# Double Time vs Brain Code

The clearest difference is price: Brain Code at Free against Double Time's $2.99. Brain Code also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months). Double Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Brain Code is free to download; Double Time costs $2.99 up front. Brain Code sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Double Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brain Code holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Code has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Double Time ships an update every 22 months, Brain Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Double Time | Brain Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-time-more-than-2048/id874835398/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-code-logic-puzzle-games/id1495717820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code Redman Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/405913089) | [Kyrylo Kartukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495717819) |

## What reviewers say

### Double Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-time-more-than-2048/id874835398)

A fast-paced puzzle game where you merge numbered tiles against a timer. Score higher by making quick merges and strategically zap tiles to clear space. The goal is to create the 2048 tile to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Timed tile merging, Score points with quick merges, Zap tiles for more space, Create the 2048 tile, Smooth animations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brain Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-code-logic-puzzle-games/id1495717820)

Engage your mind with over 50 unique logic puzzles that test your problem-solving and creative thinking. This offline game offers an immersive, command-line inspired interface and a progressive difficulty curve. It's perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and anyone looking for a mental workout.

**Highlights:** 50 unique logic puzzles, Command-line inspired interface, Multiple solutions per puzzle, Progressive difficulty, Offline play, Built-in hint system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pinch of tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| handful of tips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2x handful of tips | $2.99 | one-time |
| tip fan | $4.99 | one-time |
| tip master | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and creative puzzles
- 👍 Unique coding-based gameplay
- 🧠 Requires out-of-the-box thinking
- 🎨 Clean and minimalistic design
- 💡 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with ads and level progression
- 🤔 Some puzzles require too much external knowledge
- 🤯 Extremely difficult at times
- 🔍 Lack of in-game guidance or hints

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to close ads
- Level 24 equation puzzle not accepting correct answer
- Level 39 unbeatable on iPhones without back button
- Level 20 bug preventing progress

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Improved ad experience
- Walkthrough or solution guide
- Keyboard support improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Double Time free?

Double Time costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brain Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Double Time or Brain Code?

Brain Code is rated higher. Double Time averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Brain Code averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Double Time or Brain Code have ads?

Brain Code shows ads; Double Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Double Time or Brain Code?

Double Time ships an update every 22 months, and Brain Code monthly. Most recently, Double Time was updated on August 15, 2026 and Brain Code on September 27, 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.*