# SmartGames vs Bref Player

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bref Player at free with in-app purchases against SmartGames's subscription. Bref Player also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartGames sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Bref Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SmartGames against 5.0 for Bref Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bref Player has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

SmartGames ships an update every 4 days, Bref Player every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartGames | Bref Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartgamespuzzle/id6767253718/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bref-player/id6788695019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 155 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Xin DONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/822218134) | [Hatch Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559120083) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartGames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartgamespuzzle/id6767253718)

A comprehensive collection of 10 classic brain-training games designed to sharpen logical thinking and math skills. Offers multiple difficulty levels, offline play, and features like auto-save and real-time stats. Suitable for all ages, from beginners to experts.

**Highlights:** 10 classic brain-training games, Multiple difficulty levels per game, Offline play supported, Auto-save and resume functionality, Real-time stats and achievements, Global leaderboards, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 年费会员 | $3.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Bref Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bref-player/id6788695019)

Consolidate your video, music, and book collections across various devices. Access local files, cloud storage, and media servers to enjoy your owned media with extensive format support and advanced playback features.

**Highlights:** Unified media library, Support for numerous video and audio formats, Connect to local files, NAS, cloud drives, and media servers, Offline downloads for viewing, Advanced subtitle support, Casting and IPTV playlist support, Organized library with artwork and playback progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bref Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Bref Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartGames free?

SmartGames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bref Player free?

Bref Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartGames or Bref Player?

SmartGames and Bref Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do SmartGames or Bref Player have ads?

Neither SmartGames nor Bref Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartGames or Bref Player?

SmartGames ships an update every 4 days, and Bref Player every 2 days. Most recently, SmartGames was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bref Player on October 31, 2026.

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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.*