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Trivia Crack Retro Brain Games

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Trivia Crack Retro Brain Games offers an engaging trivia experience, praised for its fun gameplay and mental stimulation, but it is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of intrusive ads and frequent technical issues.

4.7★ lifetime (285,667) Free + in-app purchases since 2018 by Etermax updated 0.3 mo ago recent negative 56% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Ads Gameplay Experience Monetization/Greed Bugs & Crashes Question Quality
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4★78
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Trivia Crack Retro Brain Games is a free-to-play trivia app that aims to provide a nostalgic and mentally stimulating experience. While many users enjoy the core gameplay and find it addictive, the app is plagued by an excessive amount of ads and various technical problems, leading to significant user frustration.

What users like

  • Engaging and fun trivia gameplayR3R6R11R17
  • Helps keep the mind sharp and provides mental exerciseR2R34R88
  • Offers a different and refreshing way to play Trivia CrackR4R6
  • Good for playing with friends and familyR11R18R42R49

What users complain about

  • Excessive and intrusive ads frequently interrupt gameplayR1R5R9R13
  • Ads often malfunction, getting stuck or redirecting to app storesR5R14R29R56
  • Frequent app crashes and bugs disrupt gameplayR56R64R84R182
  • Questions are sometimes too easy, repetitive, or have poor grammar/incorrect answersR26R28R38R44
  • Game design is perceived as greedy, pushing in-app purchases and subscriptions aggressivelyR25R46R53R55
  • Many questions are American-centric, alienating international playersR91R92R213R236
  • Difficulty of questions is inconsistent, ranging from very easy to extremely hardR246R292R314
  • User interface is cluttered and overwhelming with too many prompts and optionsR53R58R73R83
  • Issues with friend requests and multiplayer functionality not workingR271
  • Paid 'no ads' tier is misleading, only lasting 24 hours for some purchasesR25

Latest update · v1.227.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Phew! Good thing we fixed those bugs in time. We also implemented some visual improvements.

Recurring themes

Ads negative
The most prevalent complaint is the overwhelming number of ads. Users report ads appearing after every question, every round, or every few minutes, making the game nearly unplayable. Many ads also malfunction, getting stuck or redirecting users to app stores, forcing app restarts. This contradicts the developer's general 'bug fixes' note, as ad-related bugs persist.R1R5R9R13
Monetization/Greed negative
Users feel the app is overly aggressive with in-app purchases, subscriptions, and 'pay-to-win' mechanics. Even paying for ad removal doesn't eliminate all prompts to spend money. There are also concerns about misleading purchase descriptions, like a 99-cent 'no ads' tier only lasting 24 hours.R25R46R53R55
Bugs & Crashes negative
Despite developer notes claiming 'bug fixes,' many recent reviews report frequent app crashes, freezing during ads, and other technical glitches. These issues often lead to lost progress or automatic losses in multiplayer games.R14R52R56R64
Question Quality mixed
While many find the questions fun and mentally stimulating, a significant number of users complain about repetitive questions, poor grammar, incorrect answers, and an inconsistent difficulty curve. There's also a strong sentiment that questions are too American-centric, especially in categories like sports and pop culture.R26R28R38R44
Gameplay Experience positive
Many users genuinely enjoy the core trivia gameplay, finding it addictive, fun, and a good way to keep their minds sharp. The ability to play with friends and the 'retro' theme are also appreciated. However, this positive experience is often overshadowed by the ads and technical issues.R3R4R6R11

Who it's for

This app is for trivia enthusiasts who enjoy competitive play and don't mind navigating frequent ads or considering in-app purchases for an ad-free experience R42R49. It's particularly suited for those who appreciate the classic Trivia Crack format with a retro twist R6R17. It is NOT for users who expect an uninterrupted, ad-free experience, are easily frustrated by technical glitches, or prefer a clean, uncluttered user interface R1R5R29R58.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the overwhelming ad presence and technical issues. While the lifetime rating is high, it reflects a different user experience, likely from before the current level of monetization and ad intrusion. The confidence in the recent sentiment is high due to the sheer volume and consistency of complaints.

Frequently asked

Are there too many ads in Trivia Crack Retro Brain Games?
Yes, a significant majority of recent reviews indicate that there are far too many ads, often appearing after every question or round, making the game frustrating and nearly unplayable for many users R1R5R23R24.
Can you remove ads in Trivia Crack Retro Brain Games?
Yes, you can pay to remove ads, but some users report that a 99-cent 'no ads' tier only lasts for 24 hours, which is considered misleading R25. Even after paying, some users still encounter prompts for other in-game purchases R65.
Does Trivia Crack Retro Brain Games have bugs or crashes?
Yes, many recent reviews report frequent app crashes, especially mid-game, and ads that malfunction or get stuck, forcing users to restart the app R56R64R84R182.
Are the trivia questions good in Trivia Crack Retro Brain Games?
The questions are generally considered fun and mentally stimulating by many players, but some users find them repetitive, too easy, or occasionally containing poor grammar or incorrect answers R26R38R44R292.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R3] 5/5 · US Totally tubular: Good game download it i. Recommend it highly very for kids
  2. [R6] 5/5 · US “Trivia Crack Retro Brain Games Review”: Such a refreshingly different way of playing Trivia Crack, how can I give it anything else but a five star review? Thank you EVER SO MUCH for making this fantastic game!!! Please keep up the great work.
  3. [R11] 5/5 · US Fun: My fiancée and I love this game!!!
  4. [R17] 5/5 · US I love this game !: Trivia Crack Retro Brain Games isn’t just a game, it’s my daily mental gym, my dopamine hit, and my go-to ritual for staying sharp. The retro vibe gives it a nostalgic edge, but the gameplay is pure fire: fast-paced, addictive, and surprisingly strategic. Every question feels like a mini battle of wits, and I live for the rush of nailing those tough ones that make you feel like
  5. [R2] 3/5 · US 😆☹️😤😌🙃🙂: The game is not bad sometimes when you get to many losees you have to wait for the next day but it really grows your mind and it’s fun
  6. [R34] 5/5 · US Sixty and sharp: I love this game. Started playing it over 10 years ago. All of the nurses including myself played it everyday together I just turned 60, very busy work schedule, it helps keeps my mind sharp. Physical therapy for my memory and mental fortitude.
  7. [R88] 5/5 · US it’s the best: it’s so fun helps your brain
  8. [R4] 5/5 · US Better: Better than normal trivia crack
  9. [R18] 5/5 · US Awesome: Me and my girlfriend (who’s the best ever) play this game all the time on FaceTime and it never disappoints.
  10. [R42] 5/5 · US Trivia crack, two: An amazing game to play with friends or with anyone it shows common knowledge, but you can also play with without anyone in multiple different game modes included best of all you don’t have to pay
  11. [R49] 5/5 · US So good: Really good you get to compete with other people you can compete with your friend. It’s so good.
  12. [R1] 5/5 · US JUST STOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP: JUST STOP WITH THESE ADSSS THEIR DRIVING MEEE NUTSSSSS PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
  13. [R5] 3/5 · US Mostly Ads: You still be inundated with ads. Every few questions, you’ll receive an ad - win or lose. Within a couple minutes of starting, after answering 5/5 questions, I got stuck in an ad. Had to shut down and restart app to get out of it. I understand the game is free and you can pay to remove ads, but this level of ads makes me just want to avoid the game altogether.
  14. [R9] 3/5 · US No more ads pls.: I love the app but the ads are very annoying. They are in your way to play the game.
  15. [R13] 4/5 · US Ridiculous fun: If you love useless trivia, play this! But beware the adds, they’re overwhelming
  16. [R14] 5/5 · US I always liked the original version: It is freezing me up inside of ads though so I may uninstall it.
  17. [R29] 1/5 · US FIX UR ADS BRO: It LITERALLY takes four minutes trying to get out of some of the ads on this stupid app. I clicked the X 101 times and it keeps taking me to the App Store for whatever the ad is for. It happens every turn. It’s the most infuriating thing ever. I have never left a review before, but I am because I need this to be fixed. You have to click it in the most perfect orientation or it’ll t
  18. [R56] 3/5 · US Ad Malfunctions: I understand the need for ads to keep the game free, but this many?? I can’t do anything without an ad popping up it’s so annoying. Also sometimes I’m not able to close the ads and have to completely quit the app. Still a lot of bugs it would seem.
  19. [R64] 2/5 · US Fix the error: The message “an unexpected error has occurred. We’re working to fix it soon” popping up whenever I try to play a game through my iPhone for more than 2 hours. I really enjoy playing this game but y’all need to fix the error as soon as possible because it’s getting annoying not able to play any classical mode game.
  20. [R84] 2/5 · US Game constantly crashes: For some reason I will be in a middle of a match with a friend and it just turn off for no reason having me start the match all over again it is very frustrating
  21. [R182] 3/5 · US The app keeps bugging out: I love this game but every 30 minutes the app quits on me and it’s also very buggy so it’s really annoying when I’m about to answer and the app quits on me, that’s the only reason I’m giving it 3 stars.
  22. [R26] 1/5 · US Boring, easy Adware: Questions are way too easy and repeat. Full of ads
  23. [R28] 1/5 · US So bad.: Too many ads, boring questions, too many pop up’s just let me play the game! Don’t download you’ll just delete in a few days.
  24. [R38] 1/5 · US Questions don’t make sense.: What size ball do you need for basketball? Large Small Medium Large Clearly these are not ‘sizes’ of basketballs and the fact that someone posted this question and it was put into the game but the excellent trivia questions I suggest never make it. I am going to in download this game most likely. This isn’t trivia whatsoever.
  25. [R44] 3/5 · US Repeats the same questions: This game is OK, but it is constantly repeating the same questions in the same round. For instance, they asked the same question four times in one round same goes for other questions. It sometimes it doesn’t count your points, and the grammar on some questions isn’t good.
  26. [R25] 1/5 · US WARNING DO NOT BUY ANY LADDER REWARDS: If you are buying the ¢99 ladder reward for the Free “No Ads” tier be aware that it is only for 24 hours only. It is blatantly misleading to scrape ¢99 off of anyone who thinks they got a good deal.
  27. [R46] 1/5 · US Greed Like You’ve Never Seen: Trivia crack is such a good game at it’s core. Unfortunately, to reach that core, you have to peel back 10 onion layers of constant pop-up advertisements and in-game purchases. To remove ads from this game, you have to pay a MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION. Even if you were to do this, you will be hit with more in-game pop-ups asking you for money every time you are doing someth
  28. [R53] 1/5 · US Poor and greedy design: The entire nature of the UI of this game is designed to keep children or impulsive people glued to the screen at all times in an effort to get them to spend money. Everything is flashing at you or begging for your attention with exclamation marks and pulsing images. There is an ad on your screen at all times, including full screen pop up’s occasionally. There are also paid
  29. [R55] 1/5 · US Hard core adult casino: All the money grab trash gets in the way of using the app. It’s a mess.
  30. [R91] 3/5 · US Too much stranger things: This game is fun. My only problem is when I click on unusual phenomena. It’s too many stranger things questions. Bro I’m 29 I don’t know anything about stranger things.
  31. [R92] 3/5 · US Sheilz: Really fun game. But I really wish they’d have more diverse sports questions. Over 50% of the questions in the sports category at least are about football.
  32. [R213] 3/5 · GB American centric: Questions are very American-centric
  33. [R236] 3/5 · GB Too many American sports questions: I’m sure there are more sports in the world other than baseball, hockey and American football. Need to make it fairer on the other countries that play this game. Good game otherwise
  34. [R246] 3/5 · GB Good at the start but quickly becomes tiresome: Ads are really annoying. Also, once you get to a certain level the questions get ridiculously hard. Not even “slightly challenging” just “who would even know that?”
  35. [R292] 3/5 · GB Meh it’s ok: The reason I only gave this game 3 stars is that there’s WAY to many ads and the questions are either too easy or too hard so I would say it’s ok 🙂
  36. [R314] 3/5 · GB Difficulty all over the place and ads: I enjoy this game enough but what’s going on with the difficulty? At first it seemed like it was for kids, and now suddenly you need to be a professor to answer the questions. Also, far far too many ads.
  37. [R58] 3/5 · US Just okay, not great: The main screen is too busy. The ads are waaaay too frequent and too long. It’s difficult to know how to use any rewards you’ve earned. The support doesn’t work. The actual game part of it is fun. Unfortunately it’s difficult to enjoy due to the other aspects. 1) How do we see our win/loss record? 2) Why have a Support button if it doesn’t work?
  38. [R73] 2/5 · US A nugget of what I want and a mountain of what I don’t want.: The scene is clogged with pointless options that I do not want or care to see. You have to click through several ads/offers from the game each time you play it. You get pulled into games by strangers and it gets treated the same as a game you actually want to play. This app is a hellscape of attention stealing distractions. Too much lik
  39. [R83] 1/5 · US Too many prompts: You bombarded me for a review here ya go
  40. [R271] 3/5 · GB It started of well...: Initially was a great game! Really enjoyed being able to play friends, especially while in lockdown. However now when they request to play me, or vice versa, the request doesn’t come through - this has been happening for days! Is there a way to fix it?!?
  41. [R52] 1/5 · US Why?: I wanted to like this game. But every time I open it up to play someone back it auto answers a question and I just lose a turn. Despite me only opening the game. It’s infuriating
  42. [R23] 1/5 · US Disaster: I had never seen anything like this before. This much advertising in the middle of every game round and after every question, awful.
  43. [R24] 1/5 · US Ads: It’s ridiculous how many ads there are. Ruins the game.
  44. [R65] 4/5 · US Fun but…: I really like this game and I pay to have it be ad free due to the frankly insane amount of ads. However this has not completely eliminated the issue as one might suspect. I can’t go to a new screen without being asked to buy something in this game. It is infuriating to be asked to buy something every 3 seconds. I’m already paying, leave me alone. It makes me exit the app pretty often be

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store