Comparison

Tricky Minds vs Brain Trap

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

Head to head
About

Tricky Minds

Engage in a hilarious, mind-bending puzzle game filled with unpredictable challenges and absurd solutions. This game tests your ability to think outside the box with over 100 levels of tricky questions and comical twists.

Highlights
  • Unique and fun puzzles
  • Laugh-worthy solutions
  • Over 100 levels
  • Vibrant graphics and comical effects
  • Mischievous hint system
  • Regular updates
Features
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Challenge your mind with tricky brain puzzles, brain teasers, riddles, quizzes, and story-driven adventures designed to test your logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Follow mysterious stories, uncover hidden clues, and navigate unexpected plot twists as you progress through exciting puzzle quests. Every level is a unique brain challenge packed with clever traps, prankster moments, teasing puzzles, and surprising solutions. Don't trust the obvious answer - think outside the box and discover why things are never quite what they seem.

About

Brain Trap

This game challenges your common sense with frustratingly clever puzzles. Expect unexpected solutions that require swiping, shaking, and tilting your device in unconventional ways to progress through humorous scenarios.

Highlights
  • Unexpected puzzle mechanics
  • Hilarious troll scenarios
  • Out-of-the-box logic challenges
  • Weekly updating levels
  • Brain-boosting fun
  • Free to play
Features
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THINK YOU'RE SMART? PREPARE TO BE PROVEN WRONG! Welcome to Brain Trap: Tricky Annoying Puzzle—the most mischievous, frustrating, and hilariously addictive puzzle game you’ll ever play! Forget everything you know about logic. In this world, common sense is your biggest enemy, and every level is a carefully laid trap. Are you ready to think outside the box, or will you fall victim to our annoying tricks? WHY BRAIN TRAP WILL DRIVE YOU CRAZY (IN A GOOD WAY): * Expect the Unexpected: Every level is a "Brain Trap." What you see is NEVER what you get. You’ll need to swipe, shake, tilt, and tap in ways you never imagined! * Hilarious Troll Scenarios: From catching a cheating husband to escaping a "side chick" disaster, our tricky stories are filled with humor and unexpected twists. * Out-of-the-Box Logic: Standard logic won't save you here. To pass, you must be creative, rebellious, and a little bit "crazy." * Satisfyingly Annoying: It’s called "Tricky Annoying Puzzle" for a reason! You’ll get stuck, you’ll get tricked, but the "Aha!" moment when you finally solve it is pure gold. KEY FEATURES: * Various Tricky Levels (weekly updating): Non-stop puzzles that get weirder and harder as you go. * Brain-Boosting Fun: Improve your IQ and creative thinking while laughing. * Fun Graphics & Smooth Controls: Simple to play but nearly impossible to master. * Free to Play: Challenge your friends and family to see who is the ultimate "Trap Master." HOW TO PLAY: * Read the instructions carefully (It’s probably a trick!). * Don't trust the obvious answer. * Interact with the screen: drag items, shake your phone, or find hidden objects. * If you’re stuck, use a hint—but try not to, it’s more fun to suffer! Download Brain Trap: Tricky Annoying Puzzle now and find out if you have a genius brain or if you’re just another victim of the trap. Can you reach the end without breaking your phone? Good luck!

Screenshots

Tricky Minds3 screens
Brain Trap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tricky Minds at none against Brain Trap's shown. Brain Trap's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Tricky Minds sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Trap sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brain Trap holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Trap has 2.3K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tricky Minds's written reviews are positive against 65% of Brain Trap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tricky Minds ships an update monthly, Brain Trap every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tricky Minds versus Brain Trap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTricky MindsBrain Trap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (52 ratings)4.9 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings522.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size564 MB512 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPHOENIX GLOBALCOMMANDOO JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Customer experience

Tricky Minds

All ratings51 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Brain Trap

All ratings1,841 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tricky Minds

One-time3
  • Buy Remove Ads$2.99
  • Buy Premium Pack$4.99
  • Buy Super Premium Pack$7.99
6 purchases

Brain Trap

One-time6
  • 1 hint$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 5 hints$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 10 hints$5.99
  • Premium Pack$7.99
  • Legendary Pack$11.99

Questions

Is Tricky Minds free?
Tricky Minds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Trap free?
Brain Trap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tricky Minds or Brain Trap?
Brain Trap is rated higher. Tricky Minds averages 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Brain Trap averages 4.9 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Tricky Minds or Brain Trap have ads?
Brain Trap shows ads; Tricky Minds does not.
Which is updated more often, Tricky Minds or Brain Trap?
Tricky Minds ships an update monthly, and Brain Trap every 5 days. Most recently, Tricky Minds was updated on October 24, 2026 and Brain Trap on October 28, 2026.

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