BrainHQ

BrainHQ

Brain Training That Works

22K ratings
373 reviews
#143 in top-grossing Education
📚 Education
💪 Health & Fitness
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 10, 2012
  • March 10, 2026

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About

This app offers a scientifically-backed brain training program designed to improve cognitive functions like memory, attention, and processing speed. It features adaptive exercises that adjust to your performance, fitting into your daily routine with sessions as short as five minutes.

Scientifically validated brain exercises
Improves memory and processing speed
Adaptive training adjusts to performance
Daily free exercise
Personalized brain fitness goals
Flexible training sessions
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What's New in BrainHQ

10.1

March 10, 2026

This release improves accessibility, including support for light and dark mode, responsive text, and updated iPad layouts.

Subscription plans

BrainHQ

A BrainHQ subscription gives you access to many more levels, exercises, and features.

$13.991 Month
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 143-3

Education

This app dropped -3 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

multiple glitches

I have an iphone and one of the exercises (Divided Attention)does not recognize when I correctly tap the screen. I have brought this to their attention and they acknowledged the problem but have not fixed it. Another exercise (Hear,Hear) cuts off the sound that one is supposed to match- making it impossible to do so. Very frustrating. Maybe better off taking piano lessons than using this.
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Yuck

Developing peer reviewed work into games that can help blunt public health impacts of dementia is great. Charging exorbitant subscription rates for it is evil. The science is funded, the game development is not terribly expensive, and using the studies as branding for the sake of profiteering is disgusting. Ordinary everyday capitalist evil, but evil. Non-jerks have tried to replicate UFOV games for free as open source options but of course they don’t have access to the progression algorithm data derived from the study which was monetized by the jerks.
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Disabled and disappointed

I have MS and am constantly challenged in life with cognitive issues. I thought this app would assist me with thinking clearly and quickly. I find that the instructions to play certain games are hard to understand what to do and memory games flash items too quick to remember seeing exact locations. I wish it was slower and then gradually gets quicker to challenge me. But it doesn’t. That’s a 👎🏽 for me.
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Could be better

The speech is terrible. On some tests it makes it unplayable.

Mediocre app but decent tool overall

The app is a good exercise. One must recognize a few exercises have terrible instructions but most are adequate. The app is buggy in that it fails to always register your responses correctly leading tostrikes against you. That will piss you off. Using AI to explore the clinical trials one does not find a validation regarding the exercises efficacy, but after using it one does feel sharper while driving for example.

Is it worth it? Yes, I think, once one knows the peculiarities. You may end up using the website rather than the app as I have. Support is mediocre. BrainHQ may also delete your review here.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent app crashes

Bug

Audio issues on iOS

Bug

Inconsistent performance across devices

Bug

Progress reset issues

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Requested Features

5 requests

Apple Watch app

Feature

Apple TV app

Feature

Better progress tracking in-app

Feature

Customizable difficulty levels

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More diverse representation in exercises

Feature

FAQ

What does BrainHQ do?

BrainHQ provides a scientifically-backed brain training program designed to improve various cognitive functions. It offers exercises that target perception, memory, attention, and processing speed, aiming to enhance overall brain performance and real-world capabilities.

What are the key features of BrainHQ?

Key features include over 100 scientific papers backing its effectiveness, adaptive exercises that challenge users as they improve, and flexible training sessions that can be as short as five minutes. It also offers a free exercise daily and allows users to set personal brain training goals.

How much does BrainHQ cost?

BrainHQ is free to download and includes one free exercise each day. For full access to all features and exercises, subscription options are available, including monthly and annual plans. Pricing may vary by region.

What kind of improvements can I expect from BrainHQ?

Based on scientific studies, users can expect cognitive improvements such as better memory and faster processing speed. Real-world benefits may include safer driving and an improved quality of life, alongside physical brain changes like healthier white matter.

How long do I need to use BrainHQ to see results?

The app is designed to fit into your life, with training sessions ranging from just 5 minutes to an hour. While the description highlights that users have seen drastic improvements in just a few months, the exact timeframe for noticeable results can vary per individual.