# BrainBloom vs IQ Elevate

The clearest difference is ads: IQ Elevate at none against BrainBloom's shown. IQ Elevate also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 54%) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). BrainBloom's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainBloom sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and IQ Elevate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BrainBloom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of BrainBloom's written reviews are positive against 75% of IQ Elevate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BrainBloom ships an update every 2 weeks, IQ Elevate weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainBloom | IQ Elevate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbloom/id6744821118/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-elevate-brain-training/id6761459934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#42** |
| Size | 299 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NINTHCLOUD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777938736) | [澳 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886021464) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbloom/id6744821118)

Enhance your cognitive abilities with neuroscience-based games designed to improve memory, problem-solving, math, and focus. Enjoy personalized daily workouts, track your progress with detailed analytics, and unlock achievements as you challenge yourself with engaging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily training plans, 24+ scientifically designed games, Challenging puzzle adventures, Smart progress analytics, Achievements and rewards, Adaptive difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrainBloom Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Week) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $20.49 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $24.49 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $36.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $36.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| BrainBloom Pro(1 Year) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent brain training app
- 👍 Fun, unique, and challenging activities
- 👍 Engaging game design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Excessive ads even with paid subscription
- 🤬 Subscription fees too high
- 🤯 Suspicious account takeovers and unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- Forced to watch ads even with paid subscription
- Unauthorized account access and charges

**Requested features**

- ADHD test feature
- Better customer support and transparency


### IQ Elevate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-elevate-brain-training/id6761459934)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Education, #79 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a variety of logic puzzles, memory games, and focus challenges designed for adults. Enjoy quick, daily sessions that fit into your routine, with clear feedback and easy controls for a smooth mental workout.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzles, Memory games, Focus challenges, Daily play sessions, Progress tracking, Clean design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Braintraining 1 month discount Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Braintraining 1 week discount Pro | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Braintraining 7days free pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Braintraining 1 week discount Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Braintraining 1 week discount Pro | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Braintraining 1 Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Branining 1 Year Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Braintraining 1 week discount Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Braintraining 1 week discount Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Braintraining 1 week discount Pro | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainBloom free?

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

### Is IQ Elevate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrainBloom or IQ Elevate?

BrainBloom is rated higher. BrainBloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while IQ Elevate averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do BrainBloom or IQ Elevate have ads?

BrainBloom shows ads; IQ Elevate does not.

### Which is updated more often, BrainBloom or IQ Elevate?

BrainBloom ships an update every 2 weeks, and IQ Elevate weekly. Most recently, BrainBloom was updated on September 22, 2026 and IQ Elevate on September 26, 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.*