Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories vs Gartic.io

How do Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories and Gartic.io compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories	Gartic.io
Genre	Trivia	Trivia
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	medium	easy
Ad intensity	high	high
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	low
Typical session	short	short
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5
Ratings count	228,417	5,221
Reviews say	What players like Engaging story-driven puzzle levels with memorable characters Good balance of challenge without being frustratingly difficult Helpful hints available when stuck Common complaints Frequent ads interrupting gameplay after nearly every level Ad reward system buggy—watching ads doesn't always grant rewards Some levels have bugs where game mechanics don't work properly	What players like Fun multiplayer drawing and guessing with friends Customizable rooms and themes Simple mechanics accessible to all ages Common complaints Toxic chat with excessive cursing and inappropriate content unsuitable for children Weak moderation and reporting system that fails to prevent abuse Rampant cheating, bots, and hackers disrupting gameplay

Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories — A collection of tricky brain teasers and riddle puzzles told through quirky story scenarios with colorful characters. (rated medium difficulty, high ad pressure) Gartic.io — Draw and guess in real-time multiplayer rounds to race toward the points goal, but watch out for toxic players. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.