# Focus vs Brain Training

Focus and Brain Training both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Brain Training's written reviews are positive against 48% of Focus's. Focus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Brain Training sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.8 for Focus against 4.8 for Brain Training. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus has 869 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Focus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brain Training's.

Focus ships an update weekly, Brain Training monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus | Brain Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (869 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-brain-and-memory-games/id1533429124/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-training-focus-and-memory/id6505026806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **869** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 272 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tellmewow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373142956) | [Oguz Kaytanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/654616179) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-brain-and-memory-games/id1533429124)

Engage in over 30 expert-designed brain games to enhance memory, concentration, and mental agility. This app offers personalized daily cognitive workouts and tracks your progress with detailed statistics, helping you overcome brain fog and keep your mind sharp.

**Highlights:** 30+ expert-designed brain games, Personalized daily cognitive workouts, Memory, attention, and logic training, Progress tracking with statistics, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Relaxing and Zen activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Pro, 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Pro, 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Pro, 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Focus Pro, 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Focus Pro, 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| IQ Test Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| Enneagram Test Score | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADHD Test Score | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent games and features
- 🤓 Helps with thinking and concentration
- 💡 Great for mental health and challenging the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including issues with specific games
- 🕰️ Insufficient time to complete challenges
- 💸 Expensive subscription, not worth the price

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open or get past loading screen
- Games not functioning correctly or providing blank screens
- Inconsistent performance, app freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Remove timer option for more flexibility
- Improve app stability and reduce bugs
- Add more games and categories
- Improve responsiveness and loading times


### Brain Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-training-focus-and-memory/id6505026806)

Enhance your memory and focus with daily mind games. This app offers scientifically designed exercises that adapt to your progress, helping you recall information faster and feel more mentally sharp. Track your improvements and integrate quick, engaging workouts into your busy schedule.

**Highlights:** Boost short-term memory recall, Adaptive difficulty workouts, Progress tracking system, Quick and engaging exercises, Scientifically designed games, Improved focus and mental sharpness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Short Term Memory Training | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus free?

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

### Is Brain Training free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus or Brain Training?

Brain Training is rated higher. Focus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 869 ratings, while Brain Training averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do Focus or Brain Training have ads?

Brain Training shows ads; Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus or Brain Training?

Focus ships an update weekly, and Brain Training monthly. Most recently, Focus was updated on November 7, 2026 and Brain Training on November 4, 2026.

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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.*