Comparison

BrainHQ vs Walk Wellbeyond

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BrainHQ

This app offers a scientifically-backed brain training program designed to improve cognitive functions like memory, attention, and processing speed. It features adaptive exercises that adjust to your performance, fitting into your daily routine with sessions as short as five minutes.

Highlights
  • Scientifically validated brain exercises
  • Improves memory and processing speed
  • Adaptive training adjusts to performance
  • Daily free exercise
  • Personalized brain fitness goals
  • Flexible training sessions
Features
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Train your brain with BrainHQ from Posit Science—the most rigorous program available for better brain health, and the only one backed by more than 100 scientific papers showing benefits - including the breakthrough NIH-funded ACTIVE study. Now with new features that contribute to your brain fitness success!

 BrainHQ represents the culmination of 30 years of research in neuroscience and brain health. Top scientists from around the world helped to develop and test the BrainHQ exercises. The result: a training system that comprehensively improves brain performance, from the most basic elements of perception through the most complex elements of memory, attention, and cognitive function.

 No other brain fitness program can match BrainHQ in scientific proof. More than 100 publications from independent, randomized controlled trials have shown that the exercises and assessments in BrainHQ drive real change. These changes include: • cognitive improvements, such as better memory and faster processing speed • real-world improvements, including safer driving and improved quality of life • physical brain changes, like healthier white matter and more coordinated neurons. 
 All of this means that BrainHQ works—in laboratory studies, and in the lives of everyday people:

 •"BrainHQ is a no-brainer must-have in my book…This training has expanded my visual, fine-tuned my audio and even my reflexes seem to be getting faster. BrainHQ is fun and gives me the challenges I need to keep my brain working out on a daily basis." - C. MacDonald

 •"Only a few months into the BrainHQ exercises the difference is clear, this isn’t left to speculation, I saw drastic improvements…and my family has noticed a strong improvement." - A. Amitrano

 And leading publications agree: “Our testers concluded that Posit's product—one of the few so far to undergo clinical trials and peer-reviewed research—had the firmest scientific grounding.” - Wall Street Journal
 The BrainHQ app helps you set and achieve your brain training goals—so it not only works, it works for you.
 Each exercise adapts to your performance and gets more challenging as your performance improves, just like a personal trainer for your brain.
 The training is designed to fit into your life: train for just 5 minutes in your spare time, or do a complete workout in an hour. 
BrainHQ is a free download, and includes a free exercise every day. 
For full access, we offer the following recurring subscription options:

 1 month: $13.99
 1 year: $94.99

 These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country or residence. 

Monthly subscription are billed once per month, and an annual subscriptions are billed once per year. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://www.brainhq.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.brainhq.com/terms

About

Walk Wellbeyond

Navigate your surroundings with a minimalist approach, focusing on your destination's direction and distance rather than complex turn-by-turn instructions. Enjoy your walk, explore freely, and stay present without constantly checking your screen.

Highlights
  • Mapless navigation
  • Destination direction and distance display
  • Minimalist interface
  • Powerful search with walk time
  • VoiceOver and accessibility support
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Health data integration
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Do you remember a time when people didn't stare at their phone? Turn-by-turn directions can be confusing. They are certainly overkill for walking. With Walk Wellbeyond you can enjoy the freedom of walking your own path again. You’ll reach your destination on your own terms, without blindly following instructions. There's no need to have your eyes glued to the screen because you might miss a turn. You are in command of your journey. There’s no map. There are no turn-by-turn instructions. You only see your destination’s direction and distance. That's all you need to get there, so you can look around and enjoy your walk. ◆ Blaze your own trail ◆ Stop following directions and enjoy the freedom of walking your own path again. ◆ Don't look like a tourist ◆ There's no need keep to your eyes glued to your screen. Look around and take it all in. ◆ Minimalist Navigation ◆ Turn-by-turn directions can be mind-numbing. They are certainly overkill for walking. ◆ No more confusion ◆ Never worry again. Mapless always shows you the right way to go. ◆ Powerful Search ◆ Search results include your walk time and an arrow pointing to each destination. ◆ Made For All Abilities ◆ Mapless has full support for Voice Over, large text, and wheelchair use. With a Super Wellbeyond membership, you can enjoy additional health benefits: ◆ Count every step ◆ Every walk you take helps to complete your movement and workout rings. ◆ Always On Display ◆ Mapless takes full advantage of the Always On Display of your Series 5, 6 or 7 Watch. ◆ Track Your Vitals ◆ Your Apple Watch can track and record your heart rate while you're walking. Mapless lets you enjoy walking directions on your iPhone for free. To integrate with your Health data and use the app on your Apple Watch SE, 5, 6 or 7, you can choose from two auto-renewing subscription options: monthly or annual. Connecting your Health data enables Mapless to save your walks as workouts and use your Apple watch to record your heart rate while walking. The subscription price for your country is displayed in the app’s App Store page and inside the app. Subscriptions purchased in the app will be charged to your iTunes Account and will automatically renew unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your App Store Account Settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms and Conditions: https://wellbeyond.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://wellbeyond.com/privacy

Screenshots

BrainHQ4 screens
Walk Wellbeyond4 screens

Verdict

The call

BrainHQ and Walk Wellbeyond both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Walk Wellbeyond's written reviews are positive against 47% of BrainHQ's. BrainHQ's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 143) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BrainHQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Walk Wellbeyond sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BrainHQ against 4.7 for Walk Wellbeyond. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainHQ has 22K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of BrainHQ's written reviews are positive against 73% of Walk Wellbeyond's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainHQ ships an update every 2 months, Walk Wellbeyond every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BrainHQ versus Walk Wellbeyond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainHQWalk Wellbeyond
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings)4.7 (143 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better143
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPosit ScienceWellbeyond Inc.

Customer experience

BrainHQ

All ratings21,963 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral17.2%
Negative35.6%

Walk Wellbeyond

All ratings139 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

BrainHQ

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Audio issues on iOS
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Progress reset issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app
  • Apple TV app
  • Better progress tracking in-app
  • Customizable difficulty levels
  • More diverse representation in exercises

Walk Wellbeyond

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrainHQ

Subscriptions2
  • BrainHQ$13.991 Month
  • BrainHQ$94.991 Year
2 purchases

Walk Wellbeyond

Subscriptions2
  • Super Wellbeyond$2.001 Month
  • Super Wellbeyond7 Days trial$10.001 Year

Questions

Is BrainHQ free?
BrainHQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Walk Wellbeyond free?
Walk Wellbeyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrainHQ or Walk Wellbeyond?
Walk Wellbeyond is rated higher. BrainHQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Walk Wellbeyond averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.
Do BrainHQ or Walk Wellbeyond have ads?
Neither BrainHQ nor Walk Wellbeyond shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainHQ or Walk Wellbeyond?
BrainHQ ships an update every 2 months, and Walk Wellbeyond every 3 months. Most recently, BrainHQ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Walk Wellbeyond on November 2, 2026.

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