# Brain Puzzle 3 vs Tricky Mean2

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Puzzle 3 | Tricky Mean2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-puzzle-3-crazy-mind/id6756482832/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-mean2/id6758080238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 9.7K |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #151 |
| Size | 320 MB | 556 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SmallStep Dev Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473677344) | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Puzzle 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-puzzle-3-crazy-mind/id6756482832)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Casual, #15 Top Free · Puzzle, #20 Top Free · Games, #119 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### Tricky Mean2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-mean2/id6758080238)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ◯Hint item5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint item10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| ◯Hint item20 | $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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*