# CogniFit vs Mind Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind Games at none against CogniFit's 14. Mind Games also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 71%) and ratings volume (12K vs 1.7K). CogniFit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating 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. Mind Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CogniFit against 4.6 for Mind Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mind Games has 12K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of CogniFit's written reviews are positive against 84% of Mind Games's.

CogniFit ships an update weekly, Mind Games every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CogniFit | Mind Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognifit-brain-training/id528285610/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-games-brain-training/id860325400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 240 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CogniFit](https://appshunter.io/developer/528285613) | [Mindware Consulting, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/792581008) |

## 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


### Mind Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-games-brain-training/id860325400)

Engage in a variety of brain-training games designed to exercise different mental skills. Track your progress with score histories and standardized scales. A training center helps select personalized exercise routines.

**Highlights:** Brain training games, Mental skill practice, Score history tracking, Progress graphs, Standardized score conversion, Personalized training center

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective brain training
- 🧠 Variety of challenging games
- 📈 Tracks progress and performance
- 🤓 Helps improve memory and focus
- 🎮 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads in free version
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and layout
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🇺🇸 American-centric content and terminology
- 🔒 Limited access without paid upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Screens going blank or freezing
- Answers/instructions being cut off
- Inconsistent scoring and percentile calculations

**Requested features**

- Add a tutorial for new users
- Provide more language and region options
- Improve scoring and feedback system
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow users to track and review past performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CogniFit free?

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

### Is Mind Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CogniFit or Mind Games?

Mind Games is rated higher. CogniFit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Mind Games averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do CogniFit or Mind Games have ads?

Mind Games shows ads; CogniFit does not.

### Which is updated more often, CogniFit or Mind Games?

CogniFit ships an update weekly, and Mind Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, CogniFit was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mind Games on October 28, 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.*