Comparison

Brainy vs Tricky Mean3

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

Head to head
About

Brainy

Engage your mind with a variety of clever riddles, logic puzzles, and brain teasers. This game offers fun and educational challenges with beautiful visuals, perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their cognitive skills.

Highlights
  • Clever riddles and brain teasers
  • Draw one line puzzles
  • Connect the dots puzzles
  • Hidden object challenges
  • Trivia quizzes
  • Fun and educational gameplay
Features
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Ready to train your brain and boost your IQ? Welcome to Brainy: Tricky Riddle Puzzle – a fun and challenging Brain Test game packed with clever riddles, logic puzzles, and brain teasers that will put your mind to the test. Whether you are a riddle master, trivia genius, or just love clever puzzles, Brainy has something for everyone. Puzzle Types You Will Love: • Riddles and Brain Teasers: Outsmart tricky questions and test your logic. • Draw One Line: Complete drawings with a single, clever stroke. • Connect the Dots: Reveal the hidden shape with perfect precision. • Find the Cat: Spot the sneaky cat hiding in each tricky scene. • Hidden Objects: Search carefully to find all the missing items. • Trivia Quizzes: Challenge your knowledge across different topics. Why You Will Love Brainy: • A mix of classic and original puzzle mechanics • Fun and educational gameplay for all ages • Beautiful and colorful hand-drawn visuals • Constant updates with new levels and puzzles Whether you are in it for fun or looking to sharpen your mind, Brainy will keep your brain busy and entertained. Download Brainy: Tricky Riddle Puzzle now and start solving!

About

Tricky Mean3

Engage in a unique puzzle game by manipulating on-screen items to reveal hidden changes and solve intricate illustrations. This installment offers new stages and mechanics, building on the series' signature interactive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Move items to discover changes
  • Solve hidden illustration puzzles
  • New stages and gameplay mechanics
  • Unique puzzles in each stage
  • Short play sessions
Features
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A puzzle game where you move items on the screen to discover changes in the illustrations and find hidden solutions. Building on the series’ signature gameplay of moving items to find the answer, this latest installment features new stages and gameplay mechanics. New stages to explore A variety of new gameplay mechanics Unique puzzles and setups in each stage Easy to enjoy even in short play sessions Whether you have played previous games in the series or are new to the series, there is plenty to discover and enjoy. Move the items on the screen, observe how things change, and find the solution to each stage. EU / California users can opt-out under GDPR / CCPA. Please respond from the pop-up displayed when starting in the app or within the settings in the app.

Screenshots

Brainy4 screens
Tricky Mean33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brainy at every 4 days against Tricky Mean3's every 11 days. Brainy also leads on ratings volume (192 vs 63) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Brainy sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Tricky Mean3 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Brainy against 4.8 for Tricky Mean3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 192 and 63 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainy ships an update every 4 days, Tricky Mean3 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brainy versus Tricky Mean3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainyTricky Mean3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (192 ratings) — better4.8 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings192 — better63
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB632 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHook Games LimitedONIGIRI GAMES

Customer experience

Brainy

All ratings192 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.5%

Tricky Mean3

All ratings53 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative47.2%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Brainy

One-time9
  • 250 Gold$1.49
  • 500 Gold$1.99
  • 1000 Gold$2.99
Show 6 more
  • Remove Ads Discount$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • 2000 Gold$4.99
  • Smart Pack$6.99
  • 5000 Gold$9.99
  • Genius Pack$9.99
7 purchases

Tricky Mean3

One-time7
  • ◯Hint item5$1.99
  • ◯Hint item10$2.99
  • ◯Hint item20$5.99
Show 4 more
  • VIP PACK$5.99
  • SUPER VIP PACK$9.99
  • ◯Hint item50$14.99
  • ◯Hint item100$29.99

Questions

Is Brainy free?
Brainy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tricky Mean3 free?
Tricky Mean3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brainy or Tricky Mean3?
Brainy is rated higher. Brainy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Tricky Mean3 averages 4.8 from 63 ratings.
Do Brainy or Tricky Mean3 have ads?
Both Brainy and Tricky Mean3 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainy or Tricky Mean3?
Brainy ships an update every 4 days, and Tricky Mean3 every 11 days. Most recently, Brainy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tricky Mean3 on October 31, 2026.

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