Frequently asked questions
The games
Will these games improve my brain, memory or intelligence?
We make no such claim. The games are made for fun and entertainment only, and we give no guarantee that playing will improve your brain, memory, attention, intelligence or any other ability, and the app offers no health benefits. Points and levels are part of the games; they don't measure your abilities.
Can the app help with a health condition?
No. Brain Twisters is not a medical or therapy product, and it is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. If you have concerns about your memory, attention or health, please talk to a doctor or another qualified professional.
Is it suitable for children?
The first level of every game suits children, and adults usually start at Medium. The app collects no personal information from anyone, including children. An adult should help young children and keep an eye on their screen time.
How do I learn a game?
Open the game and read its setup screen. Every game also has a "Watch how to play" button with an animated lesson and a sample game.
Can I play against a friend?
Yes. Chess and the other board games have pass & play: two people share one phone. Pass & play games don't earn points or count toward streaks.
Points and streaks
How are points worked out?
You earn points when you finish a scored game. Harder levels earn more, and there are bonuses for playing without hints or undos, for quick solves and for big wins. "How points work" on the Stats tab, and on each game's Stats page, lists the exact numbers.
Why didn't I get points for a game?
Pass & play games don't earn points. Resigning in the first few moves against the computer earns nothing, a puzzle that ends after 3 mistakes earns nothing, and leaving a quick game in the middle of a round records nothing.
Why did a hint cost me points?
Hints are free, but a game finished with any hint (or, against the computer, any undo) doesn't get the +25% no-help bonus.
What happens if I miss a day?
If you hold a streak freeze, it is used automatically and your daily streaks carry on. A frozen day keeps your streak but doesn't add to it, and freezes cover at most 3 missed days in a row. Without a freeze, the daily streak starts again.
How do I get a streak freeze?
You get 1 free freeze the first time a streak reaches 7 days. You can also buy one for 200 coins on the Stats tab. You can hold up to 5.
Are there ads or in-app purchases?
No. Coins are earned only by playing and can only be spent on streak freezes; they can't be bought with money.
Your data
Does the app need the internet?
No. Every game, lesson and setting works offline, and the app doesn't use the internet at all.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up or login.
What information does the app collect?
None. Your progress and settings are saved only on your phone and are never sent to us or anyone else. There are no ads, analytics or trackers. See the privacy policy for details.
Can I move my progress to a new phone?
No. Progress is saved only on this phone and is not included in Android backups or phone-to-phone transfers. Uninstalling the app deletes it.
How do I start over?
Go to Settings → Your data → Reset all progress. It deletes all scores, streaks, coins and unfinished games from this phone, and keeps your settings. It can't be undone.
Settings
The daily reminder doesn't appear. What can I do?
Check that notifications are allowed for Brain Twisters in your phone's settings, and that a battery saver isn't stopping the app. The reminder comes at about the time you chose, not to the minute, and it is skipped on days you have already finished a scored game.
How do I change the language?
Go to Settings → Language. The app is available in 10 languages; these help pages are in English.
The text is too small or too large.
Go to Settings → Text size and pick one of four sizes. It changes the text on every screen.
Some colours are hard to tell apart.
Turn on Settings → Colour-blind friendly colours. Stroop then uses colours that most people with colour blindness can tell apart.
Other questions
Who is responsible if something goes wrong?
The app is provided "as is", without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent the law allows, the developer is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage, injury or other consequence that comes from using the app or from not being able to use it. You use the app at your own risk.
How can I contact you?
Write to praveen.dev.mys@gmail.com.