Comparison

Brain Lab vs Short Term Memory

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

Head to head
About

Brain Lab

Train your prefrontal cortex to improve focus, memory, and decision-making. This app offers science-inspired exercises and tracks your progress over time. Engage in daily workouts to combat brain fog and enhance cognitive abilities.

Highlights
  • 7 Training Modes for different brain regions
  • Cognitive Check to assess baseline and track progress
  • Visual Dashboard with score trends and ability radar
  • Social features for comparing stats with friends
  • Daily 10-minute brain workouts
  • Personalized suggestions based on cognitive profile
Features
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Can't focus? Foggy after hours of scrolling? You're not broken — your prefrontal cortex just needs a workout. Your prefrontal cortex is your brain's CEO: focus, memory, self-control, and decisions. Like any muscle, it gets stronger when you train it. Brain Lab turns 10 minutes a day into science-inspired brain training that helps you cut through the fog and rebuild your attention. No equipment. One session a day. Real change you can see. ▸ 7 Training Modes, 7 Brain Regions • Retelling — read, then retell in your own words: language & expression (Broca/Wernicke) • Schulte Grid — find numbers in sequence at speed: focus & visual search (Parietal) • Stroop Challenge — react when word meaning fights color: inhibitory control (ACC) • N-Back — track info from steps back: working memory (DLPFC) • Risk Decision — weigh safe vs. risky: rational decision-making (vmPFC) • Delayed Recall — remember, then recall after a delay: long-term retention (Hippocampus) • Rhythm — tap in time with the beat: timing & sequencing (Basal Ganglia) ▸ Cognitive Check — Know Your Baseline • A quick brain check on day one, with personalized suggestions • A visual profile across 7 cognitive dimensions — see your strengths and gaps • Compare over time and track every gain ▸ Dashboard — Progress You Can See • Score trends that reveal long-term change at a glance • A multi-dimensional ability radar • Before-and-after comparison to quantify your growth ▸ Who It's For • Anyone who can't stop scrolling and struggles to focus • Students and professionals who need deep, sustained attention • People who want to fight brain fog and keep their mind sharp ▸ Social & Motivation • Friend PK — compare weekly stats with a challenge code • Badges — streaks, high scores, full-brain activation • New users get a 3-day free trial with full access ▸ About This App Brain Lab is an educational practice and self-recording tool for tracking training sessions and observing learning trends. Brain-region visuals and check results are illustrative and for reference only — not a medical diagnosis or measurement. This app is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or health advice. Your data stays on your account and is never shared with any third party. Brain Lab — 10 minutes a day to train your brain. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Short Term Memory

Features
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See it. Remember it. Find it. Train your "photographic memory" the fun way — a memory game that sharpens short-term visual memory, focus, and concentration in just 5 minutes a day. Memorize what's on the grid, then recall where it was hidden behind the "?". Simple to learn, deeply rewarding to master. ◆ A simple memory game with surprising depth Just memorize the positions of the shown pictures and pick them out. The rules are simple, yet with all 20 levels it goes endlessly deep. With no time limit, take it on at your own pace. It even has a "Hide" button that conceals the pictures so you can commit them to memory — really burn the image into your mind. ◆ See your progress • Daily streak counter to build the habit • Monthly calendar to visualize your training • Best-time ranking to feel yourself improve ◆ Thoughtfully Crafted Design Clear, intuitive controls, easy-to-tap buttons, and charming illustrations. Reassuring even for first-timers and seniors. Ready to build a memory like a camera? Start the "see it, remember it, find it" habit today. Terms of Use: https://skcreation-legal.pages.dev/memory-game/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://skcreation-legal.pages.dev/memory-game/en/privacy

Screenshots

Brain Lab4 screens
Short Term Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brain Lab at none against Short Term Memory's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Brain Lab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Short Term Memory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Brain Lab versus Short Term Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain LabShort Term Memory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer子栋 林Keisuke Inazawa

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Brain Lab

Subscriptions2
  • Brain Lab Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Brain Lab Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Brain Lab Premium (Lifetime)$99.99
1 purchases

Short Term Memory

Subscriptions1
  • プレミアム(広告なし)$1.491 Month

Questions

Is Brain Lab free?
Brain Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Short Term Memory free?
Short Term Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain Lab or Short Term Memory have ads?
Short Term Memory shows ads; Brain Lab does not.

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