# BrainBloom vs FaithStudy

BrainBloom and FaithStudy both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of FaithStudy's written reviews are positive against 54% of BrainBloom's. FaithStudy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainBloom sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. FaithStudy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BrainBloom against 4.9 for FaithStudy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaithStudy has 13K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of BrainBloom's written reviews are positive against 94% of FaithStudy's.

BrainBloom ships an update every 2 weeks, FaithStudy weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainBloom | FaithStudy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbloom/id6744821118/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faithstudy-bible-study-guide/id6751494810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **94.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 299 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NINTHCLOUD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777938736) | [Forerunner Technology Limited (HK)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748267884) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### FaithStudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faithstudy-bible-study-guide/id6751494810)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app guides users through daily Bible reading and provides a virtual tutor to help understand scripture. It offers structured study plans and allows for personal reflection on God's Word.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible reading, Virtual Bible Tutor, Daily Study Plans, Scripture understanding, Record reflections

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for studying the Bible
- 👍 Great for learning about the Bible
- 👍 Wonderful and helpful
- 👍 Awesome app for daily Bible study

**What reviewers complain about**

- None mentioned

**Reported bugs**

- None mentioned

**Requested features**

- None mentioned


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainBloom free?

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

### Is FaithStudy free?

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

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

FaithStudy is rated higher. BrainBloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while FaithStudy averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do BrainBloom or FaithStudy have ads?

Both BrainBloom and FaithStudy show ads.

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

BrainBloom ships an update every 2 weeks, and FaithStudy weekly. Most recently, BrainBloom was updated on September 22, 2026 and FaithStudy on September 25, 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.*