Brainy vs Reaction
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brainy
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Brainy is a fun attention and reading speed trainer powered by Schulte tables. HOW IT WORKS Schulte tables are a proven method for developing peripheral vision, focus, and information processing speed. Numbers are scattered across a grid — the goal is to find them in order as fast as possible. WHAT’S INSIDE - Tables from 3×3 to 9×9 — easy to challenging - Multiple game modes: classic, reverse, letters - Levels and achievements system — daily motivation - Character collection — unlock new heroes through progress - Daily streaks — keep your training consistent - Detailed stats and progress charts - Parent dashboard — track training progress WHY BRAINY - Science-based: Schulte tables are used in neuropsychology - Game format: training feels like play - Short sessions: 2–5 minutes a day is enough - No ads: nothing distracts from training - Works offline Brainy helps improve focus, reading speed, and overall cognitive performance through play. Join our Telegram channel for news and updates: https://t.me/+O7pPZ6DJ3Vo4MDJi Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Reaction
Engage in quick, focused daily brain-training sessions with a variety of games designed to enhance cognitive skills. Track your progress, compete on leaderboards, and build a consistent mental fitness habit. Enjoy offline play and an ad-free option.
- 11 quick brain-training games
- Daily Challenge and streak tracking
- Global leaderboards
- Detailed skill rating and progress tracking
- Offline play
- Ad-free option with one-time purchase
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Reaction is a brain-training app built on one simple idea: a few focused minutes a day make your mind faster and sharper. 11 quick games, each under a minute: • Reaction — tap the instant the screen turns green • Aim — pop targets as fast as you can • Memory — repeat a growing pattern • Focus — name the ink colour, ignore the word • Digit Span — memorise and recall number sequences • Tracking — keep your finger on a moving target • Quick Math — solve as many problems as you can in 30s • N-Back — the classic working-memory challenge • Rotation — spot the rotated shape among the mirror images • Schulte — find 1 to 32 in order, against the clock • More or Less — snap-judge which side has more Build a daily habit: • Daily Challenge — a new game picked for you every day • Streak — play each day to keep your streak alive, with a gentle reminder so you never miss • Leaderboard — see where you rank worldwide with Game Center, this week and all time • Results & Mind Profile — every score feeds a skill rating across Reaction Speed, Visual Attention, Working Memory, Processing Speed, Spatial Reasoning and Motor Control. Watch yourself improve over time. Why you'll love it: • Fast — sessions take seconds, perfect for a coffee break • No account — no sign-up; your scores and streaks stay on your device • Offline — every game works without an internet connection • Ad-free option — remove ads forever with a single one-time purchase Train your reaction, memory, focus and processing speed — and feel good about doing something for your mind every single day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Brainy at 5.0 against Reaction's 2.0. Brainy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Reaction sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brainy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brainy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Brainy | Reaction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitry Spasskiy | EKIN EMRE ATASOY |
In-app purchases
Brainy
No in-app purchases
Reaction
- Remove Ads$4.99









