Comparison

Mental Workout vs Cerbo

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

Head to head
About

Mental Workout

This game challenges your working memory and cognitive speed by having you repeat increasingly complex sequences of lights and sounds. It offers two distinct modes and four difficulty levels to progressively sharpen your mind. Designed for daily use, it provides a quick, focused mental workout.

Highlights
  • Sequence memory challenges
  • Value memory recall
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Personal best tracking
  • Daily reminders and streaks
  • Offline play
Features
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Can you follow the pattern? Memory Master is a Simon Says-style brain training game that trains your working memory, attention, reaction time, and cognitive speed — one sequence at a time. Watch the squares light up. Repeat the exact order. The patterns get longer, the colors get trickier, and your brain gets sharper. TWO GAME MODES — TWO WAYS TO TRAIN • Sequence Memory — The classic Simon Says challenge. Watch a sequence of squares light up in order, then tap them back in the same order. Every round adds one more step to push your working memory further. • Value Memory — Remember the color, number, or shape of each square, then recall it when prompted. This mode stretches your short-term memory and visual recall beyond simple pattern matching. FOUR DIFFICULTY LEVELS — FROM BEGINNER TO BRAIN GYMNAST • Easy — Colors only. Perfect warm-up for daily brain training. • Medium — Colors + numbers. Start stacking cognitive load. • Hard — Colors + shapes. Visual memory kicks in. • Expert — Color + number + shape combined. A true mental workout. DESIGNED FOR DAILY BRAIN TRAINING Memory Master isn't just a puzzle game — it's a short, focused cognitive workout you can do in two minutes. Backed by the same principle behind classic brain training apps: regular, progressive challenges improve memory, focus, and mental agility over time. • Personal Best Tracking — See how your pattern recall and reaction time improve session by session. • Daily Reminders & Streaks — Build the habit. Consistency is what actually trains your brain. • Progress Over Time — Watch your cognitive speed, visual memory, and sequence length grow. • Offline Play — No Wi-Fi needed. Train on the subway, in line, anywhere. • No Onboarding Wall — Launch the app and play. No sign-up, no forced tutorial. WHO IT'S FOR • Adults who want to stay mentally sharp — a three-minute brain break that beats scrolling. • Students warming up before exams or study sessions — boost focus, working memory, and recall. • Parents playing with kids — a screen-time game that actually builds cognitive skills. • Seniors keeping the mind active — simple controls, scalable difficulty, no pressure. • Anyone dealing with brain fog, distraction, or just wanting to think faster. WHY MEMORY MASTER Most brain training apps bundle twenty mini-games behind a subscription wall. Memory Master takes the opposite approach: one proven mechanic — Simon Says-style pattern and sequence memory — four levels of depth, and instant access. It's focused, free to start, and designed to actually help you improve. Your brain is like a muscle. Train it. Download Memory Master now and start building a sharper, faster, more focused mind — one pattern at a time. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy policy: https://calamaryapps.blogspot.com/2022/05/memory-and-power-privacy-policy.html • Terms of use: https://calamaryapps.blogspot.com/2022/06/of-use-for-memory-and-brain-power-free.html

About

Cerbo

Features
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Cerbo is a daily brain workout designed to fit your schedule: 3 minutes a day is enough. Each session mixes 5 skills: memory, focus, logic, mental speed, and flexibility. A clear score after every challenge, a program that adapts to your level, and a streak worth protecting to build a real habit. WHAT YOU GET EVERY DAY • A short, complete session in 3 minutes • 5 skills trained in rotation • A brain score that evolves with you • A daily streak to stay motivated • Reminders if you'd rather not forget WITH CERBO PREMIUM • Unlimited sessions, whenever you want • A personalized program based on your goal • Detailed stats on your progress • All achievements unlocked To keep improving: Cerbo adapts to your pace and stays with you session after session. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anabasis-technology.github.io/brainup-privacy-public/?lang=en

Screenshots

Mental Workout4 screens
Cerbo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cerbo at every 5 days against Mental Workout's fortnightly. Cerbo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mental Workout sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month and Cerbo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mental Workout ships an update fortnightly, Cerbo every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mental Workout versus Cerbo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMental WorkoutCerbo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurhan KarakurtSylvain Heliou

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mental Workout

Subscriptions1
  • Memory and Brain Power Pro$2.491 Month
2 purchases

Cerbo

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (1 mois)$6.991 Month
  • Premium (1 an)7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Mental Workout free?
Mental Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cerbo free?
Cerbo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mental Workout or Cerbo have ads?
Neither Mental Workout nor Cerbo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mental Workout or Cerbo?
Mental Workout ships an update fortnightly, and Cerbo every 5 days. Most recently, Mental Workout was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cerbo on October 25, 2026.

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