# BrainTest vs NIH Toolbox V3

The clearest difference is monetization model: BrainTest at free with in-app purchases against NIH Toolbox V3's subscription. BrainTest also leads on ratings volume (289 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainTest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months and NIH Toolbox V3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $599.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BrainTest against 4.7 for NIH Toolbox V3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainTest has 289 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainTest | NIH Toolbox V3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintest/id1030864182/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nih-toolbox-v3/id1627119550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **289** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 938 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brain Test Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030864181) | [Toolbox Assessments, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724444781) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainTest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braintest/id1030864182)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30Day Free Trial Wellness Plan | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| BrainTest Annual Wellness Plan | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Free Single BrainTest | Free | one-time |
| Single BrainTest Plan | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Hope for confirmed analysis
- 💡 Interesting and informative
- 👍 Easy to download and follow
- 💡 Can be a helpful tool
- 💡 Reassuring and restores confidence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Misleading in-app purchase
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 💸 Rip off
- 💸 Not free
- 💸 Excessive price for limited tests

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate test results
- Test doesn't upload
- App doesn't work
- App has glitches
- App crashes

**Requested features**

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


### NIH Toolbox V3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nih-toolbox-v3/id1627119550)

This app provides a comprehensive set of measures to assess cognitive, emotional, motor, and sensory functions in individuals aged 3-85. Designed for research and clinical use, it offers streamlined workflows and a user interface for over 50 measures, enabling data pooling and crosswalk analysis.

**Highlights:** Cognitive, emotional, motor, sensory function assessment, Ages 3-85, Streamlined workflows and UI, Over 50 measures, Crosswalk among measures, Includes PROMIS tests

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access on 2 iPads | $599.99 | per year |
| Access on 6 iPads | $1499.99 | per year |
| Access on 10 iPads | $2499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainTest free?

BrainTest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NIH Toolbox V3 free?

NIH Toolbox V3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BrainTest or NIH Toolbox V3?

NIH Toolbox V3 is rated higher. BrainTest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while NIH Toolbox V3 averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do BrainTest or NIH Toolbox V3 have ads?

Neither BrainTest nor NIH Toolbox V3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrainTest or NIH Toolbox V3?

BrainTest ships an update every 2 months, and NIH Toolbox V3 every 2 months. Most recently, BrainTest was updated on September 22, 2026 and NIH Toolbox V3 on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*