# Braincup - Brain Training — Memory, focus & math trainer

> Open-source brain training app for memory, focus, and math skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Schubert.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braincup-brain-training/id1483376887 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Schubert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219649975)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.3 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian and 42 more
- Released: 2019-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braincup-brain-training/id1483376887/reviews.md

## What is Braincup?

Train your brain with 43 fun mini games that challenge your memory, focus, logic and math skills. Braincup gives you quick, sharp workouts that fit into any break. No ads, no tracking, and fully open source.

MATH
Mental Calculation: follow the expressions, using each result as the base for the next.
Chain Calculation: solve complex formulas step by step.
Sherlock Calculation: reach the goal using only the given numbers and operators.
Fraction Calculation: solve the fractions.
Value Comparison: pick the expression with the highest value.
Bubble Sum: add the numbers on the floating bubbles.
Quick Sum: numbers flash one at a time, add them up.
Missing Operators: find the operators that make the equation true.
Matchstick Riddles: move matchsticks to fix broken equations.

MEMORY
Visual Memory: memorize the shapes, then name the hidden one.
Ghost Grid: watch the tiles light up, then tap them back in order.
Digit Memory: memorize digits, solve a problem, then recall them.
Simon Says: each round adds a pad, tap the whole sequence back.
Spot the New: tap the animal you have not seen before.
N-Back: watch the shapes flash by, then tap the one asked for.
Orbit Tracker: track the highlighted balls as they move.

FOCUS
Anomaly Puzzle: find the figure that stands out.
Color Confusion: tap the cells where word and font color match.
Colored Shapes: add up the points from the correct statements.
Flash Crowd: tap the side that flashed more dots.
Schulte Table: tap the numbers in order as fast as you can.
Flags: identify the country by its flag.
Mental Flex: the pair at the top says which trait counts, shape or color.

LOGIC
Pattern Sequence: work out the rule in each row and complete the matrix.
Mental Rotations: decide if the second block is the first one turned, or mirrored.
Path Finder: follow the arrows to the destination.
Mini Sudoku and Sudoku: classic number placement, small grid or full size.
Mini Chess, Solo Chess and Chess: endgame puzzles, capture chains, or a full game against the CPU or a friend.
Lights Out: turn off every light.
Sliding Puzzle: slide the tiles back into order.
Shikaku: split the grid into rectangles, one number each.
Nurikabe: paint the sea around numbered islands.
Cat Queens: one cat per row, column and zone, never touching.
Knot: connect the colored dots without crossing.
Tower of Hanoi: move the stack, never a larger disk on a smaller one.
Peg Solitaire: jump pegs until one remains.
Prism Clear: swap tiles to clear lines and empty the board.
Trio: find three cards that share a shape, a count or a fill.
Wordle: guess the hidden five-letter word in six tries.
Bulls & Cows: crack the secret 4-digit number.

Every exercise has medals to chase, and achievements track how far you have come.

No tracking. Open source.

## Key features

- Memory and focus enhancement
- Math skill development
- Observation puzzles
- Spatial reasoning challenges
- Mental calculation practice
- Visual memory training

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braincup-brain-training/id1483376887/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Braincup

*2026-06-03*

It's a very good app for memory training. However, some of the games require a better instruction of how to play.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the fair feedback. I will publish an update with better instructions soon

## Frequently asked questions about Braincup

### What kind of puzzles does Braincup offer?

Braincup features a variety of puzzles including Anomaly Puzzle, Path Finder, Mental Calculation, Sherlock Calculation, Chain Calculation, Color Confusion, Fraction Calculation, Height Comparison, Visual Memory, Mini Sudoku, and Mini Chess.

### Is Braincup suitable for all ages?

Braincup has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to improve their cognitive skills.

### How much does Braincup cost?

Braincup is a paid app, priced at $0.99.

### Does Braincup have ads?

No, Braincup is an open-source app that explicitly states it has no ads and no tracking, offering pure brain-boosting fun.

### What devices does Braincup support?

Braincup is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Braincup updated?

The latest version of Braincup is 2.23.0, and it was last updated on June 26, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule.

### What is the user sentiment for Braincup?

Braincup has a rating of 4.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting a positive initial reception from its users.

### Does Braincup offer certifications for completing challenges?

The app description does not mention any certifications being offered for completing challenges. Its focus is on personal cognitive improvement.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.0 — 2026-09-01

Group the main menu into colour-coded sections
Add a Take Your Time section for the IQ test, Chess, Sudoku and other slow puzzles
Show progress right on the untimed game tiles
Cite the cognitive task behind eight games in their instructions
Fix Flash Crowd being winnable on dot size instead of count
Improve German and French translations

### 3.3.0 — 2026-08-30

Add Mental Rotations game
Add Mental Flex game
Add an in-app language picker in Settings
Add seven Indian languages
Add guides for Geometry shapes and Arithmetic rules
Translate the Learn Math catalog into French and Dutch
Improve Learn Math readability and large text support
Faster menu and game screens
Upgrade dependencies

### 3.2.0 — 2026-08-27

Add Learn Math section with lessons, tests and certificates
Add 21 new languages
Award a store achievement for every Learn certificate
Update the desktop and web icons to the new mascot
Fix N-Back gold cup being unreachable
Fix the Play store listings and locale codes
Faster web start-up
Upgrade dependencies

### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-20

Pattern Sequence is now a 3x3 matrix reasoning puzzle
New mascot app icons
Fix Trio gold medal not unlocking
Fix achievement restore on reinstall
Improve OLED and color blind colors
Improve mascot and feedback icons
Faster Knot and Nurikabe puzzle generation
Upgrade dependencies

### 2.32.0 — 2026-08-01

Add Bulls and Cows game
Add Missing Operators game

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