# Gisty vs BrainBloom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gisty at 100% against BrainBloom's 54%. Gisty also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BrainBloom's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gisty sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and BrainBloom sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gisty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainBloom has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Gisty's written reviews are positive against 54% of BrainBloom's.

Gisty ships an update every 3 weeks, BrainBloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gisty | BrainBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gisty-micro-learning-courses/id6744751675/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbloom/id6744821118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [NINTHCLOUD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777938736) |

## What reviewers say

### Gisty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gisty-micro-learning-courses/id6744751675)

Learn and grow with bite-sized lessons designed to fit into your busy schedule. Engage with short videos, audio, quizzes, and reflection to build new knowledge and skills. Discover insights into your thinking patterns and track progress without pressure.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized lessons, Short videos and audio, Quizzes and reflection, Mindset tests, Progress tracking, Motivational shorts, Leaderboard

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |


### BrainBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbloom/id6744821118)

Enhance your cognitive abilities with neuroscience-based games designed to improve memory, problem-solving, math, and focus. Enjoy personalized daily workouts, track your progress with detailed analytics, and unlock achievements as you challenge yourself with engaging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily training plans, 24+ scientifically designed games, Challenging puzzle adventures, Smart progress analytics, Achievements and rewards, Adaptive difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrainBloom Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $20.49 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $24.49 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $36.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $36.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent brain training app
- 👍 Fun, unique, and challenging activities
- 👍 Engaging game design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive ads even with paid subscription
- 🤬 Subscription fees too high
- 🤯 Suspicious account takeovers and unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- Forced to watch ads even with paid subscription
- Unauthorized account access and charges

**Requested features**

- ADHD test feature
- Better customer support and transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gisty free?

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

### Is BrainBloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gisty or BrainBloom?

Gisty is rated higher. Gisty averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BrainBloom averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Gisty or BrainBloom have ads?

BrainBloom shows ads; Gisty does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gisty or BrainBloom?

Gisty ships an update every 3 weeks, and BrainBloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gisty was updated on September 21, 2026 and BrainBloom on September 22, 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.*