Comparison

Brain Puzzle 3 vs Tricky Mean2

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

Head to head
About

Brain Puzzle 3

Engage in a collection of mind-bending puzzles designed to combat boredom and improve reflexes. This sequel offers a fun mental adventure with bizarre levels, a sleek interface, and deep cognitive exploration. Play anytime, anywhere for a quick brain workout.

Highlights
  • Bizarre and mind-bending levels
  • Quick-reflex challenges
  • Logic puzzles
  • Sleek and simple interface
  • Deep cognitive exploration
  • Playable anytime, anywhere
Features
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About

Tricky Mean2

Engage in a mischievous puzzle game where you rearrange items to alter illustrations and solve chaotic scenes. This sequel offers upgraded stages, gimmicks, and visual effects for delightful challenges. It's perfect for quick brain training and testing your insight.

Highlights
  • Move items to change illustrations
  • Solve chaotic trouble-filled scenes
  • Upgraded stage designs and gimmicks
  • Satisfying success effects
  • Brain training for short breaks
Features
Currently charting
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A sequel to “Torimin” is here! “Tricky Mean 2” is out now! The mischievous puzzle game where you move items to change the illustration is back and better than ever! The popular “move to solve” mechanic from the first game returns, with upgraded stage designs, gimmicks, and visual effects! Help a woman win back her husband’s attention, solve chaotic trouble-filled scenes with clever ideas, and tackle plenty of delightfully tricky challenges waiting for you! ・Tons of new stages added ・Even more deceptive twists ・Upgraded satisfying success effects ・Perfect brain training for short breaks Whether you cleared the first game or you’re brand new, there’s something here for you! Ready to test your insight? EU / California users can opt-out under GDPR / CCPA. Please respond from the pop-up displayed when starting in the app or within the settings in the app.

Screenshots

Brain Puzzle 34 screens
Tricky Mean24 screens

Verdict

The call

Brain Puzzle 3 and Tricky Mean2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Brain Puzzle 3's written reviews are positive against 23% of Tricky Mean2's. Brain Puzzle 3 also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#11 vs #151). Tricky Mean2's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). 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 Puzzle 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tricky Mean2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Brain Puzzle 3 against 4.6 for Tricky Mean2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 9.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Brain Puzzle 3's written reviews are positive against 23% of Tricky Mean2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Puzzle 3 ships an update monthly, Tricky Mean2 every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Brain Puzzle 3 versus Tricky Mean2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain Puzzle 3Tricky Mean2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28K ratings)4.6 (9.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better9.7K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#11 — better#151
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB556 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSmallStep Dev TeamFTY LLC.

Customer experience

Brain Puzzle 3

All ratings23,630 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral13.5%
Negative40.0%

Tricky Mean2

All ratings9,623 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral18.6%
Negative58.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brain Puzzle 3

One-time1
  • Remove ads$5.99
7 purchases

Tricky Mean2

One-time7
  • ◯Hint item5$1.99
  • Hint item10$2.99
  • VIP PACK$5.99
Show 4 more
  • ◯Hint item20$5.99
  • SUPER VIP PACK$9.99
  • ◯Hint item50$14.99
  • ◯Hint item100$29.99

Questions

Is Brain Puzzle 3 free?
Brain Puzzle 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tricky Mean2 free?
Tricky Mean2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain Puzzle 3 or Tricky Mean2?
Tricky Mean2 is rated higher. Brain Puzzle 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Tricky Mean2 averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.
Do Brain Puzzle 3 or Tricky Mean2 have ads?
Both Brain Puzzle 3 and Tricky Mean2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Puzzle 3 or Tricky Mean2?
Brain Puzzle 3 ships an update monthly, and Tricky Mean2 every 10 days. Most recently, Brain Puzzle 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tricky Mean2 on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Brain Puzzle 3 or Tricky Mean2?
Brain Puzzle 3 currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Tricky Mean2 at #151. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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