Information for Parents
Straight answers about content, age ratings, purchases and ads in our four games, plus how to lock down spending at device level. Everything here matches the per-game facts on the game pages themselves.
Store content rating vs. recommended age
These are two different things and it is worth separating them. The store content rating is assigned through Apple's and Google's own questionnaires and describes what the game contains. Ours are not all the same, so the table below lists them per game rather than giving you one number to remember.
| Game | App Store | Google Play | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Obby | 4+ | Everyone | Obby · Parkour |
| Prison Escape | 9+ | Everyone | Obby · Escape |
| Cat Simulator | 4+ | Not on Google Play | Virtual pet |
| Talking Dog | 4+ | Everyone | Virtual pet |
Prison Escape is rated 9+ on the App Store — higher than our other three games. Apple applies that rating to infrequent or mild cartoon violence; in this game that is the guards and the trap-filled corridors. There is still no gore, no horror and no realistic violence in it.
The audience we design for is older — roughly 10 to 15. That is not a safety judgement, it is a difficulty one: the obby games are built to be hard, and a younger child will find them frustrating rather than unsuitable. The pet games suit a wider range.
We do not tell you whether a game is right for your child — the store rating and the content facts are here so you can decide that yourself.
In-app purchases and the subscription
Every game is free to download, and the core gameplay — the obstacle courses, the pet care loop — is free to play. They are not free of purchases, and the most important thing to know is that all four sell an auto-renewing subscription.
| Game | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Obby | $9.99 | $19.99 | $59.99 |
| Prison Escape | $9.99 | $19.99 | $99.99 |
| Cat Simulator | $9.99 | $19.99 | $49.99 |
| Talking Dog | $9.99 | $19.99 | $49.99 |
US App Store prices, checked 14 August 2026. Every game also offers the same free three-day trial, which becomes the weekly plan unless cancelled.
The trial converts automatically. Each game offers a free three-day trial of premium access. Unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends, it becomes a paid weekly subscription at $9.99 a week. That is the single most likely source of an unexpected charge, so it is worth knowing before a child taps through it.
Premium unlocks different things in different games — extra game modes, skin packs, doubled rewards, daily currency and ad removal. In Mega Obby it also covers access to the sandbox level editor. Each game page lists exactly what its premium tier includes.
Individual modes, skin packs and currency packs can also be bought outright instead of subscribing.
All payments run through Apple's or Google's own purchase systems, so we never see or store card details, and refunds follow the store's own policy rather than ours. Purchases require confirmation before charging.
To stop purchases entirely: on iOS use Settings → Screen Time → Content & Privacy Restrictions → iTunes & App Store Purchases, and set In-app Purchases to Don't Allow. On Android use the Google Play app → Settings → Authentication → Require authentication for purchases, or set up supervision through Family Link. Both let a child keep playing while every payment needs your approval. Apple and Google document these controls on their own support sites, which are the authoritative instructions if the menus move.
Ads
Free versions may show ads between levels. Premium access removes them, and some games also sell a separate one-off ad removal. Ad placements are configured for family-friendly content categories. If you have seen an ad in one of our games that you do not think belongs there, tell us — include the game and roughly when you saw it and we will chase it with the network.
Chat and contact with other players
There is no open chat in any Brainytrainee game. Leaderboards show scores and names only, and no game asks a child to type something that other players will see. None of our games includes player-to-player messaging, voice or friend requests.
Screen time and how the games treat a break
Obby levels are short by design — a run takes a couple of minutes — and there is no energy system that gates how long you can play or punishes you for stopping. The pet games are built for short daily visits: needs decay slowly, and coming back after a week costs progress rather than causing anything bad to happen to the pet. If you set a device timer, our games will not fight it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a subscription, and does the free trial charge automatically?
Yes to both. All four games offer premium access with a free three-day trial, and unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends it becomes a paid weekly subscription at $9.99 a week. Monthly and yearly plans are also offered. You can cancel a trial or a subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings, and blocking in-app purchases at device level stops it being started at all.
Can my child spend money without me knowing?
Not if you lock purchases at device level, which we would recommend before handing over a device. On iOS: Settings → Screen Time → Content & Privacy Restrictions → iTunes & App Store Purchases → In-app Purchases → Don't Allow. On Android: Google Play → Settings → Authentication → Require authentication for purchases. Both leave the game fully playable.
What age rating do these games carry?
Three of the four are rated 4+ on the App Store: Mega Obby, Cat Simulator and Talking Dog. Prison Escape is rated 9+. On Google Play all three published games carry Everyone. We design the gameplay for players around 10–15, mainly because the obby games are deliberately difficult — but the rating that matters for content is the store's, not ours.
Are there in-app purchases?
Yes — optional cosmetic items, extra modes and ad removal. All payments go through Apple or Google and can be blocked with Screen Time on iOS or purchase authentication and Family Link on Android.
Can my child chat with strangers in these games?
No. There is no open chat, voice or messaging in any Brainytrainee game. Leaderboards show scores and names only.
Do the games show ads?
The free versions may show ads between levels, configured for family-friendly categories. An optional one-time purchase removes them.
Do the games work offline?
The core gameplay does — obby levels and pet care both work without a connection. Leaderboards and some other online features need one.
Who do I contact about a safety or privacy question?
Email business@brainytrainee.com. A person reads every message, and privacy requests are answered within 30 days.
Questions
If you have seen something in one of our games you want to ask about, email business@brainytrainee.com — a person reads every message. Per-game facts are on each game page: Mega Obby, Prison Escape, Cat Simulator and Talking Dog.
Facts on this page were checked against the live store listings on .