Comparison

Stop vs Brain Test

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

Head to head
About

Stop

Engage in fast-paced word trivia battles where you must find words within categories starting with a specific letter. Compete against friends or random opponents in this addictive puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Randomly selected categories and letters
  • 60-second timed rounds
  • 200+ captivating categories
  • Play with friends or random opponents
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Love word games and trivia? Try Stop, the smash-hit word puzzle game that's been an App Store Editor's Choice in 18 countries! Stop starts by randomly selecting five categories and one letter. You then have 60 seconds to think up five words—one for each category—that begin with that letter. Submit the most correct answers, and you win! One letter. Five categories. Infinite chances to prove you are a word wizard! Features: - A fast-paced, easy-to-play update of a beloved pen-and-paper game - 200+ captivating categories (and counting!) - Connect with friends through in-game nicknames, Facebook, or Game Center. Or let Stop match you with a fresh opponent - Unlock achievements that validate your vocab mastery - Multilingual? Mix it up! Stop can be played in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish! Start playing Stop today! Join the fun at https://www.facebook.com/StopByFanatee/ and https://www.instagram.com/stop_game/

About

Brain Test

Engage your mind with a collection of clever and surprising puzzles that use misdirection and playful logic. This app offers unconventional challenges designed for casual enjoyment and creative thinking, perfect for solo play or sharing.

Highlights
  • Unconventional puzzle design
  • Surprising twists
  • Simple mechanics
  • Engaging content
  • Family friendly
  • No timers or stress
Features
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Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles is a collection of clever and surprising puzzles built to entertain through misdirection and playful logic. Each level presents an unexpected challenge, rewarding those who enjoy thinking outside the box. The game doesn’t follow typical puzzle formats. Instead, it encourages experimentation and creativity in a casual, accessible way. Whether you're passing time or sharing the fun with others, each puzzle is designed to entertain with humor and originality. Features: • Unconventional puzzle design with surprising twists • Simple mechanics, engaging content • Suitable for solo play or sharing with friends • A relaxed experience, free from pressure or competition • Family friendly mechanics and graphics. Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles is made purely for enjoyment. No timers, no stress—just playful challenges to explore at your own pace. Subscription Terms: VIP PACKAGE: Access offers a weekly subscription, you will have a 3-days FREE trial period, after this period you will be charged. After buying this subscription, you will unlock following features: instant 100 lamps, no ads, double daily gift, 50% cheaper skips and 40% cheaper hints. This is an Auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal as well. End of trial and subscription renewal: • The payment is charged to your account after a confirmation of purchase. • The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hour before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the cost of the weekly subscription. • The user may manage the subscription and auto-renewal have to be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase in the Store. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Canceling a trial or a subscription: • If you want to cancel a subscription during its free trial, you have to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. For more information, please visit https://support.apple.com/HT207865 for more information If there is questions contact us unico@unicogames.co Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://unicostudio.co/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://unicostudio.co/terms.html

Screenshots

Stop4 screens
Brain Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Brain Test at #1 against Stop's #99. Brain Test also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 44%) and ratings volume (1.5M vs 106K). On price, rating, ads 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. Stop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Test sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brain Test holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Test has 1.5M ratings behind it against 106K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Stop's written reviews are positive against 59% of Brain Test's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop ships an update every 3 months, Brain Test monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stop versus Brain Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopBrain Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (106K ratings)4.8 (1.5M ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106K1.5M — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#99#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB306 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperFanatee, Inc.UNICO STUDIO

Customer experience

Stop

All ratings106,284 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews1,056 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral18.6%
Negative37.2%

Brain Test

All ratings1,464,805 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews6,144 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

Stop

From 106K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Challenging and intellectually stimulating
  • 👍 Great way to test knowledge and vocabulary
  • 🤝 Ability to play with friends

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive ads and ad interruptions
  • 🔒 Lack of content filters/moderation
  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate answer validation
  • ⏱️ Unfair advantage for first player

Brain Test

From 1.5M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Helps sharpen the mind
  • 😊 Addictive and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Too many ads
  • 🙄 Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 😒 Ads are repetitive
  • 😠 Ads are unskippable

Bugs and requests

Stop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to exit ads
  • Repeated appearance of the same ads
  • Incorrect word recognition and scoring

Requested features

4 requests
  • Single-player/practice mode
  • More varied and up-to-date categories
  • Ability to report/override incorrect answers
  • Fairer timer system or option to play without time limit

Brain Test

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes
  • Hint system not working as expected
  • Inability to exit ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and updates
  • Reduce frequency of ads
  • Improve hint system
  • Add difficulty options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stop

One-time10
  • Full Recharge$0.99
  • 60 Coins$1.99
  • Zen Mode$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Promo - Starter Pack$2.99
  • Promo Pack$3.99
  • Infinite Lives$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 160 Coins$4.99
  • 350 Coins$9.99
  • 770 Coins$19.99
10 purchases

Brain Test

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Package3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time9
  • 250 Lamps$1.99
  • 500 Lamps$2.99
  • Limited Time Offer$3.99
Show 6 more
  • Remove Ads + 1000 bulb$3.99
  • 1000 Lamps$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Coolest Offer$4.99
  • Remove Ads + 250 bulb$4.99
  • 2500 Lamps$9.99

Questions

Is Stop free?
Stop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Test free?
Brain Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stop or Brain Test?
Brain Test is rated higher. Stop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 106K ratings, while Brain Test averages 4.8 from 1.5M ratings.
Do Stop or Brain Test have ads?
Both Stop and Brain Test show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop or Brain Test?
Stop ships an update every 3 months, and Brain Test monthly. Most recently, Stop was updated on November 4, 2026 and Brain Test on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, Stop or Brain Test?
Stop currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Brain Test at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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