# Elevate - Brain Training Games — user reviews > 2,720 indexed App Store user reviews of Elevate by The Mind Company, rated 4.80/5 from 539,730 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-brain-training-games/id875063456/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-brain-training-games/id875063456.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 452,497 · 4★ 63,222 · 3★ 15,277 · 2★ 3,090 · 1★ 5,644 ## What do users think of Elevate? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Effective brain training - 👍 Enjoyable and engaging games - ✨ Improves cognitive abilities - 💡 Customizable training - 🧠 Helps with memory, math, and reading skills **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs - ⏱️ Overly focused on speed rather than learning - 💰 Expensive subscription - 🇺🇸 US-centric content not suitable for all users - 🤔 Confusing scoring system and progress tracking **Commonly reported bugs** - Login issues after app updates - Inability to restore purchases - Inconsistent performance across devices **Most requested features** - More diverse game selection - Better explanations for incorrect answers - Ability to review past performance - Customizable difficulty levels - Metric system support for non-US users ## Newest reviews (12 of 2,720) ### 2/5 — Paying for game to improve yourself, but it chastises you if you get one wrong. *2026-08-24, version 5.253.0* Maybe I'm a kid at heart, but when I play Duolingo it gives me lots of positive feedback, and I'm going on 2 y streak w them. This game feels like a chore. Also, I like the reading and memory association, but vocab starts and stays too easy. ### 4/5 — Very good *2026-08-21, version 5.253.0* I’m having a LOT of fun playing this honestly, like it’s such a high for me when I get a new high score or level up in a round. Though, I do have one complaint. I enjoy the mini game detail which is in regard to the writing skill. However, when I click on a misspelled word sometimes it doesn’t mark it as an error. Although I hope it improves I absolutely can work around it and this game is still worth it. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-08-21, version 5.253.0* Great upgrade your brain ### 2/5 — Your math is off *2026-08-20, version 5.253.0* There are a couple math problems where you are way off. One dollar a week or even three dollars a week is not 300 something that's crazy. I'm not saying specific numbers because I should've written it down, but I did not but you have a couple that are just wrong! Also, if you're gonna give me a bonus question at the end, give me time to read the fricking thing! When you're doing a copy edit, it takes a minute. Otherwise, I like the games! Also, you said I didn't play yesterday when I know I did. I was really clear that I had to play this game and another game. Additionally I've been charged a freeze. I play d yesterday. The apps with these flipping freezes I don't get it. Maybe you're just trying to make money. ### 5/5 — Best brain training game *2026-08-20, version 5.253.0* It’s practical. All the games are academic knowledge based - maths, writing, reading, etc. ### 2/5 — Not free *2026-08-20, version 5.253.0* That app seemed great at first, but then I realized if you don’t pay them you barely get to do anything. I downloaded this app at first because I saw an ad that this game/learning sight was free, since I can never find free apps I got so happy, so it made me very upset when I found out the is in fact not free. ### 3/5 — Good but beware *2026-08-19, version 5.253.0* I like the app it’s interesting and gives my Brian a little workout. However I thought I was paying a month to month fee and it charged me a whole year! And you can’t easily challenge the charge it bc it’s not in your Apple subscriptions. So I canceled it but have a whole year to use unless I do a deep dive on how to contact someone at the company. Annoying ### 5/5 — The best app for bettering the brain *2026-08-19, version 5.253.0* This app is the BEAT ### 5/5 — Excellent Brain Game *2026-08-18, version 5.253.0* This has definitely improved my focus and vocabulary ### 5/5 — It is a proactive app *2026-08-18, version 5.252.0* It’s better than doom scrolling on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok ### 3/5 — Need more games *2026-08-18, version 5.252.0* I’ve been using this for 2 years now but I’m tired of playing the same puzzles. Please bring new games in the app, it’s getting very tedious ### 5/5 — Brain challenge *2026-08-17, version 5.252.0* Just getting started blowing off the cobwebs ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — They Scam You For Your Money *2026-08-24, version 5.254.0* Every other app allows you to manage your subscription in your IPhones settings. If you subscribe for their trial, you have to email them to cancel it. Its not right. $40 out of nowhere for an app that’s really not elevating anything besides their profits. If I don’t get a refund Im disputing the charge. ### 1/5 — Scam, charged me for 1 year instead of 1 month *2026-08-22, version 5.253.0* Do not get free trial. They will charge you for one year instead of one month ### 1/5 — Ads for this app lie *2026-08-20, version 5.253.0* I saw the ad for this app in another game, and decided to download it because the ad claimed it was completely free…which was untrue. ### 1/5 — No $$ cancel option *2026-08-20, version 5.253.0* No way to cancel. Not in the app. Not in Apply Play. Elevate charges for variety of items + subscrip ### 1/5 — Feel a bit scammed *2026-08-19, version 5.253.0* Bought a years plan not realising you have to pay extra to unlock past daily tasks like crossmaths, don’t know why they aren’t included, they were my main reason for getting it. In response to their reply, you have to unlock previous, in the past, daily puzzles with coins in packs. Which I feel is clear in my initial review, but maybe wasn’t the clearest. ### 1/5 — Stop charging my card *2026-08-19, version 5.253.0* Stop charging my card I don’t have you guys app 😒 ### 1/5 — (Credit card scam)After cancelled they continue charging my credit card *2026-08-19, version 5.252.0* I had this app. I canceled my subscription and they charged me I had to contact them they refunded and 10 days after they charged me again!! ### 1/5 — Subscription Only *2026-08-18, version 5.253.0* Looked like an interesting app to play a quick game in my free time while exercising my brain a bit. Only to find out you have to put a card on file and sign up for a subscription to use this app under the guise of a 7-day free trial. I wish apps like this had more transparent advertising before I wasted my time downloading. And just so you know this isn't an AI review, it's 08/18/2026, Trump is president, stock market just announced they are going to a 24 hour trading cycle based on Crypto technology, and lastly, beep boop bop, i Am NoT a BoT! lol ### 1/5 — Deceptive *2026-08-17, version 5.252.0* Another app with deceptive practices, hitting you with questionnaires and sign up before telling you there’s a monthly bill. ### 1/5 — Feel a bit scammed *2026-08-16, version 5.252.0* Bought a years plan not realising you have to pay extra to unlock past daily tasks like crossmaths, don’t know why they aren’t included, they were my main reason for getting it. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Brain power tool *2026-08-24, version 5.254.0* It’s great to help improve thinking on your feet, and learning new vocabulary. It’s been great for my brain when I use it regularly!!! ### 5/5 — Difference maker *2026-08-24, version 5.254.0* This app has helped me improve my thinking skills, vocabulary and quick math skills. I play daily since I’m seeing results. It’s helped with me reducing the dreaded doom scrolling. I have recommended to my work colleagues. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-24, version 5.254.0* Since getting the app I’ve wanted to use it everyday. It’s perfect for unwinding your mind. ### 5/5 — Fun and challenging *2026-08-23, version 5.253.0* I recommend this for senior citizens. ### 5/5 — Best game *2026-08-23, version 5.253.0* I have never seen a game entertaining yet so educational ### 5/5 — Dunkin Doughnuts *2026-08-23, version 5.253.0* Just an excellent game to help me with my intelligence in all facets ### 5/5 — Great for daily mental exercise! *2026-08-22, version 5.253.0* For high schoolers and older, especially the elder population! ### 5/5 — Great and fun *2026-08-22, version 5.253.0* Fun for a bit of education every day.🎉🎉🎉 ### 5/5 — 😘😘😘😘 *2026-08-22, version 5.253.0* ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ ### 5/5 — Great! *2026-08-22, version 5.253.0* This is a great brain training app! --- *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 2026-08-28.*