iPACES Studies vs APEX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPACES Studies
Engage in neuro-exercises designed to enhance cognitive function. This application offers a preview of research-backed mental training or a pathway to join a scientific study.
- Cognitive function improvement
- Neuro-exercise training
- Research study participation
- Preview of mental exercises
- Designed for Apple Watch
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iPACES is under research for improving cognitive function through neuro-exercise. Play this app to get a preview or to apply to participate in a study.
APEX
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APEX: Athlete brings your daily plan, nutrition, and progress together. Built for athletes, gym members, and people following a nutrition or weight-tracking program through a participating organization. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRAM See the training, nutrition targets, and daily guidance your organization makes available. Stay connected to your program between sessions. MAKE MEAL LOGGING EASIER Log a meal with a photo or describe what you ate. Type or speak details about portions, oils, sauces, and extras. Review the foods and adjust portions before saving, or edit your meal later. Photo estimates are a starting point you can check and correct. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Track nutrition consistency and the progress measures relevant to your program. Training programs can include workouts, wellness check-ins, and performance trends. Nutrition programs can include meal plans, daily targets, and weight tracking. MADE FOR YOUR ROUTINE Keep your plan and daily logs together in one place. Available features depend on your organization and the program assigned to you. GETTING STARTED An account from a participating team, gym, or organization is required. Contact your program staff for access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iPACES Studies at every 3 weeks against APEX's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iPACES Studies ships an update every 3 weeks, APEX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPACES Studies | APEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 753 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iPACES LLC | Maximilian Jones |
In-app purchases
iPACES Studies
No in-app purchases
APEX
No in-app purchases
