# Brain Detective vs Block Escape Master

The clearest difference is rating: Block Escape Master at 4.6 against Brain Detective's 3.2. Block Escape Master also leads on ratings volume (698 vs 56). Brain Detective's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Escape Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Brain Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Escape Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Escape Master has 698 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Brain Detective's written reviews are positive against 11% of Block Escape Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brain Detective ships an update monthly, Block Escape Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Detective | Block Escape Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-detective/id6740797165/reviews) | **[4.6 (698 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-escape-master/id6743706913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **698** |
| Positive reviews | **17.8% of reviews** | 11.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志强 蔺](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787405002) | [宪其 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803274688) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-detective/id6740797165)

Engage in a reasoning game that blends brain challenges with logic puzzles. Test your observation and deductive skills as you uncover hidden truths and make critical decisions to identify culprits or protect the innocent.

**Highlights:** Brain challenges, Logic puzzles, Deductive reasoning, Observation skills, Decision-making, Mystery solving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Minimal non-video ads
- 👍 Fun concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clues have errors and are unclear
- 🔍 Difficult to read small text on mobile
- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🔌 Game stopped working and had to reinstall

**Reported bugs**

- Clues mix up rows and columns
- Unrecognizable hair color descriptions
- Similar names cause confusion
- Game gets stuck in an ad loop

**Requested features**

- Improve translation and accuracy of clues
- Increase text size for better readability
- Reduce the number of ads


### Block Escape Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-escape-master/id6743706913)

Engage in an addictive block-matching puzzle adventure that tests your logic and strategy. Slide colorful blocks to their matching gates, overcome obstacles, and use power-ups to conquer hundreds of challenging levels. Enjoy vibrant visuals and satisfying effects, playable online or offline.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique levels, Strategic and fast-paced gameplay, Power-ups and boosters, Stunning visuals and effects, Offline play, Slide and match blocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 05 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 06 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game to kill time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repeated levels
- 🕰️ Levels have timers despite ads claiming no timers
- 📺 Excessive ads, sometimes in the middle of gameplay
- 🎨 Rushed, cheap-looking graphics
- 🤥 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Some blocks get stuck and cannot be moved
- Game is different from the advertised version

**Requested features**

- Option to disable timers
- Improve graphics and visual design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Detective free?

Brain Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Escape Master free?

Block Escape Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brain Detective or Block Escape Master?

Block Escape Master is rated higher. Brain Detective averages 3.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Block Escape Master averages 4.6 from 698 ratings.

### Do Brain Detective or Block Escape Master have ads?

Both Brain Detective and Block Escape Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Detective or Block Escape Master?

Brain Detective ships an update monthly, and Block Escape Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brain Detective was updated on July 17, 2026 and Block Escape Master on September 24, 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.*