Comparison

Brain Training vs MRCPCH Prep

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

Head to head
About

Brain Training

This app offers a daily brain workout with 20 science-based games designed to improve memory, attention, focus, and processing speed. It features adaptive difficulty, progress tracking, and global leaderboards for competitive engagement.

Highlights
  • 20 science-based cognitive games
  • Adaptive difficulty
  • Daily 3-game workouts
  • Progress tracking and trends
  • Global leaderboards
  • Improve memory, attention, and focus
Features
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Train your brain in just a few minutes a day. Brain Training: Memory & Focus packs 20 science-based games into one bold app — a complete gym for your memory, attention, focus, processing speed, mental flexibility, and spatial skills. BUILT ON REAL COGNITIVE TESTS These aren't random puzzles — the catalog is built on classic tasks from cognitive psychology: • Dual N-Back — the famous working-memory trainer with adaptive difficulty • Stroop — tap the ink color, not the word, and beat interference • Block Recall — the Corsi block-tapping test: how long a sequence can you hold? • Number Sprint — race through a Schulte table from 1 to 25 • Name Recall — the Face-Name Associative Memory Exam: learn faces, then name them a day later • Digit Span, Go/No-Go, Mental Rotation, Paper Fold, and more 20 GAMES ACROSS 6 COGNITIVE AREAS • MEMORY: Memory Match · Block Recall · Pattern Flash · Name Recall • WORKING MEMORY: Dual N-Back · Digit Span · Mirror Span • ATTENTION: Stroop · Go/No-Go · Swarm Track • PROCESSING SPEED: Number Sprint · Symbol Decode · Field Scan • FLEXIBILITY: Task Switch · Rule Hunt · Design Dash • SPATIAL: Mental Rotation · View Point · Paper Fold · Path Link YOUR DAILY WORKOUT Every day brings a fresh 3-game workout that rotates across cognitive areas — or pin your own three favorites. Complete it for a daily bonus and keep your day streak alive. EARN POINTS, LEVEL UP, CLIMB THE RANKS Every session earns Brain Points, and streaks multiply them. Level up from ROOKIE to LEGEND, claim your unique player name, and compete on global leaderboards — weekly and all-time, overall and per game. WATCH YOURSELF IMPROVE Adaptive difficulty keeps every game right at the edge of your ability. Track best spans, best times, and accuracy for every game, celebrate new records, and follow your trends week after week. FREE TO TRAIN, PRO TO GO DEEPER 9 games are free forever — including Memory Match, Dual N-Back, Stroop, and Number Sprint — along with the daily workout, streaks, leaderboards, and headline stats. Brain Games Pro unlocks 11 advanced games (one of them is free for everyone every day as the PRO PICK), bigger Memory Match boards (6×6 and 8×8), every card pack, and full progress charts. Start with a free trial, then choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime pass. Whether you're warming up in the morning, taking a mental break, or chasing a leaderboard spot, Brain Training gives your mind a fast, fun workout. Download free and start training today. Brain Games Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Your Apple Account is charged at confirmation; it renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ · Privacy: https://brain-games-app.web.app/privacy

About

MRCPCH Prep

Features
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MRCPCH Prep helps paediatric trainees practise membership-style written papers with original best-of-five MCQs, timed mocks, and clear rationales. IMPORTANT: Full access requires an In-App Purchase (auto-renewable subscription or lifetime). The download is free; practice content unlocks after purchase. Restore Purchases is always available on the paywall and in Settings. WHAT YOU GET • 2,000+ original paediatric practice questions for Foundation of Practice (FOP), Theory and Science (TAS), and Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) • Timed paper simulations: 40 MCQs · 60 minutes practice sections • Quick practice, practice-by-topic, and weak-area drills • Review incorrect answers and bookmarks • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Progress dashboard: readiness %, per-paper mastery, streak, exam countdown • Works fully offline — no account required WHO IT'S FOR Doctors and trainees preparing for MRCPCH written papers. Build clinical reasoning speed and accuracy under exam-style pressure. PAPERS • Foundation of Practice (FOP) • Theory and Science (TAS) • Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) SUBSCRIPTIONS (USD reference prices) • Monthly Premium — $9.99 / month • Yearly Premium — $34.99 / year (best value) • Lifetime Access — $59.99 one-time Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/mrcpch-prep/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Custom Terms: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/mrcpch-prep/terms.html Support: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/mrcpch-prep/support.html DISCLAIMER Independent study aid by MD Shahariar Nazim Joy. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). “MRCPCH” is a trademark of RCPCH. Original educational content only — not medical advice. Practising here does not guarantee exam success. Always rely on official RCPCH guidance for registration and requirements.

Screenshots

Brain Training4 screens
MRCPCH Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Brain Training at 15.0 against MRCPCH Prep's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. Brain Training sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MRCPCH Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Brain Training versus MRCPCH Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain TrainingMRCPCH Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAhmed Sayed Mokhtar MohamedMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Brain Training

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

MRCPCH Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is Brain Training free?
Brain Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MRCPCH Prep free?
MRCPCH Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain Training or MRCPCH Prep have ads?
Neither Brain Training nor MRCPCH Prep shows ads.

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