Comparison

Lumosity vs Name Skillz

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

Head to head
About

Lumosity

Engage your mind with a variety of science-based brain games and puzzles designed to improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Personalized daily workouts and detailed performance insights help you track progress and achieve cognitive goals.

Highlights
  • 40+ adaptive brain games
  • Daily personalized workout plans
  • Performance insights
  • Progress tracking
  • Fit Test for baseline scores
  • Games by skill category
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Train your mind with Lumosity’s fun science-based brain games, played by over 100 million users worldwide. Lumosity is a leading brain training app with cognitive games and puzzles to exercise Memory, Attention, Problem Solving and more. WHAT’S INSIDE THE APP •40+ Brain games that adapt as you play •Daily workout plans to train your brain •Insights into your performance •Track your progress and achieve your training goals GET STARTED WITH A FIT TEST Take a free, 10-minute Fit Test to set your baseline scores and see how your scores compare to others in your age group. EXPLORE BRAIN GAMES BY SKILL Choose the skill you want to target by playing games for speed, memory, attention, flexibility, problem-solving, math and word games. DAILY PERSONALIZED BRAIN WORKOUTS Build daily habits with workouts curated for you. Get personalized challenges based on your training habits and preferences. Practice key skills through curated, targeted brain games. DETAILED TRAINING INSIGHTS Discover your strengths across games with in-depth performance insights. Explore patterns in your gameplay to better understand how you engage with different challenges. THE SCIENCE BEHIND LUMOSITY We’re a team of scientists and designers exploring new ways to challenge the brain and advance cognitive research. We take established cognitive and neuropsychological tasks, or create entirely new, experimental challenges. We then transform these tasks into games and puzzles that challenge core cognitive skills. We also collaborate with 40+ university researchers worldwide. We provide qualified researchers free access to Lumosity’s tools, to support new investigations in the cognitive sciences. WHO IS LUMOSITY FOR? •People of all ages who enjoy challenging their minds with fun, challenging games •Lifelong learners interested in games that engage cognitive skills. •Anyone aiming to exercise Memory, Speed, Attention, or Problem Solving skills. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee or winding down before bed, Lumosity makes it easy to fit a meaningful brain training session into your day. Join millions using Lumosity to train their minds. Download today and build your brain training habit. GET HELP: https://lumositybeta.zendesk.com/ FOLLOW US: http://twitter.com/lumosity LIKE US: http://facebook.com/lumosity LUMOSITY PREMIUM & TERMS With Lumosity Premium, you will work out with a personalized training program, unlock in-depth insights about how you play, and receive tips for better game accuracy, speed and strategy. Lumosity Premium subscriptions are charged through your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew at the price and period selected above unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings after purchase. Refunds are not provided for the unused portion of any term, and any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a purchase is made. Privacy Policy: https://www.lumosity.com/legal/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://www.lumosity.com/legal/terms_of_service Payment Policy: https://www.lumosity.com/legal/payment_policy California Privacy Policy: https://www.lumosity.com/en/legal/privacy_policy/#what-information-we-collect

About

Name Skillz

Master the art of remembering names with this app. Learn techniques, practice with flashcards of common names, and test your recall with virtual people. Gamified progression and unlockable content make learning engaging.

Highlights
  • Learn name association techniques
  • Practice with 200+ common US names
  • Create custom name associations
  • Test recall with virtual people
  • Gamified learning with ranks and achievements
  • Unlock bonus flashcards
Features
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Never forget a name again with Name Skillz! Renowned teachers of memory mastery techniques, like Jim Kwik, use the same methods as built into the Name Skillz app. It's like Duolingo for your memory. Gain the benefits of remembering strangers' names to build strong relationships, close more clients, improve sales skills, and gain respect from others. Remember names in three easy steps: Step 1: Learn the techniques of turning names into pictures. Step 2: Practice learning the most common names in the US by learning visuals with flashcard learning. Step 3: Test your skillz with groups of virtual people to meet and recall their names. Rank up and earn achievements to unlock bonus cards along the way. Name Skillz has over 200 common US names and association flashcards to practice. Develop the skills to easily think of associations for less common names quickly in real-life situations. Features: 3 Levels: Lessons, Practice, and People Lessons Level: Take a mini-class to learn the techniques memory masters use to easily remember names Practice Level: Study over 200 common United States-based names to learn easy visual associations for each one. Edit and create your own associations to ones best suited for you People Level: Meet groups of virtual people from 5 to 50 at a time to test your name remembering skillz. Bonus Cards: Unlock bonus flashcards by exploring the app and practicing regularly. Gamified for fun play: Gain rank from Newbie to Master as you continue to practice and learn. Imagine confidently walking up to someone you met with a big smile, giving them a big smile and a firm handshake while exclaiming, “Great to see you again, Johnathan.” Be a better you today. Download Name Skillz now.

Screenshots

Lumosity4 screens
Name Skillz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lumosity at Free against Name Skillz's $4.99. Lumosity also leads on ratings volume (131K vs 31) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Name Skillz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support 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

Lumosity is free to download; Name Skillz costs $4.99 up front. Lumosity sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Name Skillz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lumosity holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumosity has 131K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Lumosity's written reviews are positive against 85% of Name Skillz's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumosity ships an update weekly, Name Skillz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Lumosity versus Name Skillz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumosityName Skillz
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (131K ratings) — better4.4 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131K — better31
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB30 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLumos Labs, Inc.Neuro Skillz

Customer experience

Lumosity

All ratings130,776 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews3,502 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.8%

Name Skillz

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%

Bugs and requests

Lumosity

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Syncing problems between mobile and desktop
  • Unreliable customer support

Requested features

6 requests
  • More free games and content
  • Ability to slow down or adjust game difficulty
  • Better performance and stability
  • More detailed progress tracking and insights
  • Ability to compete with friends
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  • Easier subscription management and cancellation

Name Skillz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Lumosity

Subscriptions7
  • Lumosity Premium2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Lumosity Premium14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Lumosity Premium$35.991 Year
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  • Lumosity Premium$54.991 Year
  • Lumosity Premium$69.991 Year
  • Lumosity Premium2 variants$89.001 Year
  • Lumosity Premium14 Days trial$89.001 Year
One-time1
  • One Month Subscription$14.99
None

Name Skillz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumosity free?
Lumosity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Name Skillz free?
Name Skillz costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lumosity or Name Skillz?
Lumosity is rated higher. Lumosity averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while Name Skillz averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.
Do Lumosity or Name Skillz have ads?
Lumosity shows ads; Name Skillz does not.
Which is updated more often, Lumosity or Name Skillz?
Lumosity ships an update weekly, and Name Skillz fortnightly. Most recently, Lumosity was updated on October 28, 2026 and Name Skillz on October 23, 2026.

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