Strong Mind Mazes vs Bold Moves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strong Mind Mazes
This app offers clinical-grade brain training exercises designed to enhance cognitive functions like concentration, working memory, and problem-solving. It features progressive difficulty levels and over a million maze variations, built on decades of cognitive neuroscience research.
- Cognitive neuroscience-based training
- Enhances concentration and attention
- Improves working memory
- Develops multi-variable problem solving
- Hierarchical difficulty levels
- Over 1 million maze variations
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Clinical-grade brain training built on 40 years of cognitive neuroscience. Used by Dr. Donalee Markus with concussion and traumatic brain injury patients, NASA scientists, and corporate executives since 2003. Strong Mind Mazes is not a casual puzzle game. It is a hierarchical cognitive-restructuring exercise designed to engage neuroplasticity through deliberate, progressive challenge. The same approach featured in Clark Elliott's "The Ghost in My Brain." WHAT IT TRAINS • Concentration and sustained attention • Working memory and mental manipulation • Multi-variable problem solving • Reduced impulsivity through deliberate planning • Carryover skills that translate to daily life THE PROGRAM • 5 hierarchical difficulty levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Accelerated, Advanced, and Expert • Over 1,000,000 maze variations for ample rehearsal • A wide palette of colors, patterns, and graphics that promote engagement without overstimulation WHO IT'S FOR • Concussion and post-concussion recovery • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation • Stroke recovery • Adults seeking cognitive maintenance and resilience • Executives, professionals, and athletes wanting a sharper edge • Used by clinicians as an adjunct to standard rehabilitation THE SCIENCE Effective problem-solving and decision-making are based, at least in part, on the number of variables a problem solver can evaluate at once. With deliberate rehearsal, individuals can learn to increase that number — reducing impulsivity and developing the mental filter that supports planning before acting. This is built on a neurocognitive model emphasizing Attention, Intention, and Rehearsal — three pillars drawn from Dr. Markus's clinical practice and from her post-doctoral training under Reuven Feuerstein, the father of teachable intelligence. ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Dr. Donalee Markus earned her Ph.D. at Northwestern University in 1983 and has been in clinical practice in cognitive restructuring ever since. Her work has been featured in Psychology Today, in Clark Elliott's book "The Ghost in My Brain," and in peer-reviewed publication in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. Institutional clients include NASA, the U.S. Federal Court System, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Bold Moves
This game combines match-3 mechanics with word puzzles and inspirational quotes. Match colored tiles to collect letters, break obstacles, and solve phrases to discover motivational messages. Earn rewards, progress through levels, and enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience.
- Match 3 color puzzles
- Collect letter tiles
- Solve phrases
- Unlock inspirational quotes
- Earn rewards and boosters
- Progress through chapters
- Limited-time events
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What do you get when you combine match 3, word puzzles, and inspirational quotes? A match 3 made in heaven! Get your daily dose of positivity with Bold Moves; the positively relaxing (and challenging) match 3 word puzzle game. Match 3 colors to collect letter tiles, break through obstacles, and solve the phrase to find inspiration from motivational quotes and positive affirmations. Earn rewards and boosters, progress through chapters of puzzles, and win limited-time events. CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN AND YOUR MINDSET Easy to play but tough to master! Triumph over hundreds of fun match 3 puzzle games set in calming, nature-inspired levels. Earn rewards and achievements with weekly events centered around messages of inner strength, self-reflection, mindfulness, self-care, personal well-being, and life adventures Put your strategy skills to the test to match, swap, and collect letter tiles Make matches of three in a row or more to clear colors, remove blocks, and form words Solve the phrase to reveal celebrity quotes, win games, reach milestones, and move on to the next level of your journey RECHARGE YOUR SOUL EVERY DAY Match 3 games CAN be self-care, for sure! Enjoy encouragement and relaxation with daily rewards and inspiring affirmations to set you on a path of personal growth and empowerment. Immerse yourself in tranquil, zen-like landscapes and peaceful environments, perfect for a meditative escape Casual gameplay with dazzling combos and power-ups provides a much-needed mental escape, whether for 5 minutes or 5 hours A refreshing spin on a classic game, Bold Moves’ quote cards can even serve as a journal or diary full of inspiration for a rainy day! SPREAD JOY Share your favorite quotes with friends and spark joy, hope, and happiness “Soooo many people have told me how much they love a good game. And, if you didn’t already know, I LOVE a great quote! So we mixed the two together! OWN presents Bold Moves, a brand-new game that challenges you to solve captivating puzzles and unlock hundreds of quotes that you can share with your friends. It’s already one of my Favorite Things… I hope it becomes one of yours, too!” – Oprah Winfrey Download Bold Moves now and start on your path to a happier, more positive you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bold Moves at 57% against Strong Mind Mazes's 0%. Bold Moves also leads on price (Free vs $29.99) and rating (4.5 vs 2.3). Strong Mind Mazes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
Bold Moves is free to download; Strong Mind Mazes costs $29.99 up front. Bold Moves sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Strong Mind Mazes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bold Moves holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold Moves has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Strong Mind Mazes's written reviews are positive against 57% of Bold Moves's.
Strong Mind Mazes ships an update every 2 months, Bold Moves every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strong Mind Mazes | Bold Moves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 56.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #89 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 750 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Donalee Markus | RED GAMES CO, LLC |
Customer experience
Strong Mind Mazes
Bold Moves
Bugs and requests
Strong Mind Mazes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bold Moves
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game freezing and crashing
- Loading issues and getting stuck at certain levels
- Losing progress and accumulated boosters
- Inconsistent performance across updates
Requested features
5 requests- Ad-free version for purchase
- More levels and new content updates
- Better explanation of booster functionality
- Ability to undo moves
- Improved daily reward system
In-app purchases
Strong Mind Mazes
No in-app purchases
Bold Moves
- Fistful of Gems$0.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Small Sale Pack$3.99
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- Pile of Gems$4.99
- Small Featured Pack$5.99
- Medium Sale Pack$6.99
- Medium Combo Pack$7.99
- Cup of Gems$9.99
- Medium Featured Pack$9.99
- Large Combo Pack$14.99
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