Five Lives Care vs Stridemind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Five Lives Care
This program offers daily cognitive training games and gentle physical activities designed to support mental sharpness and independence. It's suitable for individuals experiencing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and is backed by scientific research.
- Daily 30-minute sessions
- Science-backed brain games
- Gentle physical activity videos
- Optional reminders
- Educational guides and breathing exercises
- Progress tracking
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Five Lives Care is an evidence-based program combining brain training games and adapted physical activity to support memory, language and autonomy in people living with cognitive difficulties. In a 12-week randomized clinical trial involving 177 participants with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and conducted with leading memory centers in the United Kingdom and France, Five Lives Care users scored 28% better in everyday independence than a control group, and caregivers reported a positive trend in quality of life.* What you’ll get: - Daily 30-minute session - Science-backed brain games - Adapted physical activity videos - Optional reminders to build a daily habit - Optional educational guides and breathing exercises How it works: 1. Complete daily physical activity (balance, stretching, or cardio) 2. Train with memory, mental agility, attention, or language games 3. Track your progress as your scores improve over time What does the science say: Multiple peer-reviewed studies demonstrate that combining physical activity with cognitive training can support memory and cognitive function in older adult (1) What our customers say about Five Lives Care: "Diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment 5 years ago, I use Five Lives Care daily. The exercises are stimulating without being frustrating, and I feel more confident in my daily life." Jeff, 80, Five Lives Care user Free 7-day trial. After the trial period ends, your subscription will automatically renew unless the subscription is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. https://www.fivelives.health/privacy-policy https://www.fivelives.health/terms-and-conditions *Disclaimer: Five Lives Care is a general wellness product. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment). Individual results may vary. For more information, please visit www.fivelives.health or contact us at contact@fivelives.health (1) Bherer et al., 2021; Montero-Odasso et al., 2018; Launeroth et al., 2016; Li et al., 2010; Marusic et al., 2018; Karssemeijer et al., 2017; Ali et al., 2022; Gavelin et al., 2022; Bruderer-Hofstetter et al., 2018; Joubert & Chainay, 2018; Zhu et al., 2016
Stridemind
This app combines walking with brain training exercises to improve cognitive function, balance, and reduce fall risk. Designed for adults 55+, it uses dual-task training to strengthen both mind and body during daily walks.
- Dual-task cognitive-motor training
- Audio-guided brain exercises during walks
- Balance and fall risk reduction
- Working memory enhancement
- Progress tracking and monthly check-ins
- Three intensity levels
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Stridemind turns every walk into a brain workout for sharper thinking, better balance, and fall prevention. Most brain-training apps keep you on a screen. Walking is great for your body but often leaves your mind underchallenged. Stridemind is built to change that by combining both, bringing brain training into your daily walk so one simple habit strengthens both body and mind. Designed for adults 55+, StrideMind is powered by dual-task training, a method supported by over 30 randomized controlled trials. By training your brain and body to work together, it helps support healthier aging with sharper cognition, improved balance, and reduced fall risk. HOW IT WORKS Choose a track. Put in your earbuds. Start walking. As you move, an audio coach guides you through number sequences, word challenges, and mental switching exercises paced to your steps. Your brain is working while your body moves, and that is exactly the point. THE SCIENCE OF FALL PREVENTION Dual-task cognitive-motor training is one of the most researched approaches to reducing falls in older adults. Published studies show this type of training can reduce falls by up to 17.8% and improve balance by up to 76.6% in adults over 65. Stridemind brings this research-backed method into your everyday routine with no gym or equipment required. MORE THAN BALANCE: TRAIN YOUR MEMORY Stridemind also targets working memory, one of the most important systems for maintaining cognitive health. The ability to hold and process multiple pieces of information supports both movement and mental sharpness. This type of training is associated with some of the strongest benefits seen in cognitive research. The in-app Science page explains the evidence in clear, simple language. YOUR PROGRESS A short monthly check-in evaluates how well your focus holds while you move, then tracks your progress over time. Results are presented clearly and are never graded, just an honest reflection of where you are. THREE INTENSITY LEVELS Stridemind adapts to your ability and goals. Light: Gentle challenges for a comfortable pace Moderate: A balanced cognitive and physical workout Intense: High-demand tasks for experienced users WHAT YOU GET Guided audio sessions with a coach voice A wide range of cognitive challenges including numbers, words, and task switching Working memory training designed for long-term brain health Monthly check-ins with clear progress tracking Session history to monitor consistency Ongoing insights based on current brain and movement research SUBSCRIPTION Stridemind Premium unlocks the full track library. Monthly: $9.99/month Annual: $79.99/year (save 33%) Free tracks are always available. An account is required. A subscription is required to access premium content. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your iPhone Settings. Privacy Policy: https://stridemind.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://stridemind.app/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stridemind at 5.0 against Five Lives Care's 4.5. Stridemind also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Five Lives Care's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Five Lives Care sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Stridemind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stridemind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five Lives Care has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Five Lives Care ships an update every 3 weeks, Stridemind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Five Lives Care | Stridemind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (41 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SharpTx Ltd | Ibrahim Shahzad |
Customer experience
Five Lives Care
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In-app purchases
Five Lives Care
- Monthly program7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Monthly program1 Month trial$29.991 Month
- Monthly program7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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- Monthly program7 Days trial$59.991 Month
- Monthly program1 Month trial$59.991 Month
Stridemind
- StrideMind Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- StrideMind Premium Yearly$79.991 Year









