Comparison

Opti Brain vs Myndlift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Opti Brain

Visualize and map your brain activity using compatible headbands. Record, save, and compare brain data to understand your cognitive patterns. Discover your optimal performance state and analyze brain activity during various activities.

Highlights
  • Brain activity mapping
  • Data collection and saving
  • Customizable collections
  • Map and movie creation
  • Brain pattern interpretation
  • Activity-based comparison
Features
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**This application requires an external accessory that senses your brain activity to use. Compatible brain sensing hardware includes: -Muse Headband -Muse 2 Headband -Muse S Headband -Muse Athena Headband The brain sensing hardware will connect your brain to the Opti Brain app and allow you to map your brain activity. Have you ever wondered what your brain looks like? Opti Brain allows you to map your brain activity with the help of Muse, the brain sensing headband. Collect and save your brain data from your brain sensing hardware. Name and assign a quality to your collections to categorize and remember them. Then create and compare maps and movies of your brain activity. Opti brain also provide interpretations with each map you create. The Opti Brain app is brought to you by Opti Brain, a company dedicated to helping you optimize your performance. Record your brain data during different activities (resting; critical thinking; before, during and after performance based sports and activities; etc.) and compare the patterns in your brain maps. Discover your BETTER THAN BEST™ brain pattern when you are performing at your full potential! Opti Brain is a sister app to Opti Train. The Opti Train app helps train you to BETTER YOUR BEST™ by leading you to your best performance brain pattern. You can save your trainings from Opti Train and then view the brain maps from those trainings in Opti Brain. See what your optimized brain looks like! Use Opti Brain free for up to 10 data collections! Then purchase a subscription to receive unlimited access to Opti Brain and three additional brain training apps: Opti Train, Opti Calm and Opti Confidence. An Opti Software Subscription is required to gain full access to Opti Brain, Opti Train, Opti Calm and Opti Confidence. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of the subscription purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial (10 free collections or trainings per app), will be forfeited when the user purchases an Opti subscription. It is required to create an Opti account prior to the purchase of an Opti subscription. You will only be able to connect one Opti account to each subscription purchase. Your Apple ID and Opti account email are not required to be the same.

About

Myndlift

Enhance your brain health with personalized neurofeedback training, either with a compatible headband or through a library of free mental wellness resources. Track your progress with detailed assessments and gain insights into your neural activity for improved cognitive function.

Highlights
  • Personalized neurofeedback training
  • Brain activity assessment
  • Unlimited training content
  • In-depth scores and benchmarks
  • Free mental health resources
  • Human supervision upgrade
Features
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The Myndlift app works alone or together with Muse devices (brain sensing headband). Once paired with your Muse device, you’ll get access to Myndlift’s brain training. Don’t have a headband? Explore a library of free resources for a better brain. Start your journey for better brain health. Get personalized brain training combined with human support. PERSONALIZED BRAIN TRAINING (NEUROFEEDBACK): The Muse EEG headset measures brain activity, while the app helps in learning to regulate it, resulting in improved brain performance. Once available only in highly specialized clinics, neurofeedback is now available to everyone at home. Access a myriad of features, including: - Train with unlimited content (either games, videos, or on top of your favorite streaming apps) - Get insights on improvement - See in-depth scores and benchmarks BRAIN ASSESSMENT: Myndlift’s assessment provides a detailed snapshot of your unique neural activity: brainwave imbalance, processing speed, reaction time, etc. FREE RESOURCES: Get access to CBT-based resources, mental health articles, journals, and more. UPGRADE FOR HUMAN SUPERVISION: Your professional neurofeedback expert will devise a personalized training plan and monitor your progress remotely so that you achieve the best results. *Myndlift supports original Muse (2016 model: MU-02), Muse 2 (model: MU-03), Muse S versions (MS-01, MS-02), and Muse S Athena. Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent diseases. We recommend seeking the advice of a professional when using this app and before making any medical decisions. Terms of service: https://dashboard.myndlift.com/privacy/terms-of-service-for-end-users.pdf

Screenshots

Opti Brain4 screens
Myndlift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Myndlift at 4.8 against Opti Brain's 3.7. Myndlift also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Opti Brain's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Opti Brain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Myndlift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Myndlift holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Myndlift has 1.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Opti Brain's written reviews are positive against 60% of Myndlift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opti Brain ships an update every 3 months, Myndlift every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Opti Brain versus Myndlift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpti BrainMyndlift
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (13 ratings)4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews59.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB451 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOptiherenceMyndlift

Customer experience

Opti Brain

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative56.7%

Myndlift

All ratings1,725 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Opti Brain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Myndlift

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes within 30 seconds of use
  • Placement and calibration issues
  • Headband hardware degradation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Optimize for older devices
  • More free training options
  • Ability to self-assess brain activity

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Opti Brain

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Opti Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Opti Subscription$99.991 Year
None

Myndlift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Opti Brain free?
Opti Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Myndlift free?
Myndlift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Opti Brain or Myndlift?
Myndlift is rated higher. Opti Brain averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Myndlift averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Opti Brain or Myndlift have ads?
Neither Opti Brain nor Myndlift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Opti Brain or Myndlift?
Opti Brain ships an update every 3 months, and Myndlift every 4 days. Most recently, Opti Brain was updated on November 1, 2026 and Myndlift on November 2, 2026.

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