Comparison

BrainApps vs SelfLock

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

Head to head
About

BrainApps

Engage in short, game-based workouts designed to improve focus, memory, and reasoning. This mental fitness tool offers personalized training plans and progress tracking without ads or pressure.

Highlights
  • Game-based cognitive training
  • Focus, Memory, Reasoning skill tracks
  • Personalized training plans
  • Progress tracking with Brain Score
  • 25+ cognitive training games
  • Clean, calming design
Features
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Make five minutes count with BrainApps — a practical brain training app with 90+ games for memory, attention and logic. Choose a quick workout, play clear and engaging cognitive games, and build a mental fitness routine that fits naturally into your day. BrainApps keeps sessions short, tracks your progress and gives you plenty of variety without making training feel complicated. 90+ BRAIN GAMES Explore games across three core areas: • Memory — practise patterns, matching and recall • Attention — work on focus, accuracy and task switching • Logic — challenge reasoning and problem solving SHORT DAILY WORKOUTS Complete a focused session in about five minutes. Train during a break, before work or whenever you want a quick mental challenge. START FOR FREE Seven games are always available free across Memory, Attention and Logic. You can also play the changing Workout of the Day once daily: three additional games that are normally part of the premium library. TRAINING THAT STAYS FRESH With more than 90 games, personalised workouts and changing daily combinations, BrainApps gives you different ways to keep your routine interesting. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Follow your Brain Score, training streaks, statistics and achievements. Clear feedback helps you see your activity over time and stay motivated. INSPIRED BY COGNITIVE PRINCIPLES BrainApps tasks draw on established ideas from cognitive psychology and transform them into approachable games for everyday mental fitness. WHEN CONCENTRATION FEELS DIFFICULT If concentration feels difficult — for example in connection with PAIS, Long Covid or brain fog — BrainApps offers short, clearly structured tasks that can fit gently into everyday life. The app is not a therapy and does not replace medical care. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE BRAINAPPS • 90+ games for memory, attention and logic • Short workouts in about five minutes • Seven games always available free • A changing three-game Workout of the Day • Personalised workouts and adaptive challenges • Brain Score, statistics, streaks and badges • A clear interface with full German localisation Download BrainApps and try your first short workout today. BrainApps is a mental fitness and entertainment app. It is not a medical product and does not diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. Privacy Policy: https://brainapps.io/page/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://brainapps.io/page/terms Support: support@brainapps.io

About

SelfLock

Features
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Master Your Mind. Lock in Your Future. Do you find yourself starting goals but losing momentum? Are you ready to stop wishing and start becoming? Welcome to SelfLock, the ultimate companion for those who value discipline, focus, and true transformation. Unlike generic habit trackers, SelfLock is built on the power of Identity-Based Growth. We believe that to change your life, you first have to change who you believe you are. Whether you want to become a world-class engineer, a professional athlete, or simply a more focused version of yourself, SelfLock gives you the tools to "lock in" that identity. KEY FEATURES: Identity-Based Goal Setting: Define exactly who you want to become. Set your "Future Identity" and let it drive every action you take. Core Pillar Selection: Focus on what matters most right now. Choose between Focus, Discipline, Calm, Energy, or Confidence. Daily Motivational Reminders: Stay on track with personalized notifications that remind you of your "Future Identity" throughout the day. Progress Tracking: Visualize your journey from where you are to who you want to be. Mastery Journey: Complete your plan and reach the "Final Mastery" stage, celebrating your transformation and consistent discipline. WHY SELFLOCK? SelfLock isn't about temporary fixes; it's about lasting mental shifts. By combining modern psychology with a sleek, intuitive interface, we help you build the "SelfLock" mindset—where discipline isn't a chore, it's who you are. Stop the loop. Start the Lock. Download SelfLock today and begin your journey to unshakeable discipline.

Screenshots

BrainApps4 screens
SelfLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SelfLock at none against BrainApps's 2. SelfLock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. BrainApps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SelfLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BrainApps versus SelfLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainAppsSelfLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIQClub, Inc.Talha Rehman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BrainApps

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
None

SelfLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainApps free?
BrainApps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SelfLock free?
SelfLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainApps or SelfLock have ads?
Neither BrainApps nor SelfLock shows ads.

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