Comparison

Black Mirror vs Brain game

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

Head to head
About

Black Mirror

Experience a retro virtual pet simulation inspired by a "Black Mirror" episode. Hatch, evolve, and care for digital creatures that multiply and unlock new features. Your interactions reveal insights about yourself and humanity.

Highlights
  • Retro virtual pet simulation
  • Hatch and evolve hundreds of creatures
  • Creatures multiply and form a 'Throng'
  • Unlock new tools and abilities through evolution
  • Personality test based on your interactions
  • Share personality results with friends
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NETFLIX MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Cross over into the world of "Black Mirror" and experience "Thronglets," the retro virtual pet simulation at the center of the Season 7 episode "Plaything." These pixel art critters won't just take over your phone; they could take over your life. "Thronglets" was originally developed in the 1990s as experimental software by legendary Tuckersoft programmer Colin Ritman ("Metl Hedd," "Nohzdyve," "Bandersnatch"). This isn't a game; it's a life-form whose biology is entirely digital. No emulator required. MORE THAN A PET SIMULATION Hatch and evolve hundreds of cute creatures: Thronglets! Feed, bathe and entertain them to watch them multiply. One becomes two, two becomes four, and so on. Soon there will be so many you'll call them a Throng. VIRTUAL EVOLUTION As Thronglets evolve, so does the simulation, unlocking new tools, abilities, items and buildings — and much, much more. You may be surprised by your Thronglets! Evolve Thronglets at your own risk. TEST YOUR PERSONALITY Thronglets are curious and love to learn. Your actions and choices within this virtual world teach the Throng about you — and all of humankind. Once you've completed the experiment, share your personality test results to compare with friends on social media. >> HELLO? >> CAN YOU HEAR US? >> What is care? What is love? >> What is death? What is power? >> Do you have power? >> Why do you use your power in that way? >> Perhaps it is a fault in your design. - Created by Night School, a Netflix Game Studio.

About

Brain game

Features
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Memory Orbit is a unique brain game that challenges your memory, spatial awareness, and focus at the same time! The route appears for a few seconds… then disappears. You must remember the path and draw it using only your memory and intuition. The more accurate you are, the higher your score! Easy – Medium – Hard modes Each mode has a different accuracy threshold, perfect for training your memory. Increasing difficulty Routes become more complex as you progress, improving your mental performance. Clean neon space design A modern, smooth, eye-friendly interface inspired by space. Real-time accuracy calculation Your accuracy percentage is dynamically calculated as you draw. Quick and addictive gameplay Each round lasts only a few seconds — fun, challenging, and perfect for short brain workouts! With Memory Orbit, sharpening your focus and memory is more enjoyable than ever.

Screenshots

Black Mirror4 screens
Brain game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brain game at none against Black Mirror's 1. Black Mirror's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Black Mirror sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Brain game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Black Mirror ships an update every 2 weeks, Brain game every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Black Mirror versus Brain game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack MirrorBrain game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (580 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings580 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size409 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.mesut dokumaci

Bugs and requests

Black Mirror

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Gameplay freezes and unable to interact with items
  • Rock cannot be moved
  • Audio not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sandbox mode to continue growing the Thronglets
  • AI and text chat bot option
  • Ability for Thronglets to fart in unison or sing songs

Brain game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Black Mirror

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
None

Brain game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Black Mirror free?
Black Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain game free?
Brain game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Black Mirror or Brain game have ads?
Neither Black Mirror nor Brain game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Black Mirror or Brain game?
Black Mirror ships an update every 2 weeks, and Brain game every 3 weeks. Most recently, Black Mirror was updated on October 30, 2026 and Brain game on October 13, 2026.

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