# Word Association! vs Brain Test

The clearest difference is rating: Word Association! at 4.6 against Brain Test's 4.1. Word Association! also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 71) and review sentiment (90% vs 72%). Brain Test's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Association! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Test sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Association! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Association! has 8.2K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Word Association!'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Brain Test's.

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, Brain Test every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Association! | Brain Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-association/id716759372/reviews)** | [4.1 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-stroop-effect/id791503877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) | [Attila Hegedus](https://appshunter.io/developer/560108934) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Association!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-association/id716759372)

Engage in a relaxing word game by matching pairs of related words. Explore connections like synonyms, opposites, or compound word parts. Hundreds of puzzles are available, with hints to help you along the way.

**Highlights:** Match related word pairs, Synonyms, opposites, compound words, 40 free puzzles included, Hundreds of additional puzzles for purchase, Hint system available, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 100 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Relax Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Times Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stimulating Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Conquer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Packs of 350 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack (Unlocks all Packs, Plus future Packs & Removes Ads) | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🧠 Helps improve vocabulary
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🧠 Keeps the mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with navigation buttons
- 🕰️ Timed gameplay can be stressful
- 💰 Paywalled content
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔤 Some word associations are questionable

**Reported bugs**

- Replay and Next Level buttons not working
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Incorrect word associations

**Requested features**

- More word packs and levels
- Ability to disable timer
- Larger font size options
- Themed word packs
- Ability to save progress and resume later


### Brain Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-test-stroop-effect/id791503877)

Test your selective attention, cognitive flexibility, and processing speed with this psychology-based logic puzzle. Compete with friends and family by identifying the ink color of presented words within a time limit.

**Highlights:** Selective attention test, Cognitive flexibility training, Processing speed improvement, Timed challenges, Multiplayer competition, Color word matching

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock expert mode | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Association! free?

Word Association! 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, Word Association! or Brain Test?

Word Association! is rated higher. Word Association! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Brain Test averages 4.1 from 71 ratings.

### Do Word Association! or Brain Test have ads?

Both Word Association! and Brain Test show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word Association! or Brain Test?

Word Association! ships an update every 4 months, and Brain Test every 2 weeks. Most recently, Word Association! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Brain Test on September 24, 2026.

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