Comparison

Brainyy vs Caden

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

Head to head
About

Brainyy

This casual puzzle game offers a unique match-3 experience with dynamic rules that change mid-level. Adapt to shifting color, shape, or both matching requirements to maintain combos and multipliers. Designed for quick, rewarding breaks, it features a brain-state check-in to tailor gameplay intensity.

Highlights
  • Dynamic rule switching mid-level
  • Match by color, shape, or both
  • Combo and multiplier protection
  • Unlockable boosters
  • Continuous level map
  • Quick 2-5 minute sessions
  • Brain-state check-in
Features
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Brainyy is the match-3 game for brains that get bored when the rules stay still. Make satisfying matches, build juicy combos, and stay ready: the active rule can switch from color to shape—or ask for both—right in the middle of a level. Catch the change, protect your multiplier, and turn a quick break into a playful challenge. WHY BRAINYY FEELS DIFFERENT • Rule switches happen directly inside the grid • Match by color, shape, or both • Keep your combo alive when the rule changes • Chase multipliers, boosters, and satisfying effects • Unlock boosters through switch streaks • Explore one continuous level map • Play in quick 2–5 minute sessions MADE FOR YOUR KIND OF DAY Start with a 10-second brain-state check-in. Choose Scattered, Okay, or Locked In, and brainyy adjusts how often the rules switch during that day’s levels. Review your weekly “switches caught” recap, set an optional reset reminder around work or study blocks, and return whenever you need a small, rewarding break. No harsh game-over screens. No shame. Just another chance to catch the switch and keep moving. Open brainyy, chase your next combo, and get back to your day when you’re ready. Brainyy is a casual puzzle game. It is not a medical, diagnostic, or treatment. SUBSCRIPTION Brainyy Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://lesnants.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://lesnants.com/privacy

About

Caden

Analyze your running form with just your phone's video. Get a detailed score, cadence, and personalized tips to improve your stride. Build a custom exercise plan to enhance your running efficiency and track your progress over time.

Highlights
  • Video gait analysis
  • Running form score
  • Cadence and foot strike detection
  • AI-powered coaching tips
  • Customizable exercise plans
  • Progress tracking with charts
  • Stride phase visualization
Features
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Caden checks your running form from a short phone video. Film 3 to 10 seconds of yourself running side-on. Caden gives you a form score out of 100, your cadence, and a clear list of what to fix. It is gait analysis without the lab visit. No sensors, no watch, only your iPhone. WHAT CADEN MEASURES Caden grades seven parts of your running form from the side view: • Where your foot lands compared with your hip • Knee bend on landing • Knee bend while landed • Bounce, meaning how much your hips rise and fall • Knee bend at push-off • Upper body lean • Head position You also get your cadence in steps per minute and your foot strike type: heel, midfoot or forefoot. On high frame rate clips, Caden also estimates your ground contact time. SEE EVERY PHASE OF YOUR STRIDE The Breakpoints view freezes your run at foot strike, midstance and toe-off. Each frame puts a skeleton overlay on your body and shows the numbers for that phase. Watch your clip with the overlay, without it, or as the original upload. Tap any segment to see what Caden saw and why it matters. You also get how to fix it, a coach tip, your measurement against the ideal range, and the research behind it. AN AI RUNNING COACH THAT READS YOUR RESULTS If you allow it, Caden sends your measurements and up to three frames to an AI coach. It writes you a short, plain-language note about your running technique. A PLAN BUILT FROM YOUR WEAKEST SCORES Tap Build my exercise plan to get a 4 or 8 week program. You do three short sessions a week, about 15 to 20 minutes each. Sessions mix running drills like A-marches and quick-feet strides with strength, balance, core and mobility work. Think calf raises, glute bridges and split squats. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Film again after a few weeks. The Stats tab shows your form score over time and a chart for each metric. Before and after puts your newest run next to your first one. WHO IT IS FOR • New runners who want to learn good running form early • 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon runners who want a more efficient stride • Runners who overstride, land hard on their heels, or bounce too much • Treadmill runners. Film from the side. HOW TO FILM Turn your phone sideways and prop it at hip height. Run across the frame with your whole body in view, head to feet. Good light helps. Caden records at 120 fps when your phone supports it. If a clip is too dark, too short, or the runner is too small, Caden tells you instead of guessing. GOOD TO KNOW • It measures in 2D from video. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose injuries. If you have pain, see a physio or doctor. • Caden stores your clip privately under your account and removes the audio. You can delete any analysis, or your whole account, in Settings. PRICING Caden is free to download. You can open a full example analysis on the Home screen. To analyze your own runs you need Caden Pro, a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. The app shows the price before you buy. Apple charges your Apple ID account. The subscription renews unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://caden-web.pages.dev/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://caden-web.pages.dev/privacy/

Screenshots

Brainyy4 screens
Caden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Caden at none against Brainyy's shown. Caden also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Brainyy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Brainyy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Caden sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Brainyy against 5.0 for Caden. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainyy ships an update weekly, Caden every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brainyy versus Caden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainyyCaden
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes NantsAeron Horne

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brainyy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Caden

Subscriptions2
  • Caden Pro$6.997 Days
  • Caden Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Brainyy free?
Brainyy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caden free?
Caden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brainyy or Caden?
Brainyy and Caden are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Brainyy or Caden have ads?
Brainyy shows ads; Caden does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainyy or Caden?
Brainyy ships an update weekly, and Caden every 9 days. Most recently, Brainyy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Caden on October 31, 2026.

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