patterns of squares. How many levels can you remember? VERBAL MEMORY: An engaging test of your verbal information storage. Don't let your brain be tricked by familiar words! VISUAL MEMORY: Do you have the eyes of a detective? Memorize the positions of pixels before they disappear. NUMBER MEMORY: Test the limits of your numerical memory with record-breaking sequences of digits. WHY CHOOSE BRAIN BENCHMARK? AESTHETIC NORD UI: Designed with the elegant Nord style—sophisticated and minimalist—to keep you focused without eye strain. INTUITIVE RESULTS: Track your daily progress with a local storage system that saves your personal history. FAIR COMPETITION: Compare your scores against global human standards and averages. BRAIN TRAINING: More than just a test, it's a daily "gym session" for your brain to maintain mental sharpness. TOTAL PRIVACY: We value your data. All results are stored locally on your device, ensuring absolute privacy. Are you a hidden "superhuman" or just an average person? The numbers don't lie.

Screenshots

Enigma4 screens
Brain Benchmark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Enigma at none against Brain Benchmark's 1. Enigma also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Brain Benchmark's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price 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. Brain Benchmark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Enigma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enigma ships an update every 3 months, Brain Benchmark every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Enigma versus Brain Benchmark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnigmaBrain Benchmark
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorey ClarkNgoc Vinh Pham

In-app purchases

None

Enigma

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Brain Benchmark

One-time1
  • Human Benchmark Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Enigma free?
Enigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brain Benchmark free?
Brain Benchmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Enigma or Brain Benchmark have ads?
Brain Benchmark shows ads; Enigma does not.
Which is updated more often, Enigma or Brain Benchmark?
Enigma ships an update every 3 months, and Brain Benchmark every 5 days. Most recently, Enigma was updated on October 13, 2026 and Brain Benchmark on October 20, 2026.

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