# Brainess vs Escape Game

The clearest difference is rating: Escape Game at 5.0 against Brainess's 4.3. Brainess's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (199 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Brainess costs $0.99 and Escape Game $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Escape Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainess has 199 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Brainess's written reviews are positive against 50% of Escape Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brainess ships an update every 3 months, Escape Game every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainess | Escape Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **$0.49** |
| Rating | [4.3 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainess-train-your-brain/id982836020/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-both-sides/id6498879835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #143 |
| Size | 19 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) | [Yukihiro Hozumi](https://appshunter.io/developer/923909740) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainess-train-your-brain/id982836020)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

This application offers a collection of brain training games designed to stimulate cognitive functions. It helps improve memory, vision, and computation skills through engaging challenges. Users can track their progress and monitor their 'brain age' with daily exercises.

**Highlights:** 7 brain training games, Improves memory, Enhances vision skills, Boosts computation skills, Monitors brain age, Daily brain exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Escape Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-both-sides/id6498879835)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

This application combines two escape room games. One offers a heartwarming story with 18 episodes, while the other provides a horror-themed challenge with occult elements and 18 episodes. An additional game unlocks after completing both.

**Highlights:** Two distinct escape games, Heartwarming story mode, Horror-themed escape challenge, 18 episodes per game, Unlockable bonus game, Suitable for iOS devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainess free?

Brainess costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Escape Game free?

Escape Game costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brainess or Escape Game?

Escape Game is rated higher. Brainess averages 4.3 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Escape Game averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brainess or Escape Game have ads?

Neither Brainess nor Escape Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainess or Escape Game?

Brainess ships an update every 3 months, and Escape Game every 2 months. Most recently, Brainess was updated on October 29, 2026 and Escape Game on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Brainess or Escape Game?

Brainess currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Escape Game at #143. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*