Comparison

Daily Brain Training vs Impulse

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

Head to head
About

Daily Brain Training

Engage in a variety of fun, game-like exercises designed to enhance cognitive skills. Track progress, compete globally, and maintain mental sharpness with daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Adaptive difficulty system
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Variety of training modes (40+ games)
  • Daily test and progress tracking
  • Global leaderboards
  • Puzzle game modes
Features
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Daily Brain Training is designed to make brain workouts easy and enjoyable—just like playing a game. From classic exercises such as math problems and memory tests to unique game-style challenges, you can enjoy a wide variety of brain-training activities. Use it for brain anti-aging, mental warm-ups before studying, or simply to keep your mind sharp every day. Each training session takes only a short time, making it perfect for quick breaks or spare moments. New features and training modes will continue to be added regularly. ◆ App Features 1. Adaptive Difficulty System Get all questions correct and the difficulty level increases automatically. Train at the level that best matches your brain and keep improving. 2. Multiple User Profiles Save scores and levels separately within the app. Perfect for families who want to share the app while keeping individual records. 3. Wide Variety of Training Modes Enjoy around 40 different types of brain-training games across multiple genres—from basic arithmetic to memory challenges. See the full list below. 4. Daily Test Complete three randomly selected training sessions in a row and record your total score. 5. Brain Training Calendar Track your activity at a glance. A stamp appears on days you train, making it easy to see your consistency. The more training you complete in a day, the bigger and more impressive your stamp becomes. 6. Daily Recall Answer questions and recall your answers the next day to train your memory every day. 7. Puzzle Game: Drop Block Line up blocks to clear them in this fun puzzle mode. How many can you clear before the screen fills up? ◆ Training List -Continuous Calculation: Simple addition, subtraction, and multiplication -Card Memory: Memorize numbers on cards and select them in ascending order -Number Crossroads: Calculate the total of numbers flowing from four directions -Shape Touch: Tap only the instructed shapes -40-Question Calculation: Extended calculation practice -After-You Rock-Paper-Scissors: Choose your move according to instructions -Operator Fill: Insert arithmetic symbols into equations -Color Judgment: Judge the meaning of a word versus its display color -Word Memory: Memorize words within 20 seconds -Fraction Check: Select the correct fraction size -Shape Recognition: Identify whether a shape matches the previous one -Find the Unique Number: Spot the number that appears only once -Number Comparison: Decide if a number is higher or lower than the previous -Find the Identical Shape: Find the one identical figure -Number Order Touch: Tap numbers in sequence -Memory Calculation: Memorize a number, solve a problem, then recall it -Black Box: Calculate totals of numbers entering and exiting a box -Maximum Value Touch: Tap the largest number displayed -Playing Card Math: Solve math problems using playing cards -Odd Shape: Find the shape that doesn’t fit -Sequence Fill: Complete number or letter sequences -Silhouette Box: Identify the remaining silhouette -Shape Pair: Match shapes by color or form -Concentration (Memory Match): Memorize and match card pairs -Reverse Order Touch: Tap letters in reverse alphabetical order -Arrow Input: Tap arrows in the correct numbered order -Pitch Test: Listen to sounds and select the correct key -Quick Reaction: Tap quickly when the correct symbol appears -Make 10!: Fill in numbers to total 10 -Instant Number Memory: Memorize briefly displayed number sequences -Ladder Game: Find the correct starting point to reach the target -Rotating Cube: Memorize silhouettes on a rotating cube -Long Calculation: Solve long-form equations -Number Guess: Deduce hidden numbers from symbols -Cup Shuffle: Track the hidden ball under moving cups -Spot Odd: Spot the picture from a different category -Catch the Targets: Use the buttons to move and collect all the specified shapes -Column Method: Column calculation training exercise with carrying and borrowing -Mini Sudoku: Exercise for solving small-sized Sudoku puzzles -Meaning Match

About

Impulse

Enhance your cognitive abilities with personalized brain training games and puzzles. Discover your mental strengths and weaknesses through self-discovery tests, and track your progress over time to build a sharper mind.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily training plans
  • Memory & processing speed training
  • Attention & focus exercises
  • Mental math challenges
  • Problem-solving games
  • Cognitive profile discovery
  • IQ and personality tests
Features
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100+ million downloads 4.7 worldwide rating App of the Day in 50+ countries Train your brain. Discover yourself. Become sharper. Impulse is more than a brain training app — it's a complete toolkit for understanding how your mind works and building it into its strongest version. Struggle to stay focused? Forget things easily? Feel like your brain could do more? That’s where Impulse comes in. TRAIN WHAT YOUR BRAIN NEEDS MOST Impulse builds a personalized daily training plan tailored to the brain areas you need most: - Memory & Processing speed - Attention & focus - Mental math - Problem-solving Our science-inspired games are challenging enough to keep you progressing and simple enough to enjoy every day — at any age or skill level. DISCOVER YOUR COGNITIVE PROFILE Go deeper with a library of self-discovery tests that reveal how your mind truly works: - IQ tests & Cognitive strengths - Personality type and archetype insights - Emotional intelligence and self-awareness tests Each test comes with personalized recommendations so you know exactly which areas to focus on and how to grow. TRACK YOUR GROWTH - See your performance trends over time - Get actionable insights — not just scores - Stay motivated with streaks and progress reports WHY IMPULSE Most brain apps just give you games. Impulse also gives you deeper understanding of yourself. Train smarter and stay sharp for life. Join 100 million people worldwide who've made Impulse part of their daily routine. Impulse offers a 3-day free trial with full access to all games - no ads, no interruptions. If you choose to subscribe, the fee will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://brainimpulse.me/app/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://brainimpulse.me/app/privacy_policy.html Contact: support@brainimpulse.me

Screenshots

Daily Brain Training4 screens
Impulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Impulse at 849K against Daily Brain Training's 92. Impulse also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Daily Brain Training's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Daily Brain Training sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Impulse sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Daily Brain Training against 4.7 for Impulse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Impulse has 849K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Daily Brain Training's written reviews are positive against 69% of Impulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Brain Training ships an update fortnightly, Impulse every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Daily Brain Training versus Impulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily Brain TrainingImpulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (92 ratings)4.7 (849K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings92849K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#15 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasaki KannoGMRD Apps Limited

Customer experience

Daily Brain Training

All ratings92 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%

Impulse

All ratings849,108 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7,379 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative26.9%

Bugs and requests

Daily Brain Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Impulse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent progress tracking and level completion
  • Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges

Requested features

5 requests
  • More varied and challenging brain games
  • Personalized training plans based on user needs
  • Family sharing and multi-user support
  • Better integration of test results and game performance
  • Improved night mode and accessibility features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Daily Brain Training

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
14 purchases

Impulse

Subscriptions13
  • ImpulsePRO [7 days]3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Access$6.997 Days
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  • Premium Access$7.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • ImpulsePRO [1 week]3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • ImpulsePRO [1 month, 25% off]3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Access$15.991 Year
  • Premium Access$24.991 Year
  • Premium Access$28.991 Year
  • PRO [1 year, special offer]$29.491 Year
  • ImpulsePRO [52 weeks]$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access$49.99

Questions

Is Daily Brain Training free?
Daily Brain Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Impulse free?
Impulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Daily Brain Training or Impulse?
Impulse is rated higher. Daily Brain Training averages 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Impulse averages 4.7 from 849K ratings.
Do Daily Brain Training or Impulse have ads?
Both Daily Brain Training and Impulse show ads.
Which is updated more often, Daily Brain Training or Impulse?
Daily Brain Training ships an update fortnightly, and Impulse every 6 days. Most recently, Daily Brain Training was updated on September 20, 2026 and Impulse on September 24, 2026.

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