Comparison

BrainHQ vs MJCC

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

MJCC

Features
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Stay connected to the Mittleman Jewish Community Center (Portland, OR) wherever you go! Explore and sign up for programs, classes, and camps, browse fitness schedules, manage your membership, get instant alerts, check in with your barcode, and more—all from one easy app.   Please use your MJCC account that you use to log in to Daxko. For support, contact mjcc@oregonjcc.org or call 503.244.0111 during operating hours.      i.   Allow users to view/edit their personal information     ii.  View organization information     iii. Allows users to add or remove payment information they have on file     iv.  View and send statements     v.   View check-in history     vi.  View class schedules and browse/register for programs     vii. Push notifications     viii. View organization fundraising campaigns and community impact content     ix.  View member barcodes for scan ins Find Yourself at the J!

Screenshots

BrainHQ4 screens
MJCC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MJCC at none against BrainHQ's 2. MJCC also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). BrainHQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MJCC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainHQ ships an update every 2 months, MJCC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BrainHQ versus MJCC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainHQMJCC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPosit ScienceMittleman Jewish Community Center

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

MJCC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrainHQ

Subscriptions2
  • BrainHQ$13.991 Month
  • BrainHQ$94.991 Year
None

MJCC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainHQ free?
BrainHQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MJCC free?
MJCC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainHQ or MJCC have ads?
MJCC shows ads; BrainHQ does not.
Which is updated more often, BrainHQ or MJCC?
BrainHQ ships an update every 2 months, and MJCC every 3 weeks. Most recently, BrainHQ was updated on October 25, 2026 and MJCC on September 28, 2026.

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