Comparison

Brain vs Word Search Dojo

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

Head to head
About

Brain

Engage your mind with two classic word games: find hidden words in letter grids and unscramble letters to solve anagrams. Enjoy daily challenges, bonus levels, and a relaxing experience with no timers.

Highlights
  • Word search puzzles
  • Anagram challenges
  • Daily challenges
  • Offline play
  • Hints and power-ups
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Find hidden words, unscramble tricky letters and give your brain a daily workout. Brain-Teasing Puzzles brings two classic word games together in one relaxing app. WORD SEARCH Swipe across colourful letter grids to find every hidden word. The puzzles grow trickier as you climb the levels. ANAGRAMS Read the clue, then rearrange the scrambled letter tiles to spell the answer. Over 1,000 anagram levels to test your vocabulary and spelling. A NEW PUZZLE EVERY DAY Come back for the Daily Challenge, collect daily bonus coins and keep your streak going. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - 1,200+ levels across Word Search and Anagrams - A fresh Daily Challenge every day - Bonus levels and special seasonal events - Hints and Lightning power-ups when you get stuck - Earn coins as you play - Play offline, anytime, anywhere - No timers and no pressure: play at your own pace - Soothing music and relaxing tropical scenes Great for adults, kids and word lovers of every age. Build your vocabulary, sharpen your focus and enjoy a calm brain break whenever you like. Download Brain-Teasing Puzzles and start your first puzzle today.

About

Word Search Dojo

Features
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Sharpen your mind and train your focus with Word Search Dojo — the word search game that challenges your eyes and rewards your speed. Pick a theme, dive into a freshly generated puzzle, and race to find every hidden word. With 16 themes — from Space and Mythology to Dinosaurs and Superheroes — no two sessions feel the same. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo mode: Take on puzzles at your own pace across 16 themed categories • PvP mode: Go head-to-head against a friend or random opponent in real-time via Game Center • Daily Tournament: A fresh puzzle every day — compete for the top spot on the global leaderboard • Weekly Tournament: Week-long competitions with Game Center leaderboards and bragging rights • Timed Challenge: Quick-fire puzzles with 60-second, 90-second, and 2-minute time limits • Shared Challenges: Send a puzzle link to a friend and see who scores higher • Journey mode: Browse your game history, pick up unfinished puzzles, or replay your favorites HEAD-TO-HEAD PvP • Match against friends or random opponents with real-time matchmaking • Sabotage system — build a word streak to unleash effects on your opponent: Beer Goggles, Ink Splat, Earthquake, and Blackout • Live in-game chat with quick replies keeps the banter going • See your opponent's progress in real-time as you race to find the most words BUILT FOR FOCUS • Drag to select words hidden horizontally, vertically, and diagonally — forwards or backwards • Streak system rewards quick consecutive finds with combo bonuses and sabotage power in PvP • Hint system helps when you're stuck without giving too much away • Satisfying celebration animations, sound effects, and haptic feedback for every word found • Auto-resume picks up right where you left off if you close the app LEVEL UP & EARN REWARDS • 20-level XP progression — rise from Novice to Legend with every puzzle you solve • Unlock cosmetic rewards as you level up: color palettes, grid fonts, celebration effects, and titles • Equip your favorites in the Dojo Profile to personalize your experience • Earn 26 Game Center achievements across solo, PvP, daily, timed, and tournament milestones • Climb daily and weekly leaderboards to prove your skills MAKE IT YOURS • Choose from 16 themes or enter your own custom word list • Optional on-device AI word generation for any topic you can imagine • Background music with multiple tracks, adjustable volume, and smart audio ducking • Customize sound effects, haptic feedback, and celebration animations • Keep Screen Awake mode for uninterrupted gameplay • Print puzzles with an optional solution page SEAMLESS ACROSS DEVICES • iCloud sync keeps your stats, XP, unlocks, and game history up to date on every device • Smart conflict resolution ensures nothing is lost • Plays beautifully on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Supports iOS 17+, iPadOS 17+, and macOS 14+ Whether you have five minutes or an afternoon, Word Search Dojo meets you where you are. Train your eyes, build your streak, climb the ranks, and become a true word search master.

Screenshots

Brain4 screens
Word Search Dojo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brain at every 3 days against Word Search Dojo's every 2 weeks. Brain also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brain sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Word Search Dojo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain ships an update every 3 days, Word Search Dojo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Brain versus Word Search Dojo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainWord Search Dojo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInovebMichael Garza

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Brain

One-time5
  • 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
1 purchases

Word Search Dojo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Brain free?
Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Search Dojo free?
Word Search Dojo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain or Word Search Dojo have ads?
Neither Brain nor Word Search Dojo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain or Word Search Dojo?
Brain ships an update every 3 days, and Word Search Dojo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brain was updated on November 5, 2026 and Word Search Dojo on November 9, 2026.

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