# Brain It On! vs Build a Bridge!

Brain It On! and Build a Bridge! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Brain It On!'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Build a Bridge!'s. Brain It On! also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Build a Bridge!'s advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 5.2K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain It On! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Build a Bridge! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Brain It On! against 4.6 for Build a Bridge!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build a Bridge! has 26K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Brain It On!'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Build a Bridge!'s.

Brain It On! ships an update every 3 weeks, Build a Bridge! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain It On! | Build a Bridge! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-it-on/id985367692/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bridge/id1165289168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Orbital Nine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/887216732) | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain It On!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-it-on/id985367692)

Engage your mind with tricky physics puzzles. Draw shapes to find creative solutions to increasingly difficult challenges. Compete with friends and discover multiple ways to solve each puzzle.

**Highlights:** Dozens of brain-busting puzzles, Puzzles added regularly, Compete with friends, Multiple solutions per puzzle, Share unique solutions

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Popup Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Full Game (75% off) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Full Game (50% off) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Full Game (25% off) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Engaging physics-based puzzles
- 👍 Encourages creative thinking
- 👍 Good for brain exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drawing accuracy issues
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes too quickly
- 🔋 Overheating on some devices
- 👎 Too many ads for hints

**Reported bugs**

- Level selector not working past level 220
- Inability to draw near screen edges due to OS gestures
- Hint videos not always helpful
- In-app purchases not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Level editor to create custom puzzles
- Ability to save progress
- Improved drawing controls
- Better hints and guidance


### Build a Bridge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bridge/id1165289168)

A physics-based puzzle game where you design and build bridges using various materials. Test your creations in 3D to see if they hold up under pressure, with multiple levels and environments to explore.

**Highlights:** Physics-based bridge construction, Choose from wood, metal, and cables, 86 challenging levels, Realistic physics engine, 3D testing mode, Easy mode for creativity

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Orient World | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Constructor | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 🚀 No WiFi required
- 🚀 Good graphics
- 👍 Teaches engineering concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Extremely difficult levels
- 🤔 Unrealistic bridge scenarios
- 🤯 Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads causing the game to malfunction

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Controller support
- Easier difficulty mode
- Less intrusive ads
- Ability to build bridges freely without restrictions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain It On! free?

Brain It On! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Build a Bridge! free?

Build a Bridge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brain It On! or Build a Bridge!?

Build a Bridge! is rated higher. Brain It On! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Build a Bridge! averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Brain It On! or Build a Bridge! have ads?

Both Brain It On! and Build a Bridge! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain It On! or Build a Bridge!?

Brain It On! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Build a Bridge! every 2 months. Most recently, Brain It On! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Build a Bridge! on October 18, 2026.

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