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BrainHQ

BrainHQ

Brain Training That Works

22K ratings
370 reviews
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Details

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

Features

Developer

Posit Science
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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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of BrainHQ. Based on 22K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🧠Scientifically-backed brain exercises
  • 🤓Challenging and engaging games
  • 🧠Noticeable cognitive improvements
  • 👍Customizable training focus
  • 🤝Responsive customer support

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription
  • 🤔Unclear instructions and scoring
  • 🐛Bugs and glitches
  • 🙈Limited free version
  • 🎨Lack of diversity in some exercises
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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

📈 135+6

Education

This app rose +6 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

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Could be better

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

Mediocre app but decent tool overall

The app is a good exercise. One must recognize some exercises have terrible instructions but most are adequate. The app is buggy in that it won’t always register your clicks leading to a strike against you.

Is it worth it? Yes, 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.

Again, is it worth it? Yes.
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BelayOnBelayOn

Too fast

The feedback after completing exercises goes way too fast for me to read and you can’t go back to it anywhere. Please fix this!
Rugby97Rugby97

I understand now

A few days ago I wrote whining about how there was no way to progress part a point in the memory test with sound cards.
I understand now.
Thanks
Space BeekSpace Beek
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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

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Apple TV app

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Better progress tracking in-app

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Customizable difficulty levels

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More diverse representation in exercises

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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.