Brain vs CrossWeave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brain
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Relax and sharpen your mind with Brain-Teasing Puzzles – the ultimate chill puzzle collection! Swipe through beautiful word search grids to uncover hidden words, or unscramble letters in satisfying Anagrams challenges. Hundreds of hand-crafted levels across both modes – perfect for unwinding and staying sharp. - Completely offline – play anytime, anywhere - Helpful hints, Lightning power-ups, and coins to keep you moving - Soothing background music and stunning tropical visuals No timers, no pressure – just pure relaxation Ideal for all ages: kids, adults, and puzzle fans. Build vocabulary, train your brain, and enjoy endless fun with Word Search and Anagrams. More exciting puzzle types coming soon – download now and start your relaxing brain adventure!
CrossWeave
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Don't just solve crosswords—build them. CrossWeave is a fresh take on the classic crossword puzzle. In this two-phase word game, you'll solve clues to fill in words, then use those words to construct your very own crossword grid. Phase 1: Fill the Words Read each clue and use letters from the pool to complete the answer. Once every word is filled, you're ready to build your puzzle. Phase 2: Build the puzzle! Drag each word into place as you weave your words together crossword-puzzle style. In Expert Mode, you even need to find proper word orientation! Words must intersect correctly—place them wisely to complete your puzzle! A unique twist on crosswords that challenges both your vocabulary and spatial thinking. Infinite play mode. Puzzles are generated on the fly for nearly endless combinations. Fully offline, no internet required, no ads, no in-game purchases! Download CrossWeave and discover the crossword puzzle game where you're not just solving—you're creating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CrossWeave at none against Brain's shown. Brain's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Brain sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and CrossWeave sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Brain ships an update every 3 days, CrossWeave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brain | CrossWeave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inoveb | Eric Weaver |
In-app purchases
Brain
- Small Coin Pack$0.99
- Medium Coin Pack$2.99
- Large Coin Pack$4.99
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- Extra Large Coin Pack$9.99
- Jumbo Coin Pack$19.99
CrossWeave
- 10 Hints$0.99
- Unlimited Puzzle Generation$2.99









