Comparison

MindShift Cognitive Training vs NeuroQuest

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

Head to head
About

MindShift Cognitive Training

Features
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MindShift Cognitive Training offers engaging cognitive games designed to challenge and improve your mental agility. GAMES • Tilt Sorter — Tilt your device to sort falling objects into the correct color buckets. Tests decision-making, processing speed, and executive function. • Direct Sorting — Drag items into their matching categories as quickly as you can. Tests processing speed, categorization, and decision-making. FEATURES • Three difficulty levels for each game • Detailed results after every session — accuracy, reaction time, and score • Progress dashboard with accuracy charts over time • Sign in with email or play as a guest • Cloud sync keeps your data backed up BUILT FOR RESEARCH MindShift was developed as part of a Georgia Institute of Technology Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing research project, applying cognitive science principles to mobile game design. Privacy-first: no ads, no tracking, no data sold. See our privacy policy for details.

About

NeuroQuest

Features
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NeuroQuest is a gentle, friendly brain-training app designed for older adults — with large text, big buttons, and clear feedback on every tap. SIX TRAINING GAMES • Flash Tracker — visual speed & attention • Memory Palace — working memory • Rule Switch — planning & inhibition • Word Flow — language & focus • Path Finder — spatial navigation • Beat Master — rhythm & timing Every game adapts to you — it gets a little easier when you struggle and a little harder as you improve, so it always feels just right. BRAIN HEALTH CHECK A quick 5-minute check across five thinking skills shows your cognitive profile on an easy-to-read chart, so you can watch your progress over the weeks. MADE FOR EVERYONE • Large, high-contrast text and big touch targets • Clear sound and gentle vibration feedback • No account or login — just open and play • Works offline • Available in 12 languages Train a few minutes a day. Keep your mind active. Every feature is free. There are no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.

Screenshots

MindShift Cognitive Training3 screens
NeuroQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NeuroQuest at 13.0 against MindShift Cognitive Training's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
MindShift Cognitive Training versus NeuroQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindShift Cognitive TrainingNeuroQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles Roberts莎 邱

In-app purchases

None

MindShift Cognitive Training

No in-app purchases

None

NeuroQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MindShift Cognitive Training free?
MindShift Cognitive Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeuroQuest free?
NeuroQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MindShift Cognitive Training or NeuroQuest have ads?
Neither MindShift Cognitive Training nor NeuroQuest shows ads.

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