# Brain Test 5 vs Tricky Mean3

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brain Test 5 at 1.8K against Tricky Mean3's 31. Brain Test 5 also leads on chart position (#24 vs #158) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Tricky Mean3's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (51% vs 43%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Test 5 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Tricky Mean3 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brain Test 5 against 4.7 for Tricky Mean3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test 5 has 1.8K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Brain Test 5's written reviews are positive against 51% of Tricky Mean3's.

Brain Test 5 ships an update monthly, Tricky Mean3 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Test 5 | Tricky Mean3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-5-tricky-challenge/id6753282229/reviews) | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-mean3/id6775674610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **51.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #158 |
| Size | 246 MB | 632 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [ONIGIRI GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743157578) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Test 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-5-tricky-challenge/id6753282229)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Trivia, #56 Top Free · Family, #75 Top Grossing · Trivia, #198 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Engage in a challenging brain quest with impossible puzzles and clever games. This offline, ad-free experience offers endless fun and an IQ boost, testing your logic and problem-solving skills with new characters and stories.

**Highlights:** Impossible puzzles, Clever brain games, Offline gameplay, Ad-free option, Logic and riddle challenges, Cognitive skill improvement, Problem-solving focus

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clever Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Brain Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


### Tricky Mean3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-mean3/id6775674610)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a unique puzzle game by manipulating on-screen items to reveal hidden changes and solve intricate illustrations. This installment offers new stages and mechanics, building on the series' signature interactive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Move items to discover changes, Solve hidden illustration puzzles, New stages and gameplay mechanics, Unique puzzles in each stage, Short play sessions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ◯Hint item5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ◯Hint item10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ◯Hint item20 | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| SUPER VIP PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| ◯Hint item50 | $14.99 | one-time |
| ◯Hint item100 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Test 5 free?

Brain Test 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tricky Mean3 free?

Tricky Mean3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brain Test 5 or Tricky Mean3?

Brain Test 5 and Tricky Mean3 are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 31 ratings respectively.

### Do Brain Test 5 or Tricky Mean3 have ads?

Both Brain Test 5 and Tricky Mean3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Test 5 or Tricky Mean3?

Brain Test 5 ships an update monthly, and Tricky Mean3 every 11 days. Most recently, Brain Test 5 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tricky Mean3 on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brain Test 5 or Tricky Mean3?

Brain Test 5 currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Tricky Mean3 at #158. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*