# BRAIN vs Math Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BRAIN at none against Math Games's 2. BRAIN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). Math Games's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 27 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Games sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BRAIN asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BRAIN against 4.6 for Math Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Games has 492 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of BRAIN's written reviews are positive against 82% of Math Games's.

BRAIN ships an update every 27 months, Math Games every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BRAIN | Math Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-train/id941946691/reviews)** | [4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-mental-arithmetic/id1563412766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **492** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BBG Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/416798604) | [Pavel Agandeev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563412768) |

## What reviewers say

### BRAIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-train/id941946691)

This app offers a free brain training experience designed to enhance the connection between the left and right hemispheres of your brain. It features four exercises aimed at improving creativity, concentration, and memory, along with the popular BRAIN-TEST for on-the-go assessment.

**Highlights:** Strengthens left and right brain links, Improves creative thinking and analytical vision, Enhances concentration, memory, and processing speed, Includes 4 free brain training exercises, Features the popular BRAIN-TEST, Offers app recommendations for personal development

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Math Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-mental-arithmetic/id1563412766)

Enhance mental calculation skills with a variety of algebra and arithmetic puzzles. Suitable for both children learning math and adults seeking brain training, this app offers engaging exercises to improve memory, focus, and speed.

**Highlights:** Algebra games, Arithmetic games, Math quiz games, Mental calculation practice, Memory and focus improvement, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and educational math games
- 🚀 Efficient for learning math skills
- 💡 Variety of math game modes
- 🧠 Helps improve mental arithmetic
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- ⏱️ Limited time for some levels
- 🤔 Some games too easy or repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct
- Game levels not saving progress properly

**Requested features**

- More advanced math game modes
- Ability to track progress and achievements
- Option to disable ads with a one-time purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BRAIN free?

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

### Is Math Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BRAIN or Math Games?

BRAIN is rated higher. BRAIN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Math Games averages 4.6 from 492 ratings.

### Do BRAIN or Math Games have ads?

Math Games shows ads; BRAIN does not.

### Which is updated more often, BRAIN or Math Games?

BRAIN ships an update every 27 months, and Math Games every 11 days. Most recently, BRAIN was updated on September 17, 2026 and Math Games on September 29, 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.*