# Effective Learner — Study less and retain more > Brainwave-based learning effectiveness tracker and study trainer. (iPhone/iPad app by NeuroSky, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effective-learner/id1230323095 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [NeuroSky, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499682244) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.19/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 50 MB - Languages: English, Korean, Chinese, Chinese - Released: 2017-05-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effective-learner/id1230323095/reviews.md ## What is Effective Learner? Effective Learner is an app that is used with NeuroSky MindWave headset to monitor the effectiveness of your learning through measuring the focus level. The Effective Learner app uses a NeuroSky's brainwave-sensing headset to detect your learning effectiveness. The app has two modes of use; Effectiveness tracker, and the EDAFIN Study Trainer. The Effectiveness Tracker shows your current focus level and effectiveness as 6 different color-coded levels, and provides a session report, which includes a time plot of your effectiveness for the duration of study and a pie chart of different color percentage. The Session reports can be saved with a note into a searchable journal for future reference and analysis. Study trainer combines the Pomodoro timing method with customized learning rhythms based on your brain activity. The system allows you to compare your learning results to the effectiveness shown by your brain activity. It also provides study tips to help you plan your study sessions effectively. How it Works When you are effective, you can absorb more and retain more. If you are not effective, try changing your learning method, switching to a different task, or taking a rest. The Effective Learner app uses a NeuroSky's brainwave sensing headset to detect your learning effectiveness and show it as 6 different color coded levels, so you can gauge your effectiveness with a quick glance. 
Our brains are made up of billions of tiny brain cells, called neurons. When we learn something new, some of the neurons fire together. New wiring will grow between them so they become connected together. The next time when one of the neurons fires, all the other connected neurons will also fire. This is how you learn to speak a new language, dribble a basketball, and everything else. You must pay high attention during learning so the right neurons fire at the same time and get wired together. The strength of this new wiring depends on how deep an impression the learning experience left you with. Even a deep negative impression can create strong wiring. Weak impression leads to weak wiring, which is easily overwritten and forgotten. In that case, you will have to strengthen the wiring with repetition to retain the learning. With the Effective Learner, you will study less and play more! More details about the Effective Learner:
 * Feedback on your learning effectiveness in 6 colors from most to least effective: blue, green, yellow-green, yellow, orange and red
 * The effectiveness display updates every 10 seconds 
* Session report includes a time plot of your effectiveness for the duration of study and a pie chart of different color percentages
 * Session reports can be saved with a note into a searchable journal for future reference and analysis EDAFIN Study Trainer (Within Effective Learner App) Combines the simple yet powerful Pomodoro timing method with customized learning rhythms based on your unique brain waves. * Optimal work and rest time guidance based on your moment to moment Learning Efficiency. * Review effects of study behavior on your Learning Efficiency. * Train yourself to work longer and learn more deeply. 【Auto-Renew StudyTrainer】 • Subscribe Study Trainer for $1.99 per month • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable – terms of use https://effectivelearnercloud.com/el/policies/?eula – privacy policy https://effectivelearnercloud.com/el/policies/?privacy ## Key features - Brainwave monitoring for learning effectiveness - Focus level tracking with color-coded feedback - Session reports with time plots and pie charts - Searchable journal for saving session reports - EDAFIN Study Trainer with Pomodoro method - Personalized learning rhythms based on brain activity - Study tips for effective session planning ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Study Trainer Feature Monthly | $1.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effective-learner/id1230323095/reviews.md ### 1/5 — It doesn’t pair. *2024-07-16, version 3.0.190509* It doesn’t pair to my iPad mini 6. ### 1/5 — No se conecta a iPhone *2020-11-19, version 3.0.190509* No se conecta a pesar de que en el dispositivo aparece pareado..... ### 5/5 — Increased my work speed by more than 200% *2019-09-04* I subscribed to Study Trainer in Effective Learner and use it to direct my working schedule. Work hard when it told me to work, and rest when it told me to relax. I also look at the report and realized I am most effective when I am studying alone early in the morning with classical music playing. I changed my work habits accordingly and are able to finish my work in half the time it used to take me. Highly recommend you subscribe to Study Trainer. ### 5/5 — Educational Quality *2019-04-23* The data that the solution provides can be easily interpreted and it helps you know what kind of learning situation is best for you. ### 5/5 — 脳波が変わる *2019-03-24, version 3.0.190227* ぼーっとしてる時と脳トレしてる時で割合が全然違う。 ### 1/5 — 接続できない。 *2018-12-09, version 2.4.181023* 現在のmindwaveには対応してないのか、接続の画面が出てこない。アップデートされていないのだろう。 ## Frequently asked questions about Effective Learner ### What is the main purpose of Effective Learner? Effective Learner helps you understand and improve your learning effectiveness by monitoring your focus levels using a NeuroSky MindWave headset. It provides feedback and tools to optimize your study sessions. ### How does Effective Learner measure learning effectiveness? The app connects to a NeuroSky brainwave-sensing headset to detect your focus level. This data is then translated into 6 color-coded levels, updating every 10 seconds, to give you real-time feedback on your learning state. ### What are the two main modes in Effective Learner? Effective Learner has an 'Effectiveness Tracker' to show your current focus and provide session reports, and an 'EDAFIN Study Trainer' which combines the Pomodoro method with customized learning rhythms based on your brain activity. ### Can I save my study sessions with Effective Learner? Yes, session reports generated by the Effectiveness Tracker can be saved with a note into a searchable journal. This allows for future reference and analysis of your learning patterns. ### Does Effective Learner have ads? No, Effective Learner does not contain advertisements. ### What is the cost of the Study Trainer Feature Monthly subscription? The Study Trainer Feature Monthly subscription is priced at $1.99 per month. ### What devices is Effective Learner compatible with? Effective Learner is designed for use on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. ### How often is Effective Learner updated? The latest version is 3.0.190509, and the app was last updated on May 17, 2019. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.190509 — 2019-05-17 1. Fix UI issues in iPhone X. 2. Add submit rating entrance to app Store. 3. Fix known issues. ### 3.0.190327 — 2019-03-30 - Add KOKOA certification information. - UI fit for iPhone X. - Fix timer issue when app enters background. ### 3.0.190227 — 2019-03-01 - Add time tracker feature. - Fix data log issue. - Fix know issues. ### 3.0.190202 — 2019-02-06 1. New design for Study Trainer report. 2. Fix known issues. ### 3.0.181221 — 2018-12-31 - New Style UI. - Add tips feature. - Fix timeZone issue. ## More apps by NeuroSky, Inc. - [MindWave Mobile Tutorial](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindwave-mobile-tutorial/id499682241) - [NeuroSky Recorder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neurosky-recorder/id599773399) - [Brainwave Visualizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-visualizer/id639808715) - [Neuro Tower Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuro-tower-defense/id1312702530) - [LifeBand](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeband/id1454599370) All apps by NeuroSky, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/499682244 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-02.*