Comparison

Plonky vs Brain Riddle

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

Head to head
About

Plonky

Experience chaotic ragdoll physics in this platformer. Guide a wobbly hero through challenging levels filled with traps and contraptions. Utilize physics-based tools to overcome obstacles and reach victory.

Highlights
  • Wacky ragdoll physics
  • Challenging platform puzzles
  • Deadly traps and contraptions
  • Simple touch controls
  • 60+ levels
Features
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Plonky is a hilarious ragdoll physics platformer full of chaos, creativity, and slapstick fun! Guide Plonky, a wobbly little hero, through wild levels packed with deadly traps, swinging blades, crushing blocks, and clever contraptions. Jump, push, pull, and flop your way to victory using carts, pulleys, ropes, TNT barrels, and pure physics madness! Features: • Wacky ragdoll physics and funny animations • Challenging platform puzzles and obstacle courses • Traps, crushers, spikes, ropes, TNT, and cartoon mayhem • Simple touch controls • 60+ fun and challenging levels Can you survive the madness and outsmart the machines? Play now and wobble your way to glory!

About

Brain Riddle

Engage in a mind-bending puzzle game where you must think unconventionally to solve tricky riddles and escape. Interact with a unique doodle sketch world filled with pranks and unexpected challenges. Hints are available if you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Tricky prank games
  • Creative doodle sketch art
  • Funny sounds and witty effects
  • Offline logic puzzles
  • Fun for all ages
Features
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Welcome to Tricky Box, a clever brain puzzle game filled with unexpected challenges! Guide Boxy through brain-bending puzzles, draw his way out of danger, and run and jump through troll levels packed with traps. From tricky riddles to drawing and platformer challenges, there's always a new trick waiting for you! Think you're smart? Think again! In Tricky Box, Boxy's goal may look simple: open the door. But every tricky level is built to fool you with hidden traps, sudden twists, and brain-teasing challenges. Nothing is what it seems, and common sense is your biggest enemy! Test your brain, go beyond logic, and discover the unexpected way out! MORE THAN JUST BRAIN PUZZLES - Draw Lines with MAGIC PENCIL Draw your way out of trouble! Draw lines to dodge traps, block falling objects, and protect Boxy from unexpected danger. In these drawing puzzles, one clever line can save the day! - RUN! RUN! The door is right there… or is it? Run and jump through troll platformer levels packed with hidden traps and sudden surprises. Watch every step - the level may trick you when you least expect it! HOW TO PLAY TRICKY BOX - Choose your favorite game mode and see what trick comes next - MAIN STORY: Tap, drag, and interact with objects to find the clever way to the door - MAGIC PENCIL: Sketch the right path or barrier to keep Boxy out of danger - RUN! RUN!: Time your moves, react fast, and make it safely to the door - Stuck on a brain teaser? Use a hint to uncover a helpful clue GAME FEATURES - Tricky Brain Puzzles Solve tricky riddles and mind games packed with surprising pranks, funny fails, and clever twists. Every level brings a new challenge designed to make you question the obvious. - More Ways to Play Switch between brain puzzles, drawing challenges, and fast-paced platformer levels, with new ways to think, draw, run, and react. - Creative Doodle Sketch Art Explore a unique hand-drawn world inspired by sketches in a notebook! Every puzzle comes to life with playful doodles and funny details. - Funny Sounds & Witty Effects Playful music and quirky sound effects bring this sketch doodle world to life and make every unexpected moment more entertaining! - Offline Logic Puzzles No Wi-Fi? No problem! Enjoy the offline brain puzzle games for adults anytime, anywhere, whether you're relaxing at home or traveling. FAQs Q: What kind of game is Tricky Box? A: It is a doodle-style brain puzzle game that mixes tricky riddles and logic puzzles with drawing challenges and troll platformer levels, all packed with unexpected tricks and solutions. Q: What if I get stuck? A: Don't worry! If a tricky IQ test feels too hard, you can use the hint system. It provides clever clues to help you solve the puzzle games without losing the fun! Q: Can I play this game without Wi-Fi? A: Yes! It is a fully functional offline brain game. You can enjoy these puzzle games anytime, making it the perfect logic puzzle companion for travel. If you love tricky puzzles, funny pranks, and games that never play quite the way you expect, there's always another surprise waiting for Boxy. Think beyond the obvious, solve each challenge, and guide Boxy to the door! Privacy Policy: https://brain.gurugame.ai/policy.html Terms of Service: https://brain.gurugame.ai/termsofservice.html

Screenshots

Plonky4 screens
Brain Riddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plonky at none against Brain Riddle's 15. Plonky also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 44%). Brain Riddle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Brain Riddle sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Plonky asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Plonky against 3.8 for Brain Riddle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Plonky's written reviews are positive against 44% of Brain Riddle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plonky ships an update every 5 months, Brain Riddle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plonky versus Brain Riddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlonkyBrain Riddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings)3.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB605 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopergametornadoGuru Future Holding Limited

Customer experience

Plonky

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Brain Riddle

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

Plonky

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Brain Riddle

One-time15
  • First Purchase Special$0.99
  • Boxy's Colorful Gift Box$1.99
  • 5 Bulbs$1.99
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  • Coin Pack 250$1.99
  • Boxy's Wondrous Gift Box$2.99
  • Coin Pack 500$2.99
  • Boxy's Lucky Gift Box$3.99
  • 20 Bulbs$3.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • No Ads Bundle$4.99
  • Coin Pack 1000$4.99
  • No Ads Bundle (New)$5.99
  • Unlimited Bulbs$9.99
  • Coin Pack 2500$9.99

Questions

Is Plonky free?
Plonky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brain Riddle free?
Brain Riddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plonky or Brain Riddle?
Brain Riddle is rated higher. Plonky averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Brain Riddle averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Plonky or Brain Riddle have ads?
Both Plonky and Brain Riddle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Plonky or Brain Riddle?
Plonky ships an update every 5 months, and Brain Riddle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plonky was updated on October 21, 2026 and Brain Riddle on October 12, 2026.

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