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226+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the research game category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 226+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Research Game

ResearchGate#1

ResearchGate by ResearchGate GmbH

Access research on the go
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😊(14K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access over 150 million scientific publications and connect with millions of researchers worldwide. Stay updated on new research in your field, track your academic stats, and download full-text articles for offline reading.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Useful for research and collaboration
  • 👍 Great for tracking citations and impact
  • 🔍 Helpful for discovering relevant research
  • 💡 Valuable platform for sharing work

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 📱 Not optimized for iPad/tablet use
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
Rise of Cultures: Kingdom game#2

Rise of Cultures: Kingdom game by InnoGames GmbH

Build a City, Discover History
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😐(21K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build and expand cities across diverse historical civilizations. Research technologies, engage in strategic battles, explore new territories, and trade goods to strengthen your empire. Experience mankind's history through gameplay.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fun to play
  • 🚀 Slow-burning game for casual players
  • 🎨 Unique and appealing art style
  • 🕰️ Relaxed progression through the ages

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Immediate paywall after early stages
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and resource grind
Idle Research#3

Idle Research by Considera Core LLC

Fun Incremental Game!
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.8😊(828 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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An addictive incremental game where you research and craft items to generate energy. Features idle and active playstyles with massive numbers and hundreds of hours of content. Enjoy a modern UI, cloud saving, and a variety of unlockable features and mini-games.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great progression and gameplay
  • 🚀 Efficient and well-optimized
  • 💡 Unique and engaging mechanics
  • 🎨 Customizable UI and visuals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, freezes)
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🕰️ Slow progress at later stages

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Research Rush
Research Rush
Research Rush
Casual Lab Science Simulator
Free

Build a thriving scientific lab by recruiting a team of specialists and strategically investing in upgrades. Utilize random events to your advantage to accelerate discoveries, secure funding, and gather valuable loot. Achieve your ultimate science goals and build your dream research facility.

Build a team of scientistsStrategic upgrade deploymentRecruit team members with custom boosts
🎮 Games
(4)
free with in-app purchases
5
Magic Research
Magic Research
Magic Research
by Matias Ezequiel Colotto
$3.99

Lead a new magic institution to discover the secrets of magic and achieve fame. Research spells, build your campus, manage staff, and uncover hidden storylines to win the Tournament of Magic. Enjoy a complete game experience with no ads.

Cast over 100 spellsResearch magic in various schoolsBuild and manage campus
🎮 Games
(180)
paid
6
The Royal Game of Ur
The Royal Game of Ur
The Royal Game of Ur
play together on one device
Free

Experience an ancient two-player board game from 2500 BC on a single device. Enjoy immediate play with no ads or subscriptions, and the option for a voluntary tip to support the developer.

Two-player gameplayPlay on one deviceNo ads
🎮 Games
(0)
free with in-app purchases
7
Academia.edu
Academia.edu
Academia.edu
Accelerating research
Free

Access a vast library of open-access research papers on your mobile device. Discover new studies, track mentions and readership of your work, and connect with fellow scholars. Explore millions of academic papers on diverse topics.

Discover and read researchSave research papersTrack mentions and readership
📚 Education
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Dive in the Past - The Game
Dive in the Past - The Game
Dive in the Past - The Game
by 3D Research S.R.L.
Free
🎮 Games
(1)
9
Apple Research
Apple Research
Apple Research
by Apple Inc.
Free

Contribute to groundbreaking health research by participating in studies using your Apple Watch and iPhone. Gain insights into your health and help advance medical science and Apple's health technologies. Choose which data to share and manage your contributions.

Join health research studiesLearn about research partners and goalsUnderstand study expectations
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.5K)
free
10
Story Telling Game: Dice Tales
Story Telling Game: Dice Tales
Story Telling Game: Dice Tales
Create fables with story cubes
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
GOHUNT: Research & Maps
GOHUNT: Research & Maps
GOHUNT: Research & Maps
Maps, Draw Odds, and Research
Free

This app provides comprehensive tools for hunters, including advanced research and filtering for draw odds, unit profiles, and GPS mapping across all 50 states. It helps users find, plan, and navigate their hunting expeditions with detailed land data and offline map capabilities.

Advanced hunting research and filteringDraw odds and unit profilesGPS mapping for all 50 states
🗺️ Navigation
(8.4K)
subscription
12
Cars Adventure games for kids free build a house
Cars Adventure games for kids free build a house
Cars Adventure games for kids free build a house
by Gadget Software Development and Research LLC
Free

Embark on a city-saving adventure with various vehicles. Engage in interactive mini-games like firefighting, construction, and delivering ice cream. This app fosters development of attention, logic, and fine motor skills in young children.

Collection of five interactive mini-gamesDevelops attention, logic, and motor skillsDesigned for toddlers and preschoolers (1-4 years)
🎮 Games
(2)
free
13
Trading Legend
Trading Legend
Trading Legend
by BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED
Free

Experience life as a common citizen in ancient China and build a business empire. Manage various shops, engage in global trade, and enjoy a slower pace of life with farming and crafting. This role-playing game features a traditional painting art style and offers a rich simulation experience.

Business simulationAncient China settingTraditional painting art style
🎮 Games
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
14
HOF: Sports Stats & Data
HOF: Sports Stats & Data
HOF: Sports Stats & Data
Research Every Player & Game
Free

Access advanced sports statistics and analytics for various leagues. Research players and games with flexible filters, clean visuals, and data tools. Join a community and enhance your understanding of sports through numbers.

Advanced data toolsFlexible filtersClean visuals
⚽ Sports
(10K)
subscription
15
R Discovery: Academic Research
R Discovery: Academic Research
R Discovery: Academic Research
Access 100M+ research papers
Free

Access over 250 million research papers, including open access and preprints, with personalized feeds and curated reading lists. This app simplifies literature searches and helps you stay updated on academic research.

Access 250M+ research articlesPersonalized AI-curated feedsOpen access article library
📚 Education
(904)
free with in-app purchases
16
Dilemma Game
Dilemma Game
Dilemma Game
by Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Free

This educational game presents users with integrity-related dilemmas, prompting critical discussion and the development of a moral compass. It offers multiple modes for individual, group, or lecture settings to foster an open and inclusive professional culture.

Integrity and professionalism dilemmasMultiple game modes (Individual, Group, Lecture)Promotes critical discussion
📚 Education
(1)
free
17
Magic Research 2
Magic Research 2
Magic Research 2
by Matias Ezequiel Colotto
$4.69

Embark on a magical quest as a rookie wizard to find or create the Philosopher's Stone. Utilize over 120 spells, transmute hundreds of items, and lead a team of wizards in a semi-automated combat system. Explore dozens of areas, uncover secrets, and experience over 60 hours of gameplay.

Over 120 distinct spellsTransmute over 250 itemsControl a team of wizards
🎮 Games
(99)
paid
18
Action Network: Sports Betting
Action Network: Sports Betting
Action Network: Sports Betting
Live Odds, Picks & Bet Tracker
Free

This app provides tools for making informed sports bets, including live odds, bet tracking, and expert picks. It offers real-time scores, analysis, and alerts for various sports, helping users manage their wagers and share wins.

Real-time oddsBet trackingLive scores
⚽ Sports
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Vision Engage
Vision Engage
Vision Engage
By Velocity Clinical Research
Free

Participate in clinical studies with ease. Explore new opportunities, manage appointments, and receive payments directly through the app. Stay informed about research and communicate with your study site.

Explore new study opportunitiesBuild and update participant profileReceive faster payments
🏥 Medical
(6.3K)
ad-supported
20
Perplexity - AI Search & Chat
Perplexity - AI Search & Chat
Perplexity - AI Search & Chat
Ask. Research. Trusted Answers
Free

Get accurate, source-backed answers to any question with this AI-powered search and chat tool. It leverages top AI models for deep research, drafting emails, and more, syncing across devices. Discover new information and organize your findings in a personal library.

AI-powered search with cited sourcesDeep research and guided explorationConversational follow-up questions
📊 Productivity
(480K)
free with in-app purchases

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