# Pixel Blocks Out vs brain

The clearest difference is rating: brain at 5.0 against Pixel Blocks Out's 4.4. brain also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pixel Blocks Out's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Blocks Out sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and brain sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

brain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Blocks Out has 205 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel Blocks Out ships an update every 11 days, brain fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Blocks Out | brain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-blocks-out/id6748696448/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-inator/id6752616586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 305 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) | [2Shea Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828730060) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Blocks Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-blocks-out/id6748696448)

Strategically move uniquely shaped holes to clear space and collect voxels. Hundreds of challenging brain-teasers await, but be mindful of tricky obstacles blocking your path to solving each level.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of brain-teasers, Strategic hole movement, Voxel collection, Tricky obstacles, Level solving

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 Infinite Time Tickets | $5.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5.000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Infinite Time Tickets | $12.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10.000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25.000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-inator/id6752616586)

Test your knowledge with a fun quiz game designed for those who enjoy a mental challenge. It's perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their intellect or prove their smarts.

**Highlights:** Quiz game format, Knowledge testing, Brain training, Suitable for all ages, Engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 400C | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000C | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2000C | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 10000C | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Blocks Out free?

Pixel Blocks Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is brain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Blocks Out or brain?

brain is rated higher. Pixel Blocks Out averages 4.4 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while brain averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pixel Blocks Out or brain have ads?

Pixel Blocks Out shows ads; brain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Blocks Out or brain?

Pixel Blocks Out ships an update every 11 days, and brain fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Blocks Out was updated on October 13, 2026 and brain on October 13, 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.*