Comparison

Brainpulse vs BrainPulse Dual N

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

Head to head
About

Brainpulse

Features
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Your mind is worth 5 minutes a day. Brainpulse is a daily brain training app that helps you exercise memory, attention, focus, logic, and processing speed - calmly, consistently, and without pressure. Each day, Brainpulse gives you a short 5-minute session made up of 3 mini-games. The difficulty adjusts automatically to your performance, so every session feels engaging without becoming overwhelming. What you train with Brainpulse: - Memory - Attention and focus - Processing speed - Executive function Why Brainpulse: - Just 5 minutes a day - 3 short mini-games in every session - Daily training without pressure or rush - Difficulty tailored to your level - Clear results and visible progress over time - A simple, intuitive interface Every session follows a calm rhythm: a gentle warm-up, a main challenge, and a light finish. It is brain training designed to fit easily into your day - and easy to come back to tomorrow. Brainpulse is built around one simple idea: consistency matters more than intensity. A short session every day can do more than one long session once in a while. The app helps you build a healthy mental fitness habit without stress, competition, or clutter. Instead, you get a focused experience and a clear view of your progress over time. Five minutes today. A habit worth keeping. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BrainPulse Dual N

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BrainPulse is a scientifically-backed brain training app built around the Dual N-Back task โ€” the gold standard of cognitive training with over 20 peer-reviewed studies supporting its effectiveness. Unlike other brain games that rely on unproven puzzles, BrainPulse focuses on a single, research-validated exercise shown to improve fluid intelligence, working memory, and executive function. HOW IT WORKS The Dual N-Back task challenges you to track two streams of information simultaneously โ€” visual positions on a grid and audio cues. You decide whether the current stimulus matches the one from N steps back. It sounds simple, but as N increases, so does the challenge. FEATURES - Adaptive Difficulty: Your N-Level adjusts automatically based on accuracy, keeping you in the optimal training zone - Three Game Modes: Dual, Position-only, and Sound-only to target specific cognitive skills - Detailed Statistics: Track N-Level trends, accuracy percentages, and streaks with clear, beautiful charts - Quick Start: One tap to begin a session. Configure rounds, speed, and N-Level โ€” or just hit Quick Start - Cloud Sync: Sign in with Apple to sync your progress seamlessly across devices - Customizable Sessions: Choose from 20 to 50 rounds and adjust speed from 2.0s to 4.0s intervals THE SCIENCE In 2008, a landmark study by Jaeggi et al. demonstrated that consistent Dual N-Back training can improve fluid intelligence โ€” your ability to reason and solve new problems. Since then, over 20 published studies have continued to explore and support these findings. BrainPulse brings this research out of the lab and into your daily routine. WHY BRAINPULSE? Most brain training apps gamify random puzzles with no scientific backing. BrainPulse is different. Every session is a focused cognitive workout designed to strengthen the neural circuits underlying working memory and cognitive control. - No filler games or gimmicks - Grounded in peer-reviewed research - Designed for consistent, meaningful progress BRAINPULSE PRO Start training for free with the Dual N-Back mode. Upgrade to Pro to unlock: - All game modes (Position-only and Sound-only) - Full speed and N-Level range - Helper overlay for guided practice - Cloud Sync across devices - Detailed performance statistics Your brain deserves real training. Download BrainPulse and start improving your working memory today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brainpulse4 screens
BrainPulse Dual N4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brainpulse at none against BrainPulse Dual N's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BrainPulse Dual N sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Brainpulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Brainpulse versus BrainPulse Dual N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainpulseBrainPulse Dual N
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size73 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite Dreams Inc.Mehmet Yilmaz

In-app purchases

None

Brainpulse

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BrainPulse Dual N

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • BrainPulse Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Brainpulse free?
Brainpulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrainPulse Dual N free?
BrainPulse Dual N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainpulse or BrainPulse Dual N have ads?
Neither Brainpulse nor BrainPulse Dual N shows ads.

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