Comparison

Cognito vs MindShot

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

Head to head
About

Cognito

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Cognito Brain Training โ€“ Play Brain Games with friends, Train Your Brain, Improve Memory & Focus, Boost Your Mind Cognito is a fun and engaging social brain training app designed to enhance memory, focus, and cognitive agility. Play a variety of games with other users and your friends to challenge your brain. Track your progress and compete with users in the global leaderboard. Auto-Renewable Subscriptions: - Cognito Pro Monthly: $1.19/month - Cognito Pro Yearly: $4.99/year Manage Your Subscription: Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled at any time via your Apple ID account settings. Legal & Privacy: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cognito.games/privacy-policy Unlock your full potential with Cognito Pro and take your brain training to the next level!

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MindShot

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How many numbers can you remember when every second counts? MindShot is a fast-paced number memory game built around recall, focus, and quick thinking. Memorize a sequence, enter the answer, and keep climbing as the sequences grow longer and the display time gets shorter. SIX WAYS TO CHALLENGE YOUR MEMORY โ€ข CLASSIC โ€” Memorize the numbers and enter them in the same order. โ€ข REVERSED โ€” Hold the sequence in mind, then enter it backward. โ€ข SORT โ€” Remember the digits and arrange them from smallest to largest. โ€ข FILL GAP โ€” Find the missing digit after the original sequence disappears. โ€ข DUAL โ€” Focus on two number groups and recall the requested side. โ€ข FLASH MATH โ€” Memorize a brief expression and calculate the answer. CHOOSE HOW YOU PLAY โ€ข CLASSIC PROGRESSION Start with short sequences and unlock new challenges as you advance. Longer sequences and shorter display times keep every level demanding. โ€ข TIME ATTACK You have 60 seconds. Complete as many levels as possible, build a streak, and chase a new high score. โ€ข RUSH One life. No second chances. Stay accurate, respond quickly, and survive for as long as you can. โ€ข PRACTICE Create a custom session by choosing your preferred challenges and difficulty. KEEP CHASING YOUR BEST Complete daily tasks, earn credits, unlock useful power-ups, and collect achievements. Compare your results on global, Time Attack, and Rush leaderboards, then return to beat your personal best. MindShot combines quick sessions with steadily increasing difficulty, responsive haptics, and satisfying sound effects. Whether you want a short focus challenge or a serious number-memory run, the next attempt is only a few taps away. See the numbers. Hold the sequence. Take the shot. Privacy Policy: https://apps.fuykun.dev/mindshot/privacy

Screenshots

Cognito4 screens
MindShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cognito at none against MindShot's shown. Cognito also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). MindShot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Cognito sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MindShot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cognito ships an update every 3 weeks, MindShot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Cognito versus MindShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCognitoMindShot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size123 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPushp Raj SaurabhFurkan UYKUN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cognito

Subscriptions2
  • Cognito Pro Membership- Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Cognito Pro Membership- Yearly$29.991 Year
4 purchases

MindShot

One-time4
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 500 Credits$3.99
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  • 1000 Credits$6.99

Questions

Is Cognito free?
Cognito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindShot free?
MindShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cognito or MindShot have ads?
MindShot shows ads; Cognito does not.
Which is updated more often, Cognito or MindShot?
Cognito ships an update every 3 weeks, and MindShot every 2 days. Most recently, Cognito was updated on October 30, 2026 and MindShot on October 31, 2026.

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