# Impulse vs Clever

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Impulse at 852K against Clever's 45K. Impulse also leads on chart position (#14 vs #91). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Impulse | Clever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (852K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-brain-training/id1451295827/reviews)** | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-brain-training-games/id1599756543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **852K** | 45K |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #91 |
| Size | 265 MB | 358 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GMRD Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518777345) | [DPM APPS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596368239) |

## What reviewers say

### Impulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-brain-training/id1451295827)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Education, #36 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ImpulsePRO  1 week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $28.99 | per year |
| PRO  1 year, special offer | $29.49 | per year |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-brain-training-games/id1599756543)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*