# CogniFit vs Brainquire

The clearest difference is monetization model: CogniFit at free with in-app purchases against Brainquire's subscription. CogniFit also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 37%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Brainquire's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CogniFit sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Brainquire sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brainquire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CogniFit has 1.7K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of CogniFit's written reviews are positive against 37% of Brainquire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CogniFit ships an update weekly, Brainquire every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CogniFit | Brainquire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognifit-brain-training/id528285610/reviews) | **[4.7 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainquire/id1240173390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 85 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 238 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CogniFit](https://appshunter.io/developer/528285613) | [Halıcı Bilgi İşlem A.Ş.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587380443) |

## What reviewers say

### CogniFit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognifit-brain-training/id528285610)

Engage in fun mental games designed to test, train, and improve your cognitive functions. Monitor your progress with personalized scores and track improvements in areas like memory, focus, and reaction time. This app offers a scientific approach to brain health for users of all ages.

**Highlights:** Personalized brain training sessions, Cognitive score monitoring, Improve memory, focus, and reaction time, Track cognitive age, Guided mindfulness techniques, Interactive brain games

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription 50% Off | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthy Basic | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Basic | $19.99 | per month |
| CogniFit Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| CogniFit Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription 50% Off | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Basic | $119.99 | per year |
| Assessment - Full price | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Varied and interesting
- 👍 Great design, learn about strengths and weaknesses
- 👍 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Amazing app
- 👍 Comprehensive assessments and personalized training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Free but not free, locked features require payment
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes, app not working properly
- 🐛 Inconsistent audio, issues with Bluetooth devices
- 🐛 Confusing instructions, difficult to understand some games
- 🐛 Glitchy controls, unresponsive buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Constant need to restart iPad to get app to work
- Games freezing and progress not saved
- Buttons and controls not working as expected
- Inconsistent loading and crashing issues
- Personalized training not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More language options
- Ability to skip games during personalized training
- Option to practice specific weak areas
- Clearer instructions and tutorials for all games
- Accommodate for color blindness and visual impairments


### Brainquire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainquire/id1240173390)

Enhance and track your cognitive skills through engaging games and personalized exercises. This platform assesses your strengths and weaknesses in areas like logic, memory, and verbal abilities, adapting to your learning style with machine learning.

**Highlights:** Cognitive skill assessment, Personalized brain exercises, Adaptive learning platform, Machine learning improvement, Verbal, quantitative, visual, logical, memory, attention games

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Family Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Off-Price Membership | $28.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Family Membership | $57.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Membership | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CogniFit free?

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

### Is Brainquire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CogniFit or Brainquire?

Brainquire is rated higher. CogniFit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Brainquire averages 4.7 from 85 ratings.

### Do CogniFit or Brainquire have ads?

Neither CogniFit nor Brainquire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CogniFit or Brainquire?

CogniFit ships an update weekly, and Brainquire every 2 months. Most recently, CogniFit was updated on October 14, 2026 and Brainquire on October 8, 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.*