# Lumosity vs RecallKit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lumosity at 131K against RecallKit's 1. Lumosity also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). RecallKit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lumosity sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and RecallKit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RecallKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumosity has 131K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lumosity ships an update weekly, RecallKit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumosity | RecallKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumosity-brain-training-games/id577232024/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recallkit-study-cards/id6748545140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 256 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297628735) | [AGL Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801519023) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumosity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumosity-brain-training-games/id577232024)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Education, #191 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumosity Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Lumosity Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Lumosity Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $54.99 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $89.00 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $89.00 | per year |
| One Month Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and engaging games
- 👍 Helps improve cognitive abilities
- 🧠 Effective brain training
- 💡 Variety of games and exercises
- 🧠 Noticeable improvements in memory and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited access to features without premium
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🤔 Frustrating difficulty progression
- 🤔 Repetitive and unengaging at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### RecallKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recallkit-study-cards/id6748545140)

Create, organize, and review custom flashcard decks for effective learning. This app offers a distraction-free interface to build your own study materials, customize content, and reinforce memory. Ideal for language learners and test preparation.

**Highlights:** Create and edit custom flashcard decks, Up to 100 cards per deck, Customize front and back content, Shuffle cards for recall reinforcement, Import and export decks, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Coin Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coin Bundle | $1.79 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumosity free?

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

### Is RecallKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lumosity or RecallKit?

RecallKit is rated higher. Lumosity averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while RecallKit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lumosity or RecallKit have ads?

Both Lumosity and RecallKit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lumosity or RecallKit?

Lumosity ships an update weekly, and RecallKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lumosity was updated on November 5, 2026 and RecallKit on October 30, 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.*