# Gleam vs Cortex Flex Performance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cortex Flex Performance at 100% against Gleam's 48%. Cortex Flex Performance also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Gleam's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gleam sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Cortex Flex Performance sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cortex Flex Performance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gleam has 11K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Gleam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cortex Flex Performance's.

Gleam ships an update every 5 days, Cortex Flex Performance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gleam | Cortex Flex Performance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleam-social-intelligence/id6745815058/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex-flex-performance/id6749107751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [C137](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805539409) | [Cortex Flex Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828821837) |

## What reviewers say

### Gleam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleam-social-intelligence/id6745815058)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Education, #97 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Enhance your social fluency and emotional intelligence with interactive lessons and AI-powered feedback. Master communication for dating, career, and everyday interactions. Build confidence and track your progress with expert insights.

**Highlights:** Interactive communication lessons, Personalized AI feedback, Scenario-based practice, Emotional intelligence training, Career and dating skills, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Recovery Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for improving social skills
- ✨ Unique and well-executed concept
- 🚀 Actionable and digestible lessons
- 💡 Innovative AI conversation practice
- 👍 Smooth app usage and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model before trying the app
- 💰 Paywall before accessing core features

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More lesson topics beyond social skills


### Cortex Flex Performance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex-flex-performance/id6749107751)

This app offers brain training routines developed by neuroscientists to enhance focus, reaction time, and mental resilience for athletes. It includes specialized workouts, mental skills tools, and insights from recruiters to help users perform at their peak.

**Highlights:** Neuropriming Workouts, Mental Skills Training, Recruitment Insights, Game-Day Prep, Elite Athlete Community

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cortex Monthly | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gleam free?

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

### Is Cortex Flex Performance free?

Cortex Flex Performance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gleam or Cortex Flex Performance?

Cortex Flex Performance is rated higher. Gleam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Cortex Flex Performance averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Gleam or Cortex Flex Performance have ads?

Neither Gleam nor Cortex Flex Performance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gleam or Cortex Flex Performance?

Gleam ships an update every 5 days, and Cortex Flex Performance fortnightly. Most recently, Gleam was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cortex Flex Performance on September 8, 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.*