Comparison

BrainHack vs Deadlock

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

Head to head
About

BrainHack

This app serves as an interpreter for the esoteric B*******k programming language. It allows users to execute B*******k code, which is known for its extreme minimalism and is designed for programmer challenge and amusement rather than practical use.

Highlights
  • B*******k programming language interpreter
  • Execute esoteric code
  • Minimalist programming language support
  • ASCII character output
  • Byte input and manipulation
Features
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BrainHack is an interpreter app for B*******k. The B*******k programming language is an esoteric programming language noted for its extreme minimalism. It is a Turing tarpit, designed to challenge and amuse programmers, and was not made to be suitable for practical use. It was created in 1993 by Urban Muller. Commands: > increment the data pointer (to point to the next cell to the right). < decrement the data pointer (to point to the next cell to the left). + increment (increase by one) the byte at the data pointer. - decrement (decrease by one) the byte at the data pointer. . output a character, the ASCII value of which being the byte at the data pointer. , accept one byte of input, storing its value in the byte at the data pointer. [ if the byte at the data pointer is zero, then instead of moving the instruction pointer forward to the next command, jump it forward to the command after the matching ] command. ] if the byte at the data pointer is nonzero, then instead of moving the instruction pointer forward to the next command, jump it back to the command after the matching [ command.

About

Deadlock

Features
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Deadlock is your all-in-one digital security toolkit. Scan your email for data breaches, check password strength, verify QR codes and URLs before opening them, and analyze your Wi-Fi network security — all in one app. - Email Scanner Enter your email address and instantly find out if it appears in known data breaches. See which companies were compromised, what data was exposed, and get step-by-step remediation guides to secure your accounts. - Password Checker Test any password's strength with real-time crack time estimates. Check if your passwords have been found in breach databases using the Have I Been Pwned API. Generate strong, random passwords with one tap. - QR Code Scanner Scan any QR code with your camera and Deadlock will check the destination URL against Google Safe Browsing before you open it. Safe links show green, dangerous ones show red — so you know before you click. - URL Safety Checker Paste any link and check it against threat databases. Deadlock identifies phishing sites, malware distribution pages, and social engineering attacks before they can harm you. - Network Scanner Analyze your current Wi-Fi connection for security issues. Check encryption type, identify open networks, and get recommendations to improve your network security. - Auto-Monitor Add your email addresses and receive background alerts whenever a new breach is detected. Stay protected without even opening the app. Security Score Track your overall security posture with a score based on your scanning activity, password hygiene, device security settings, and app usage. All features are completely free. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no ads. Your data never leaves your device.

Screenshots

BrainHack3 screens
Deadlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deadlock at every 8 days against BrainHack's every 6 weeks. BrainHack's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainHack ships an update every 6 weeks, Deadlock every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BrainHack versus Deadlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainHackDeadlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB9 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKatsuma TanakaTolga MERIC

In-app purchases

None

BrainHack

No in-app purchases

None

Deadlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainHack free?
BrainHack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deadlock free?
Deadlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainHack or Deadlock have ads?
Neither BrainHack nor Deadlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainHack or Deadlock?
BrainHack ships an update every 6 weeks, and Deadlock every 8 days. Most recently, BrainHack was updated on September 11, 2026 and Deadlock on September 14, 2026.

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