Comparison

Cognitive Boost vs Zenith Puzzle

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

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About

Cognitive Boost

This app offers daily brain workouts designed to enhance cognitive abilities and improve memory. Its intuitive, emoji-based games are suitable for all ages and can be played in short bursts, making it ideal for quick mental exercises.

Highlights
  • Daily brain workouts
  • Improve cognitive abilities
  • Memory training games
  • Emoji-based challenges
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Short game sessions
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Like your muscles, your brain needs regular workouts to stay in shape. Download this app and use it every day to help you stay sharp. You can improve your brain’s abilities. With regular training the brain is able to form new neural connections. Cognitive Boost can be played by all ages, toddlers through seniors. Because each game is short, it is ideal for playing while waiting for a meeting, or for other events. It is a good "calmer downer" if the person for whom you are waiting is late. Because it is highly intuitive, language skills are not required. Emojis tell you visually if you got a correct or wrong answer. The objects used for the game are based on standard emojis, but their looks have been re-imagined by the students and faculty of a historic European design university. While the game resembles the popular "memory match" games it is unique. It has hundreds of emojis that are displayed randomly. To play, you first memorize two to twenty images at a time, and then pick each original image from a "lineup" that has two new images. Start at two images at a time. As you gain momentum increase the number. Psychologists say that, on the average, without training, a person can get to seven. See how you measure up! Another challenge is increasing the rotation speed of the "multiple choice" answers. The objects rotate in three dimensions, all in different directions requiring observation, timing and memory. You can start the movement at a low speed, and as you get experience move up to a higher level. The app is complete. It is free. There are no in-app purchases. There is a button in the app that allows you to make a voluntary contribution of any amount to Parkinson’s Disease(PD) research. There is currently not a cure for PD, just problematic treatments. The button provides a direct link to the research center’s computer. The app was written as a fundraiser, by a software engineer, with 58 years of experience in IT, who has PD. Take part in the search for a cure! Download the program to get started with your memory training!

About

Zenith Puzzle

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More than a puzzle. A mirror of your mind. Zenith Puzzle analyzes every move to reveal what kind of thinker you are. Are you a Surgeon? An Architect? Can you reach The Zenith? Experience the classic sliding puzzle completely re-imagined for focus, flow, and cognitive training. Forget generic puzzles; Zenith is designed to be your daily mental gym, featuring an elegant wooden aesthetic, deeply integrated statistics, and our unique Insight Engine. WHY YOU'LL LOVE ZENITH PUZZLE: • The Insight Engine: Ever wonder how you solve problems? Our engine evaluates your efficiency, agility, and strategy to assign you cognitive archetypes. • Progressive Challenge: Start small on the classic 3x3 board, and push your limits all the way up to a massive 9x9 grid. • Elegant Wooden Design: Immersive visual and haptic feedback makes every sliding tile feel satisfying and real. • Deep Statistics: Track your moves, time, 'Puzzle IQ', and mastery streaks across all board sizes. • Focused Mindfulness: Designed without stressful timers (unless you want to beat your own records) to help you get into a state of deep focus and relaxation. Whether you have a quick 2-minute break or want to dive into a 30-minute cognitive session on a 9x9 grid, Zenith Puzzle scales to your ambition. Download free and discover your mind.

Screenshots

Cognitive Boost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cognitive Boost at none against Zenith Puzzle's 2. Cognitive Boost also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price 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. Zenith Puzzle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Cognitive Boost asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cognitive Boost ships an update every 11 days, Zenith Puzzle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cognitive Boost versus Zenith Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCognitive BoostZenith Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer4Genera LLCLuciano Moreira Camilo Silva

In-app purchases

None

Cognitive Boost

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Zenith Puzzle

One-time2
  • Zenith Premium (Promo)$2.99
  • Zenith Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Cognitive Boost free?
Cognitive Boost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zenith Puzzle free?
Zenith Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Cognitive Boost or Zenith Puzzle?
Cognitive Boost ships an update every 11 days, and Zenith Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, Cognitive Boost was updated on October 4, 2026 and Zenith Puzzle on October 10, 2026.

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