Comparison

Brainy vs 100 Bugs

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

Head to head
About

Brainy

Enhance your focus and reading speed with this engaging brain trainer. It uses science-based Schulte tables in a fun game format, requiring only a few minutes daily. Track your progress with detailed stats and unlock new characters as you improve.

Highlights
  • Schulte tables for peripheral vision and focus
  • Multiple game modes (classic, reverse, letters)
  • Levels and achievements system
  • Character collection and daily streaks
  • Detailed stats and progress charts
  • Parent dashboard for tracking progress
  • Offline play
Features
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Brainy is a focus trainer built on Schulte tables — it turns three minutes a day into a habit of thinking faster. A Schulte table is a classic neuropsychology exercise: numbers or letters are scattered across a grid and you find them in order, as fast as you can. It trains concentration, peripheral vision and visual processing speed — the skills behind faster reading, longer focus and fewer distractions. FOUR MODES • Classic — numbers in ascending order, from 3×3 to 9×9 • Reverse — from highest to lowest, breaks the familiar pattern • Letters — the alphabet instead of numbers, in English and Russian • Gorbov-Schulte — alternate white and red numbers, the ultimate attention-switching workout GROWS WITH YOU • Adaptive difficulty: when a table gets easy, Brainy suggests the next size • Stars for speed and personal records in every mode • Daily goal — choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes and close it every day • Day streaks and reminders at the time you choose, so you keep the rhythm A GAME, NOT A CHORE • Coins and XP for every session • Character collection — unlock new heroes with levels and streaks • Accessory shop: crowns, glasses, capes and effects for your hero • Achievements and a weekly league on Game Center PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE • Charts and best results for every mode and table size • PIN-protected parent dashboard: stats, daily goal, table size, reminders • A progress card you can share HONEST AND CALM • Completely free: every mode, every size, all statistics • No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases • Works offline and collects no analytics Three minutes of Brainy a day — and focus becomes a habit. News and updates in our Telegram channel: https://t.me/+O7pPZ6DJ3Vo4MDJi Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

100 Bugs

Features
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InsectLearn is an educational app where kids can learn about 100 different insects while having fun! Features: - 100 beautifully illustrated insects - Available in 10 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic) - Learn with flashcards - Test knowledge with quizzes - Listen to insect sounds - Size comparison tools - Track progress with the collection feature Start your adventure into the world of insects! A Learning Report for parents shows your child's favourites, the kinds of things they are drawn to, and a record of the last two weeks. It stays on the device and is never sent anywhere. One app, ten languages (Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic). Switch with one tap from the home screen — perfect for bilingual families, heritage language learners, and travel. Premium unlocks the full collection and adds auto read-aloud, which turns the cards and speaks each name hands-free — handy in the car or at bedtime. Ages 5 & Under. No data collected. No ads. No third-party SDKs. Parental Gate (multiplication challenge) protects external links.

Screenshots

Brainy4 screens
100 Bugs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brainy at none against 100 Bugs's 1. 100 Bugs's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. 100 Bugs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brainy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainy ships an update every 7 months, 100 Bugs every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Brainy versus 100 Bugs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainy100 Bugs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB78 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDmitry SpasskiySami Kuribara

In-app purchases

None

Brainy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

100 Bugs

One-time1
  • Premium - All 100 Insects$3.99

Questions

Is Brainy free?
Brainy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 100 Bugs free?
100 Bugs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainy or 100 Bugs have ads?
Neither Brainy nor 100 Bugs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainy or 100 Bugs?
Brainy ships an update every 7 months, and 100 Bugs every 5 days. Most recently, Brainy was updated on October 31, 2026 and 100 Bugs on November 5, 2026.

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