Comparison

Neat vs Cognopolis

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

Head to head
About

Neat

Learn photography through engaging daily challenges and AI-driven feedback. Compete with other players, collect rewards, and improve your skills with guidance from experienced game designers.

Highlights
  • Daily photography challenges
  • AI-powered critiques and feedback
  • Competitive leaderboards
  • Collectible emoji rewards
  • Photo editing tools
  • Progress tracking and achievements
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PLAY YOUR WAY TO PRO PHOTOGRAPHY. Neat turns your daily photos into a game you'll actually learn from. Forget boring tutorials—this is the fun way to learn photography. Wake up to a new challenge, compete for high scores, and collect rewards—while accidentally becoming a better photographer. Built by game designers from Call of Duty, Star Wars, and Tetris. THE DAILY RITUAL Every morning, you get a new theme (like "Golden Hour" or "Urban Geometry") and a new AI Critic to impress. You have 3 "film shots" to capture your masterpiece. Make them count. WHY YOU'LL LOVE NEAT: • Face the Critics: Meet distinct AI personalities like Luna or Marcus. They don't just judge; they teach. • See Like a Pro: Get instant, pro-level feedback. "Coach Mode" overlays exactly where to crop, what to highlight, and how to fix your exposure. • Climb the Ranks: Start in Bronze III and shoot your way up to the Gold Division. Compete against real players on weekly leaderboards. • Hunt for Treasures: It's not just a photo; it's a scavenger hunt. Our AI detects objects in your shots and turns them into collectible emoji. Can you find the ultra-rare ones? • Send Photos on Tour: Your best shots travel to other players for ratings, then come back so you can craft them into stickers using your emoji collection. • Build Your Streak: Track your XP, unlock achievements, and watch your Photographer Level skyrocket. Free to play. Download now and take your best shot.

About

Cognopolis

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Cognopolis — Learn about the mind and train your brain Cognopolis is a platform for learning psychology and exercising your cognitive skills, designed for anyone who's curious: students, professionals, or simply those who want to better understand how the mind works. It brings together in one place daily content, case simulations, mental training, and educational material — all with the support of artificial intelligence. What you'll find inside: • Concept of the Day — a key psychology concept every day, to learn something new effortlessly. Also available as a home-screen widget. • Cases to practice — simulations of fictional cases that invite you to reason and apply what you learn, with step-by-step guided walkthroughs. • Cognitive training — a collection of mental games organized into constellations (attention, memory, deduction, agility, and more) to exercise your brain while having fun. • Tests and reference cards — reference sheets and study tools to review psychology concepts and instruments. • Community — spaces to talk, share, ask, and learn alongside others. • Material and resources — practical content to study, explore, and keep your curiosity alive. Cognopolis is an educational and learning tool. Its content is for training purposes, may contain errors, and does not replace professional judgment. The app does not constitute mental health care, therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vinculo-production.up.railway.app/legal/terminos.html Privacy Policy: https://vinculo-production.up.railway.app/legal/index.html

Screenshots

Neat4 screens
Cognopolis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cognopolis at none against Neat's shown. Cognopolis also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neat sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cognopolis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neat ships an update every 2 weeks, Cognopolis every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Neat versus Cognopolis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeatCognopolis
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB71 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCopihue Studio, Inc.Rakson Duarte

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Neat

One-time6
  • 5 Neat Shots Pack$0.99
  • 1 Streak Shield$0.99
  • 2 Streak Shields$1.49
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  • 3 Streak Shields$1.99
  • 20 Neat Shots Pack$2.99
  • Streak Repair$2.99
2 purchases

Cognopolis

Subscriptions2
  • Cognopolis Premium Mensual3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cognopolis Premium Anual3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Neat free?
Neat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cognopolis free?
Cognopolis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Neat or Cognopolis have ads?
Neat shows ads; Cognopolis does not.
Which is updated more often, Neat or Cognopolis?
Neat ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cognopolis every 3 days. Most recently, Neat was updated on July 18, 2026 and Cognopolis on September 9, 2026.

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