Comparison

Impulse vs Clever

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

Head to head
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

About

Clever

Engage in bite-sized games designed to enhance cognitive abilities like memory, focus, and logic. Track your progress with detailed statistics and receive personalized recommendations to improve your mental skills. This app offers a fun and effective way to train your brain.

Highlights
  • 40+ brain games
  • 4000+ levels
  • 7 cognitive categories
  • Personalized daily workouts
  • IQ & mental health tests
  • Detailed progress statistics
Features
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15+ million downloads 4.7 worldwide rating App of the Day in 165+ countries Clever is more than a brain training app—it's a complete toolkit for improving memory, boosting focus, and understanding how your mind works. With adaptive games, cognitive tests, and personalized training plans, Clever helps you strengthen essential skills through short, effective daily sessions. Struggle to stay focused? Forget things easily? Want to think faster? Clever trains your memory, attention, logic, and problem-solving with structured, engaging workouts. What You Get With Clever • 40+ brain training games for memory, focus, logic, math, and language • Brain Training Marathon with progressive levels and daily streaks • Adaptive difficulty for continuous growth • 15+ cognitive and self-discovery tests with insights • Detailed progress tracking with trends and statistics Clever fits any schedule—from quick 5-minute sessions to deeper daily training. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN DAILY Build a consistent habit with the Brain Training Marathon. Progress through structured levels, maintain streaks, and improve memory, focus, and processing speed with sessions that adapt to your level. PLAY ENGAGING BRAIN GAMES Train different cognitive skills with games like Chemical Sort, Memory Eclipse, Cross Math, Word Circle, Pin Connect, One Line, and Color Check. Each challenge strengthens logic, attention, and problem-solving through short exercises. IMPROVE MEMORY AND FOCUS Strengthen recall, concentration, and mental endurance with interactive sessions designed to keep your mind active. DISCOVER YOURSELF WITH TESTS Explore cognitive and self-discovery tests including IQ, ADHD, Mental Age, Burnout, Temperament Type, Impostor Syndrome, Procrastination, Childhood Trauma, and awareness checks for Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Each test provides insights and personalized recommendations. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor improvement across memory, focus, logic, and math with detailed statistics, trends, and streak tracking. What Users Say About Clever “Interesting, fun, and challenging tasks that really test problem-solving skills.” “A great way to keep the brain active and healthy with regular play.” “Once I started trying the games, I couldn’t stop—very engaging.” “Perfect short sessions that make daily brain training easy.” Millions of users rely on Clever to stay mentally active and build consistent brain training habits. PREMIUM ACCESS Unlock unlimited access to all games, tests, Brain Training Marathon levels, personalized plans, and advanced analytics. Enjoy an ad-free experience and full customization. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime in your App Store settings. Disclaimer: This app provides informational content for self-reflection and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Terms of Use: http://drumpadapps.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://drumpadapps.com/privacy-policy Contact: support@dpmapps.com

Screenshots

Impulse4 screens
Clever4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Impulse at 852K against Clever's 45K. Impulse also leads on chart position (#14 vs #94). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Impulse sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Clever sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.7 for Impulse against 4.7 for Clever. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Impulse has 852K ratings behind it against 45K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Impulse's written reviews are positive against 76% of Clever's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Impulse ships an update weekly, Clever every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Impulse versus Clever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulseClever
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (852K ratings) — better4.7 (45K ratings)
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings852K — better45K
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better#94
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB358 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGMRD Apps LimitedDPM APPS LP

Customer experience

Impulse

All ratings851,132 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7,711 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative26.5%

Clever

All ratings45,198 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,719 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative18.1%

User reviews

Impulse

From 852K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Engaging and fun brain games
  • 🧠 Helpful for improving focus, memory, and cognitive abilities
  • 📈 Tracks progress and compares to peers
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming experience
  • 🏆 Motivating to improve scores and skills

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model, with limited free access
  • 🤖 Misleading ads and paywalls for test results
  • 🙄 Excessive ads and upselling in free version
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤨 Questionable accuracy of personality/IQ tests

Clever

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🧠 Helps improve brain function
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and calming
  • 🎨 Creative and challenging puzzles
  • 🔍 Variety of games and activities

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🧭 Progression locked behind paywall
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Inconsistent touch controls

Bugs and 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

Clever

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when switching between games
  • Saved progress not syncing properly
  • Incorrect scoring and feedback in some games

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free game options
  • Improve subscription management
  • Provide difficulty settings
  • Add more game modes and categories
  • Improve touch accuracy for drawing games

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Impulse

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Access$6.997 Days
  • Premium Access$7.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • ImpulsePRO [1 week]3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Access$15.991 Year
  • Premium Access$28.991 Year
  • PRO [1 year, special offer]$29.491 Year
  • Premium Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access$49.99
8 purchases

Clever

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Full Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription2 variants$7.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Full Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Full Access3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Impulse free?
Impulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clever free?
Clever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Impulse or Clever?
Impulse is rated higher. Impulse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 852K ratings, while Clever averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.
Do Impulse or Clever have ads?
Both Impulse and Clever show ads.
Which is updated more often, Impulse or Clever?
Impulse ships an update weekly, and Clever every 5 days. Most recently, Impulse was updated on November 4, 2026 and Clever on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, Impulse or Clever?
Impulse currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Clever at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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