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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

BrainPOP vs Braindom

BrainPOP 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner BrainPOP
Braindom 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55

Choose BrainPOP for a more educational experience with fewer ads.

Full reviews: BrainPOP · Braindom

BrainPOP offers a more robust educational platform with a variety of learning resources, while Braindom suffers from excessive ads that diminish the gameplay experience. Users appreciate BrainPOP's engaging content but express concerns over its pricing structure.

Head to head

features edge: BrainPOPR12R45R72R89
BrainPOP BrainPOP provides a wide range of educational videos and quizzes, which users find helpful for learning.
Braindom Braindom offers puzzle-based gameplay but lacks depth and variety, with users noting repetitive levels.
ease of use edge: BrainPOPR6R17R61R85
BrainPOP Users find BrainPOP easy to navigate, though some report technical issues.
Braindom Braindom is straightforward but often disrupted by ads, making it frustrating for users.
reliability edge: BrainPOPR22R19R115R94
BrainPOP BrainPOP has some connectivity issues reported, but generally functions well.
Braindom Braindom frequently crashes and has been criticized for its ad-heavy structure, impacting reliability.
price/value tieR10R25R63R88
BrainPOP BrainPOP is seen as expensive, with users wanting more free content for educational purposes.
Braindom Braindom is free but heavily monetized through ads, leading users to feel frustrated with the value.
support tieR42R94R112
BrainPOP BrainPOP users mention issues with customer support regarding subscription issues.
Braindom Braindom users report similar frustrations with customer service, especially regarding ad removal.
Pick BrainPOP if

you want a comprehensive educational tool that engages children and provides a variety of learning materials.

Pick Braindom if

you prefer casual puzzle games and don't mind a barrage of ads.

Evidence note: Both apps have a free tier, but BrainPOP's recent negative reviews often stem from pricing frustrations, while Braindom's issues primarily arise from ad overload.

Frequently asked

Is BrainPOP free?
BrainPOP offers a limited free version, but most content requires a subscription, which can cost around $350 per year.

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. [R12] BrainPOP 3/5 · US Read: I love this app so much because it makes learning fun but your also only limited to the free movies which makes it not as fun and limited to what you can learn which makes it hard to find a good video.
  2. [R45] BrainPOP 5/5 · US BrainPOP: BrainPOP is a good app because it helps me to learn and quiz myself on topics such as mathematics, science, and social studies in a fun way. Also if I’m slagging in school when I get home I can go watch a movie on the topic I’m stuck on.
  3. [R72] Braindom 3/5 · US Fun but too repetitive: Fun until you’ve tried the different puzzles the game has to offer and then it gets repetitive. Would like handcrafted unique levels where I can play hundreds without seeing repetition
  4. [R89] Braindom 4/5 · US Good but repetitive: The puzzles are fun, but after a while the puzzles start to get really repetitive
  5. [R6] BrainPOP 3/5 · US Error: There is a connection error and it won’t let me play any videos
  6. [R17] BrainPOP 4/5 · US Discovered a new bug: I can’t hear anything. I checked my sound and it is on. Please fix it.
  7. [R61] Braindom 1/5 · US All Ads: 99% ads for 5 seconds of gameplay.
  8. [R85] Braindom 1/5 · US Ads: I understand it’s the free version and so ads will come with that, but the amount that this app has is way too much. The puzzles take 3 seconds to pass then immediately right after it’s 45 seconds of ads. Then 2-3 second to pass next level then another 45 seconds. If you’re not willing to pay for the app don’t bother, you’ll end up uninstalling like myself.
  9. [R22] BrainPOP 1/5 · US DIDNT WORK DO NOT BUY: We were using the free trial, I was so excited to add this to our homeschool curriculum once the free trial was up, so we did all the steps. And then once we got an account we were getting error messages from all the videos, then I checked the Wi-Fi, full bars, restarted the app, and eventually restarted my IPad, and guess what? Still not working. If they want you to pay 350
  10. [R19] BrainPOP 1/5 · US Crashed: After SO long, BrainPOP crashed suddenly!
  11. [R115] Braindom 1/5 · US Freezes up: Totally froze up after only 3 games- had to turn my phone off and on to get rid of it…
  12. [R94] Braindom 1/5 · US Not what is advertised: Not what is advertised. When I tried to cancel before free period, I could not. They charged my CC. I emailed a few times and there has been no response
  13. [R10] BrainPOP 1/5 · US It was free for me but then I had to pay I don’t think you should use this: It used to be free but then I had to pay so much money
  14. [R25] BrainPOP 2/5 · US BrainPOP: Honestly I love BrainPOP, I used to watch it all the time in school. But I think it should be free in case you don’t have enough to pay for it.
  15. [R63] Braindom 3/5 · US Good but a lot of ads: It’s fun but the ads are aggressive. I found you can remove ads for $5 though, which is reasonable.
  16. [R88] Braindom 1/5 · US Ad-Free Doesn’t Work: I paid for ad free twice and it’s still showing a 35 second ad after every puzzle so annoying I don’t even want to play it any more
  17. [R42] BrainPOP 2/5 · US Subscription process not straightforward: Good luck trying to get a working copy on a child’s tablet, iOS purchases don’t port to family subscriptions, and website-based subscriptions apparently must be confirmed by the provider during business hours. Nice product but terrible business management.
  18. [R112] Braindom 1/5 · US Thieves: Paid $2.99 for the ad blocker, still get ads every level completion.

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