Comparison

MaxBrain vs Hirncoach

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

Head to head

MaxBrain

Digitally augmented classroom

About

MaxBrain

Features

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MaxBrain unterstützt Dozierende und Teilnehmende in der beruflichen Weiterbildung und im Corporate Training. Es bündelt alle trainingsrelevanten Informationen an einem Ort, hält sie über alle aktuellen Entwicklungen auf dem Laufenden und hilft, auch nach Abschluss des Trainings mit Dozierenden und Mitteilnehmenden in Kontakt zu bleiben.

About

Hirncoach

Features

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Erleben Sie mentale Fitness und Gesundheit neu! Mit Hirncoach integrieren Sie unser spielerisches und spannendes Programm mühelos in Ihren Alltag. Trainieren Sie mit uns - für mehr vom Leben! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MaxBrain4 screens

Hirncoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaxBrain at none against Hirncoach's 10. MaxBrain also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hirncoach's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hirncoach sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $199.99 per year. MaxBrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaxBrain ships an update every 6 weeks, Hirncoach fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

MaxBrain versus Hirncoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MaxBrain	Hirncoach
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	139 MB	42 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	MaxBrain AG	Hirncoach AG

In-app purchases

None

MaxBrain

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hirncoach

Subscriptions9

Bronze - Fit in head$199.991 Year
Bronze - Two weeks$199.991 Year
Bronze - Mental fit & Healthy$199.991 Year

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Silver - Fit in head$299.991 Year
Silver - Two weeks$299.991 Year
Silver - Mental fit & Healthy$299.991 Year
Gold - Mental fit & Healthy$699.991 Year
Gold - Fit in head$699.991 Year
Gold - Two weeks$699.991 Year

One-time1

Hirncoach Compact$149.99

Questions

Is MaxBrain free?

MaxBrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Hirncoach free?

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

Do MaxBrain or Hirncoach have ads?

Hirncoach shows ads; MaxBrain does not.

Which is updated more often, MaxBrain or Hirncoach?

MaxBrain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hirncoach fortnightly. Most recently, MaxBrain was updated on September 8, 2026 and Hirncoach on September 12, 2026.