Comparison

BrainTest vs Alz Test

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

Head to head
About

BrainTest

This app offers a scientifically validated cognitive screening test to detect changes associated with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Get results explained by physicians in a private, at-home setting and share them with your doctor.

Highlights
  • Cognitive screening for Alzheimer's, Dementia, MCI
  • Physician-explained results videos
  • Self-administered at home
  • Baseline cognitive tracking
  • 10-15 minute test duration
  • HIPAA compliant and private scoring
Currently charting
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BrainTest® is scientifically validated to detect cognitive changes associated with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & Mild Cognitive Impairment. Results videos feature Board Certified Physicians explaining your score in the comfort & privacy of your own home. LATEST NEWS: • BrainTest® featured on ABC News, NBC News, Fox News & Univision • Study presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) validates BrainTest® performs similarly with neuropsychological batteries (MOCA, MMSE) as well as its Pen-and-Paper counterpart (SAGE) in detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment & Early Dementias, showing no scale bias (specificity 90%, sensitivity 71%) • BrainTest® Clinical Validation study published in peer-reviewed scientific journal (Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy) WHO SHOULD CONSIDER BRAINTEST? If you’re concerned about your thinking or memory, or want to establish a baseline from which to monitor your cognition, BrainTest® is the application for you. BrainTest is the same kind of screening test at doctor’s offices, but one that’s uniquely designed to screen for early changes in cognition associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. BrainTest can be taken in the privacy of your own home, anonymously scored at our centralized scoring core-lab, and (when you’re ready) shared with your doctor to help start the conversation. Results videos are delivered inside the application and feature an explanation of your score from a Board Certified Physician. KEY ADVANTAGES OF BRAINTEST Self-Administered – The same kind of screening test you’d receive at a doctor’s office, now available in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Baseline Report Card – Track your memory and thinking over time and use BrainTest as an early warning system for possible cognitive changes. Brevity – 10-15 minute BrainTest can deliver a snapshot of multiple cognitive domains (language, reasoning, orientation, memory, and executive function). HIPAA Compliant – BrainTest is HIPAA compliant and adheres to the strictest healthcare privacy laws in the United States. Private & Confidential – BrainTests are scored anonymously and confidentially. Your name is not visible to our scoring specialists or doctors. Meaning only YOU will know your final score Scientifically Validated – BrainTest study at ClinicalTrials.gov https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02544074 SCIENCE BEHIND BRAINTEST BrainTest is based on the Self-administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE), created by Dr. Douglas Scharre, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry at The Ohio State University. RELATED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: https://alzres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13195-017-0269-3 https://doi.org/10.1097%2FWAD.0b013e3181b03277 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20220323 APPLE SPECIFIC TERMS: BrainTest is free to install and use, and requires an internet connection. BrainTest contains in-app purchases and certain parts of BrainTest are only accessible by purchasing a Scoring Plan. “30Day Free Trial Wellness Plans” are for free for 1 month (limit 1 per iTunes account), and billed at USD$ 24.99 after the trial. Subscriptions automatically renew every 6 months unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. iTunes accounts will be billed 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be self-managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. The 30-Day Free Trial is only available 1 time to each iTunes account. Privacy Policy: https://braintest.com/privacy/ and Terms of Service: https://braintest.com/terms/ Installing and using BrainTest is subject to the application Privacy Policy: https://braintest.com/privacy/ and Terms of Service: https://braintest.com/terms/

About

Alz Test

This app helps detect early signs of cognitive impairment, often linked to Alzheimer's disease, through a series of multiple-choice picture questions. It aims to monitor memory and cognition changes over time, encouraging prompt medical consultation for any concerns.

Highlights
  • Cognitive impairment detection
  • Early Alzheimer's signs
  • Picture-based multiple choice questions
  • Memory and cognition monitoring
  • Clinical research mimicry
  • Ongoing tracking
Features
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Are you noticing changes in memory or thinking in yourself or someone you care about? ALz Test is a brief cognitive self-check designed to help people decide whether changes in their memory or thinking should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional. The app presents a 15-question picture-based test covering memory, visuospatial skills, and cognition. Your responses are used to provide a result that may help you decide whether to continue monitoring or discuss concerns with a healthcare professional. ALz Test can be used over time as part of monitoring your memory and thinking. It is intended for informational and self-check purposes only. ALz Test does not diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, cognitive impairment, or any other medical condition, and it is not a substitute for evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. If you or a loved one are experiencing memory changes, confusion, difficulty with orientation, or other cognitive concerns, please contact a doctor promptly.

Screenshots

BrainTest4 screens
Alz Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

BrainTest and Alz Test both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Alz Test's written reviews are positive against 36% of BrainTest's. BrainTest's advantage is ratings volume (289 vs 10) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. BrainTest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months and Alz Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrainTest holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainTest has 289 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of BrainTest's written reviews are positive against 63% of Alz Test's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainTest ships an update every 2 months, Alz Test every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BrainTest versus Alz Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainTestAlz Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (289 ratings) — better4.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings289 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB40 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBrain Test Inc.Clinical Selfie

Customer experience

BrainTest

All ratings289 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%

Alz Test

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

BrainTest

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Inaccurate test results
  • Test doesn't upload
  • App doesn't work
  • App has glitches
  • App crashes
Show 3 more
  • App freezes
  • Notification issues
  • Subscription cancellation issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Consider pen input for drawing
  • Offer senior citizen discount
  • Improve cancellation process
  • Provide more tests per year

Alz Test

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BrainTest

Subscriptions2
  • 30Day Free Trial Wellness Plan1 Month trial3 variants$24.996 Months
  • BrainTest Annual Wellness Plan$24.996 Months
One-time2
  • Free Single BrainTestFree
  • Single BrainTest Plan$39.99
3 purchases

Alz Test

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly premium$1.991 Month
  • 3 Mothns$4.993 Months
  • 12 Months$14.991 Year

Questions

Is BrainTest free?
BrainTest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alz Test free?
Alz Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrainTest or Alz Test?
BrainTest is rated higher. BrainTest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while Alz Test averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do BrainTest or Alz Test have ads?
Neither BrainTest nor Alz Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainTest or Alz Test?
BrainTest ships an update every 2 months, and Alz Test every 3 months. Most recently, BrainTest was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alz Test on October 22, 2026.

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