# Smart vs BrainPower Cognitive Activity

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart at none against BrainPower Cognitive Activity's 5. Smart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). BrainPower Cognitive Activity's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainPower Cognitive Activity sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smart against 4.9 for BrainPower Cognitive Activity. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainPower Cognitive Activity has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, BrainPower Cognitive Activity every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart | BrainPower Cognitive Activity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-pal/id6464416450/reviews)** | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainpower-cognitive-activity/id6738306065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reignsol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631240754) | [Justin Scarborough](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780096762) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-pal/id6464416450)

Enhance memory recall and mental agility with engaging, mood-boosting puzzles. This game offers a personal touch with customizable options and supports research for brain health conditions.

**Highlights:** Memory recall improvement, Mental agility enhancement, Mood-enhancing activities, Customizable puzzles, Personalized photo uploads, Supports brain health research

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BrainPower Cognitive Activity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainpower-cognitive-activity/id6738306065)

Engage in a word puzzle game designed to sharpen memory, attention, and focus. Compete in real-time challenges against players worldwide, earning rewards for top performance. Offers various difficulty levels and helpful power-ups for a dynamic brain training experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time competition mode, Word puzzle gameplay, Memory and focus improvement, Multiple difficulty levels, In-game power-ups, Daily rewards

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Mode | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Brainwave Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Memory Magic Bundle | $1.49 | one-time |
| Focus Fuel Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart free?

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

### Is BrainPower Cognitive Activity free?

BrainPower Cognitive Activity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart or BrainPower Cognitive Activity?

Smart is rated higher. Smart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BrainPower Cognitive Activity averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Smart or BrainPower Cognitive Activity have ads?

BrainPower Cognitive Activity shows ads; Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart or BrainPower Cognitive Activity?

Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and BrainPower Cognitive Activity every 5 weeks. Most recently, Smart was updated on October 22, 2026 and BrainPower Cognitive Activity on October 6, 2026.

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