Comparison

Know Brainer vs Shift the Match

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Know Brainer

Explore fascinating science facts and distinguish truth from fiction. Engage in challenges, discover surprising facts, and compete with others to become the smartest player. This addictive and free game offers a fresh perspective on the world.

Highlights
  • Mind-blowing science facts
  • Distinguish fact from fiction
  • Surprising discoveries
  • Challenge fellow players
  • Free to play
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Launch yourself into the mysterious world of mind-blowing science and atom-splitting facts! Unleash your smarts, wit and intuition to separate fact from fiction. Surprising discoveries and mega prizes await! Challenge fellow players and become the brightest star in the internet galaxy! This app is truly addictive, interesting and completely free. See the world differently and recharge your batteries!

About

Shift the Match

Features
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The classic matchstick puzzle, rebuilt for your pocket. An equation is laid out in matchsticks, and it is wrong: 4 + 3 = 6. Move a single match to make it true. Easy at first — then a lot less so. WHAT'S INSIDE • 192 hand-validated levels, from gentle warm-ups to two-move and three-number brain-benders • Endless mode: fresh puzzles forever, slowly getting harder • No timers, no pressure — think as long as you like • Three stars for solving without hints. Can you collect all 576? • Daily Challenge: a new puzzle every day, a streak to keep alive and an archive of the last month • A Home Screen and Lock Screen widget with today's puzzle • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Two-stage hints: first which match to pick up, then where to put it • iPhone and iPad, fully localized in English and Russian HOW TO PLAY Tap a match to pick it up, tap an empty groove to drop it there. Make the equation true and hit Check. The "=" sign is fixed, and on "+" and "āˆ’" only the vertical stroke moves — so a plus can become a minus, and back again. FAIR RULES Your answer is never auto-checked: you confirm it yourself with the Check button. Got it wrong? Try again — attempts are unlimited. The game works offline: every level ships with the app and no account is needed. Progress lives on your device and syncs between iPhone and iPad through your iCloud. The game is free and ad-supported: watch a short video for a hint, and every 10 levels you complete earn you one more for free. A calm puzzle for five minutes or a whole evening. Brain exercise without the stress.

Screenshots

Know Brainer3 screens
Shift the Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Know Brainer at none against Shift the Match's shown. Know Brainer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Know Brainer ships an update every 3 weeks, Shift the Match monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Know Brainer versus Shift the Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnow BrainerShift the Match
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRitoriSavelii Kireev

In-app purchases

None

Know Brainer

No in-app purchases

None

Shift the Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Know Brainer free?
Know Brainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shift the Match free?
Shift the Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Know Brainer or Shift the Match have ads?
Shift the Match shows ads; Know Brainer does not.
Which is updated more often, Know Brainer or Shift the Match?
Know Brainer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shift the Match monthly. Most recently, Know Brainer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shift the Match on October 31, 2026.

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