# Brain Wars vs Puzzlist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzlist at 100% against Brain Wars's 65%. Puzzlist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Brain Wars's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 148). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Wars sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzlist holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Wars has 2.5K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Brain Wars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Puzzlist's.

Brain Wars ships an update every 6 weeks, Puzzlist every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Wars | Puzzlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-wars/id845044428/reviews) | **[4.9 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlist-brain-training-brain-games-puzzles/id1238233506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Translimit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845044431) | [Picup Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955448004) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-wars/id845044428)

Engage in real-time competitive brain training against players worldwide. Solve simple puzzles to outscore opponents, climb global rankings, and challenge friends. Improve your mental concentration and adaptability through continuous, intuitive challenges suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Real-time global battles, Challenge friends, Worldwide rankings, Simple brain teasers, Intuitive training, Adaptable challenges

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heal Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Option | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 240 Coins | $23.99 | one-time |
| 480 Coins | $47.99 | one-time |
| 750 Coins | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and competitive
- 🧠 Helps train the brain
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🌍 Ability to play against people worldwide

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Matchmaking issues, playing against bots
- 🔌 Connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Challenges not working properly
- Crashes when exiting ads
- Freezing and loading issues
- Incorrect scoring/stats updates

**Requested features**

- Offline practice mode
- Clearer explanation of ranking/scoring system
- More game variety
- Ability to challenge friends asynchronously


### Puzzlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlist-brain-training-brain-games-puzzles/id1238233506)

An addictive puzzle game designed to train your brain. Merge numbers to solve challenges and improve your cognitive skills. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Number merging gameplay, Brain training exercises, Puzzle challenges, Addictive mechanics, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Wars free?

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

### Is Puzzlist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Wars or Puzzlist?

Puzzlist is rated higher. Brain Wars averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Puzzlist averages 4.9 from 148 ratings.

### Do Brain Wars or Puzzlist have ads?

Brain Wars shows ads; Puzzlist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Wars or Puzzlist?

Brain Wars ships an update every 6 weeks, and Puzzlist every 4 days. Most recently, Brain Wars was updated on October 29, 2026 and Puzzlist on October 24, 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.*