# Brain Out 2 vs Nightmare Puzzles

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nightmare Puzzles at 38K against Brain Out 2's 478. Brain Out 2's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 26%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Out 2 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Nightmare Puzzles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brain Out 2 against 4.6 for Nightmare Puzzles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightmare Puzzles has 38K ratings behind it against 478, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Brain Out 2's written reviews are positive against 26% of Nightmare Puzzles's.

Brain Out 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Nightmare Puzzles monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Out 2 | Nightmare Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-out-2-tricky-challenge/id6737890035/reviews)** | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightmare-puzzles-the-unknown/id6739485516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 478 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [EYEWIND LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317690197) | [TEAM ONE STUDIO JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896215938) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Out 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-out-2-tricky-challenge/id6737890035)

This game offers a new era of challenging puzzles with unexpected solutions. It's designed to test cognitive abilities and push players' limits with creative, unconventional challenges. Enjoy mind-bending levels offline with engaging visuals and music.

**Highlights:** Unexpected solutions with endless creativity, Train logical thinking and boost IQ, Expand thinking capacity with out-of-the-box ideas, Endlessly fun and addictive puzzles, Cute doodle art style with engaging visuals, Offline game – play anytime, anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vip_weekly_1 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| vip_weekly_2 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| prompt_250 | $1.99 | one-time |
| prompt_500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ad_remove | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack_1 | $4.89 | one-time |
| prompt_1000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack_2 | $7.79 | one-time |
| prompt_2500 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Interesting and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenges your brain
- 🎨 Cute and appealing visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive advertisements
- 🤯 Some levels are too easy
- 💰 Paywall for removing ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated questions from previous levels
- Language issues and incorrect translations
- Connectivity problems and crashes

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to skip ads
- Improved language support
- Better level progression


### Nightmare Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightmare-puzzles-the-unknown/id6739485516)

Engage in a challenging puzzle game designed to test your patience and wit. Navigate through frustrating and tricky levels filled with pranks and midnight scares. Solve these annoying puzzles to escape strange nightmares and outsmart lurking ghosts.

**Highlights:** Tricky and annoying puzzles, Haunted midnight adventure, Escape ghosts and spirits, Funny yet frustrating gameplay, Escape the nightmare scenarios

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack hint 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock levels pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack hint 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Good value pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Only | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads and Unlock Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great value pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack hint 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack hint 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Week Offer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🤔 Challenging and innovative puzzles
- 💡 Creative and unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overwhelming amount of ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupting gameplay
- 🙄 Ads even after paid removal
- 🤔 Puzzles getting weird/inappropriate towards the end

**Reported bugs**

- Level 14 not working as intended
- Glitches causing premature level completion

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Improve ad placement to minimize disruption
- More horror-themed puzzles throughout the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Out 2 free?

Brain Out 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nightmare Puzzles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Out 2 or Nightmare Puzzles?

Brain Out 2 is rated higher. Brain Out 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while Nightmare Puzzles averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.

### Do Brain Out 2 or Nightmare Puzzles have ads?

Both Brain Out 2 and Nightmare Puzzles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Out 2 or Nightmare Puzzles?

Brain Out 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nightmare Puzzles monthly. Most recently, Brain Out 2 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nightmare Puzzles on November 7, 2026.

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