Comparison

Brain Riddle vs Calcdle

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

Head to head
About

Brain Riddle

Engage in a mind-bending puzzle game where you must think unconventionally to solve tricky riddles and escape. Interact with a unique doodle sketch world filled with pranks and unexpected challenges. Hints are available if you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Tricky prank games
  • Creative doodle sketch art
  • Funny sounds and witty effects
  • Offline logic puzzles
  • Fun for all ages
Features
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Welcome to Tricky Box, a clever brain puzzle game filled with unexpected challenges! Guide Boxy through brain-bending puzzles, draw his way out of danger, and run and jump through troll levels packed with traps. From tricky riddles to drawing and platformer challenges, there's always a new trick waiting for you! Think you're smart? Think again! In Tricky Box, Boxy's goal may look simple: open the door. But every tricky level is built to fool you with hidden traps, sudden twists, and brain-teasing challenges. Nothing is what it seems, and common sense is your biggest enemy! Test your brain, go beyond logic, and discover the unexpected way out! MORE THAN JUST BRAIN PUZZLES - Draw Lines with MAGIC PENCIL Draw your way out of trouble! Draw lines to dodge traps, block falling objects, and protect Boxy from unexpected danger. In these drawing puzzles, one clever line can save the day! - RUN! RUN! The door is right there… or is it? Run and jump through troll platformer levels packed with hidden traps and sudden surprises. Watch every step - the level may trick you when you least expect it! HOW TO PLAY TRICKY BOX - Choose your favorite game mode and see what trick comes next - MAIN STORY: Tap, drag, and interact with objects to find the clever way to the door - MAGIC PENCIL: Sketch the right path or barrier to keep Boxy out of danger - RUN! RUN!: Time your moves, react fast, and make it safely to the door - Stuck on a brain teaser? Use a hint to uncover a helpful clue GAME FEATURES - Tricky Brain Puzzles Solve tricky riddles and mind games packed with surprising pranks, funny fails, and clever twists. Every level brings a new challenge designed to make you question the obvious. - More Ways to Play Switch between brain puzzles, drawing challenges, and fast-paced platformer levels, with new ways to think, draw, run, and react. - Creative Doodle Sketch Art Explore a unique hand-drawn world inspired by sketches in a notebook! Every puzzle comes to life with playful doodles and funny details. - Funny Sounds & Witty Effects Playful music and quirky sound effects bring this sketch doodle world to life and make every unexpected moment more entertaining! - Offline Logic Puzzles No Wi-Fi? No problem! Enjoy the offline brain puzzle games for adults anytime, anywhere, whether you're relaxing at home or traveling. FAQs Q: What kind of game is Tricky Box? A: It is a doodle-style brain puzzle game that mixes tricky riddles and logic puzzles with drawing challenges and troll platformer levels, all packed with unexpected tricks and solutions. Q: What if I get stuck? A: Don't worry! If a tricky IQ test feels too hard, you can use the hint system. It provides clever clues to help you solve the puzzle games without losing the fun! Q: Can I play this game without Wi-Fi? A: Yes! It is a fully functional offline brain game. You can enjoy these puzzle games anytime, making it the perfect logic puzzle companion for travel. If you love tricky puzzles, funny pranks, and games that never play quite the way you expect, there's always another surprise waiting for Boxy. Think beyond the obvious, solve each challenge, and guide Boxy to the door! Privacy Policy: https://brain.gurugame.ai/policy.html Terms of Service: https://brain.gurugame.ai/termsofservice.html

About

Calcdle

Features
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Calcdle is a daily math puzzle game built around numbers, logic, and quick thinking. Inspired by the daily puzzle format, Calcdle turns simple calculations into a fun and strategic number challenge. Each game gives you 4 starting numbers and 1 target number. Your goal is to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach the target step by step. Choose the right operations, make smart calculations, manage your empty slots carefully, and find the target number before time runs out! Features A new daily math puzzle every day The same daily challenge for everyone Strategic number-based gameplay Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Time-limited puzzles that test your focus Endless mode for high score runs Leaderboards to compete with other players Simple, clean, and easy-to-learn gameplay How to Play Check your 4 starting numbers. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Place your results into empty slots. Use new results in your next calculations. Reach the target before time or slots run out! Game Modes Daily Mode: Solve one unique puzzle each day. Everyone gets the same daily challenge, so it’s a fair test of logic and calculation. Endless Mode: Keep solving puzzles, earn points, and try to climb the leaderboard with your best score. Calcdle is easy to understand but challenging to master. It is perfect for quick daily brain training, number puzzle fans, and anyone who enjoys clever math challenges. Think smart, calculate fast, and reach the target! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/calcdledaily-math-puzzle/ana-sayfa

Screenshots

Brain Riddle4 screens
Calcdle4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brain Riddle and Calcdle are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Riddle sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Calcdle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Riddle ships an update every 2 weeks, Calcdle every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Brain Riddle versus Calcdle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain RiddleCalcdle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size605 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuru Future Holding LimitedFurkan Savas

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Brain Riddle

One-time15
  • First Purchase Special$0.99
  • Boxy's Colorful Gift Box$1.99
  • 5 Bulbs$1.99
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  • Coin Pack 250$1.99
  • Boxy's Wondrous Gift Box$2.99
  • Coin Pack 500$2.99
  • Boxy's Lucky Gift Box$3.99
  • 20 Bulbs$3.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • No Ads Bundle$4.99
  • Coin Pack 1000$4.99
  • No Ads Bundle (New)$5.99
  • Unlimited Bulbs$9.99
  • Coin Pack 2500$9.99
1 purchases

Calcdle

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Brain Riddle free?
Brain Riddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calcdle free?
Calcdle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain Riddle or Calcdle have ads?
Both Brain Riddle and Calcdle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Riddle or Calcdle?
Brain Riddle ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calcdle every 11 days. Most recently, Brain Riddle was updated on October 12, 2026 and Calcdle on September 25, 2026.

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