# Osmo Newton vs Brainzy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Osmo Newton at none against Brainzy's 16. Osmo Newton also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (384 vs 4). Brainzy's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainzy sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Osmo Newton asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Osmo Newton against 4.0 for Brainzy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Newton has 384 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Osmo Newton ships an update every 2 months, Brainzy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmo Newton | Brainzy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (384 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-newton/id876524974/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainzy/id6450511599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **384** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 451 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444) | [MobileApp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651136704) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmo Newton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-newton/id876524974)

Engage with creative physics puzzles by drawing or placing physical objects. Guide falling balls into target zones using everyday items. Experience a blend of physical and digital play.

**Highlights:** Draw lines to solve puzzles, Place physical objects to interact, Guide falling balls into targets, Works with everyday items, Hands-on learning experience, Promotes creativity and problem-solving

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and fun gameplay for all ages
- 🧠 Educational value with physics and problem-solving
- ✨ Satisfying visual feedback and animations
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family bonding and social play
- 🎨 Creative drawing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iPad models and iOS versions
- 👁️ Line detection sensitivity problems
- 🖐️ Hand obstruction during gameplay
- 💡 Poor lighting recognition for drawn lines

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Unresponsive app after recent updates
- Lorem Ipsum placeholder text stuck on screen
- Achievement page frozen preventing gameplay
- App incompatible with iPad Air 2 and 11-inch iPad

**Requested features**

- Back/front camera option for better positioning
- Pause menu functionality
- More levels beyond the current 61
- Grid screen option for better line detection
- Adjustable camera sensitivity settings


### Brainzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainzy/id6450511599)

Engage in daily trivia challenges and solve puzzles to earn points and unlock real-life gifts. Compete globally for the fastest answers and climb leaderboards to win increasingly valuable rewards.

**Highlights:** Daily trivia challenges, Solve puzzles, Win real-life gifts, Global leaderboards, Hints available, Puzzle archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Timeless Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 Timeless Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Timeless Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Timeless Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Timeless Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Timeless Puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Timeless Puzzles | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40 Hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Timeless Puzzles | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osmo Newton free?

Osmo Newton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brainzy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Osmo Newton or Brainzy?

Osmo Newton is rated higher. Osmo Newton averages 4.1 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while Brainzy averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Osmo Newton or Brainzy have ads?

Brainzy shows ads; Osmo Newton does not.

### Which is updated more often, Osmo Newton or Brainzy?

Osmo Newton ships an update every 2 months, and Brainzy every 9 days. Most recently, Osmo Newton was updated on October 27, 2026 and Brainzy on October 30, 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.*