BrainCheck, Inc. vs Balance by NIH Toolbox V3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrainCheck, Inc.
Assess cognitive function and aid in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's and dementia. This FDA-registered medical device provides results within 15 minutes, helping to identify potential brain health conditions early.
- Cognitive function assessment
- Aid in dementia diagnosis
- FDA-registered Class II medical device
- Results in 15 minutes
- Supports iPad use
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66% of dementia goes undiagnosed. Early diagnosis is critical to prevent or slow dementia. BrainCheck is an FDA-registered Class II medical device used to assess cognitive function and aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and Dementia within 15 minutes. Note: We recommend taking and administering tests on an iPad. Disclaimer: BrainCheck is not a diagnostic tool and does not treat brain health conditions.
Balance by NIH Toolbox V3
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This supplemental app is intended to be used in conjunction with the NIH Toolbox V3 Standing Balance test. The Standing Balance test is available in the separate “NIH Toolbox V3” app. The Standing Balance test is designed to assess postural sway and to determine participants’ vestibulo-spinal function. Children ages 3-6 are asked to complete the first four poses that are listed below; participants ages 7 years and above are asked to complete all five poses. The task order is always the same: • Pose 1: Flat surface, feet together, eyes open • Pose 2: Flat surface, feet together, eyes closed • Pose 3: On foam, feet together, eyes open • Pose 4: On foam, feet together, eyes closed • Pose 5: Flat surface, tandem stance, eyes open
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BrainCheck, Inc. at every 2 months against Balance by NIH Toolbox V3's every 17 months. BrainCheck, Inc. also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BrainCheck, Inc. ships an update every 2 months, Balance by NIH Toolbox V3 every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrainCheck, Inc. | Balance by NIH Toolbox V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BrainCheck, Inc. | Toolbox Assessments, Inc. |
In-app purchases
BrainCheck, Inc.
No in-app purchases
Balance by NIH Toolbox V3
No in-app purchases
Questions
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