# Lumosity vs NeuroNation

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lumosity at every 5 days against NeuroNation's every 3 weeks. Lumosity also leads on ratings volume (130K vs 4.5K) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). NeuroNation's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 79%). On price, rating, 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 NeuroNation sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lumosity against 4.7 for NeuroNation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumosity has 130K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Lumosity's written reviews are positive against 91% of NeuroNation's.

Lumosity ships an update every 5 days, NeuroNation every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumosity | NeuroNation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (130K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumosity-brain-training-games/id577232024/reviews) | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuronation-brain-training/id821549680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **130K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 257 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297628735) | [Synaptikon GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/576776320) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumosity

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · 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


### NeuroNation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuronation-brain-training/id821549680)

Enhance your memory and cognitive abilities with science-backed exercises. This app offers personalized training programs, diverse games, and progress tracking to sharpen your mind and improve focus. Invest in your cognitive health with daily mental challenges.

**Highlights:** Scientifically proven techniques, Personalized training programs, Diverse range of brain games, Progress tracking and insights, Daily brain challenges, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months - Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - Subscription | $10.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months - Subscription | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 3 Months - Subscription | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| NeuroNation Premium 1M plan | $13.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - Subscription App&Web | $13.99 | per month |
| 12 Months - Subscription | $19.49 | per year |
| 6 Months - Subscription | $22.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months - Subscription | $31.99 | per year |
| 12 Months - Subscription | $38.99 | per year |
| NeuroNation Premium 12M plan | $41.99 | per year |
| Premium 12M plan+7D Free trial | $57.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Effective brain training exercises
- 👍 Personalized and adaptive to user's needs
- 🤓 Challenging but not overly difficult
- 🧠 Helps improve memory, focus, and cognitive abilities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear instructions for some exercises
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🤔 Some exercises feel repetitive or monotonous

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Issues with color-based exercises due to color perception differences
- Incorrect scoring or feedback on some exercises

**Requested features**

- More variety in exercise types
- Ability to customize difficulty levels
- Better progress tracking and performance analytics
- Multilingual support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumosity free?

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

### Is NeuroNation free?

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

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

Lumosity and NeuroNation are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 130K and 4.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Lumosity or NeuroNation have ads?

Both Lumosity and NeuroNation show ads.

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

Lumosity ships an update every 5 days, and NeuroNation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lumosity was updated on September 24, 2026 and NeuroNation on September 24, 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.*