# CogniFit vs Leaply

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CogniFit at 71% against Leaply's 0%. CogniFit also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). Leaply's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CogniFit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Leaply asks for nothing beyond the download.

CogniFit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CogniFit has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CogniFit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Leaply's.

CogniFit ships an update weekly, Leaply daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CogniFit | Leaply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognifit-brain-training/id528285610/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaply/id6739790869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 222 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CogniFit](https://appshunter.io/developer/528285613) | [Rino Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758301437) |

## 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


### Leaply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaply/id6739790869)

Create your ideal world. This app allows users to visualize and design their own unique environments. Explore your creativity and bring your imaginative concepts to life.

**Highlights:** Visualize ideal worlds, Design unique environments, Creative expression, Imaginative concept realization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CogniFit free?

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

### Is Leaply free?

Leaply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

CogniFit is rated higher. CogniFit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Leaply averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CogniFit or Leaply have ads?

Neither CogniFit nor Leaply shows ads.

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

CogniFit ships an update weekly, and Leaply daily. Most recently, CogniFit was updated on November 6, 2026 and Leaply 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.*