# CogniFit vs PodCE

The clearest difference is rating: PodCE at 5.0 against CogniFit's 4.5. PodCE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). CogniFit's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. PodCE asks for nothing beyond the download.

PodCE 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, PodCE every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CogniFit | PodCE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/podce-ce-tracker/id6755408102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 238 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CogniFit](https://appshunter.io/developer/528285613) | [Christopher Haynes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853689284) |

## 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


### PodCE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podce-ce-tracker/id6755408102)

Effortlessly track continuing education requirements for various professions. Automatically logs podcast sessions and allows manual entry for other activities, providing visual progress and exportable reports for renewals.

**Highlights:** Automatic podcast session logging, Manual entry for seminars and workshops, Visual progress charts and deadline tracking, Comprehensive statistics on learning, Professional PDF and CSV export options, Pre-built goal templates for professions, Integrated podcast player with playback controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CogniFit free?

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

### Is PodCE free?

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

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

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

### Do CogniFit or PodCE have ads?

Neither CogniFit nor PodCE shows ads.

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

CogniFit ships an update weekly, and PodCE every 5 days. Most recently, CogniFit was updated on October 18, 2026 and PodCE on October 6, 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.*