# CogniFit vs HexaMath

The clearest difference is rating: HexaMath at 5.0 against CogniFit's 4.5. HexaMath also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). CogniFit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CogniFit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and HexaMath sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HexaMath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CogniFit has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CogniFit ships an update weekly, HexaMath every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CogniFit | HexaMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognifit-brain-training/id528285610/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexamath-brain-training-gym/id1552619288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CogniFit](https://appshunter.io/developer/528285613) | [Kemal Bakacak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475963902) |

## What reviewers say

### CogniFit

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

This app offers daily brain health exercises and assessments based on scientific research. It helps users understand their cognitive performance, track progress, and improve mental clarity and focus through adaptive training and guided sessions.

**Highlights:** Daily cognitive assessment, Adaptive brain training sessions, Brain Age tracking, Progress monitoring across 5 abilities, Personalized weekly training plans, Guided mindfulness techniques, Over 100 interactive brain games

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | 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 Basic | $119.99 | per year |

**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


### HexaMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexamath-brain-training-gym/id1552619288)

Train your brain with mathematical exercises. Improve your calculation speed and skills through 60 unique levels with randomly generated numbers. Aim for a high score based on your solving time.

**Highlights:** Brain training with 4 math processes, 60 unique, randomly generated levels, Improve calculation speed, Progressive difficulty, Score based on solving time, Practice with single and multi-digit numbers

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gift Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Gift Coffee | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CogniFit free?

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

### Is HexaMath free?

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

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

HexaMath is rated higher. CogniFit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while HexaMath averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CogniFit or HexaMath have ads?

HexaMath shows ads; CogniFit does not.

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

CogniFit ships an update weekly, and HexaMath every 2 weeks. Most recently, CogniFit was updated on November 8, 2026 and HexaMath on November 3, 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.*