# Lumosity vs Mind Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind Games at none against Lumosity's 10. Mind Games also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Lumosity's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (131K vs 12K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lumosity sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Mind Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lumosity against 4.6 for Mind Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumosity has 131K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Lumosity's written reviews are positive against 84% of Mind Games's.

Lumosity ships an update weekly, Mind Games every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumosity | Mind Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumosity-brain-training-games/id577232024/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-games-brain-training/id860325400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **131K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297628735) | [Mindware Consulting, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/792581008) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumosity

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

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Education, #182 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Engage your mind with science-based games designed to improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Track your progress and receive personalized daily workouts. Join millions worldwide in a fun approach to cognitive fitness.

**Highlights:** 40+ adaptive brain games, Daily personalized workouts, 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


### Mind Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-games-brain-training/id860325400)

Engage in a variety of brain-training games designed to exercise different mental skills. Track your progress with score histories and standardized scales. A training center helps select personalized exercise routines.

**Highlights:** Brain training games, Mental skill practice, Score history tracking, Progress graphs, Standardized score conversion, Personalized training center

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective brain training
- 🧠 Variety of challenging games
- 📈 Tracks progress and performance
- 🤓 Helps improve memory and focus
- 🎮 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads in free version
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and layout
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🇺🇸 American-centric content and terminology
- 🔒 Limited access without paid upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Screens going blank or freezing
- Answers/instructions being cut off
- Inconsistent scoring and percentile calculations

**Requested features**

- Add a tutorial for new users
- Provide more language and region options
- Improve scoring and feedback system
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow users to track and review past performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumosity free?

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

### Is Mind Games free?

Mind Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lumosity or Mind Games?

Lumosity is rated higher. Lumosity averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while Mind Games averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Lumosity or Mind Games have ads?

Both Lumosity and Mind Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lumosity or Mind Games?

Lumosity ships an update weekly, and Mind Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lumosity was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mind Games on November 11, 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.*