# Peak vs MindPal

Peak and MindPal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of MindPal's written reviews are positive against 64% of Peak's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peak sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MindPal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Peak against 4.7 for MindPal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146K and 86K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Peak's written reviews are positive against 80% of MindPal's.

Peak ships an update fortnightly, MindPal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peak | MindPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (146K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peak-brain-training/id806223188/reviews) | **[4.7 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindpal-brain-training-games/id1457846652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146K** | 86K |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 321 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synaptic Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751726088) | [Elektron Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457846651) |

## What reviewers say

### Peak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peak-brain-training/id806223188)

Enhance your cognitive abilities with over 45 engaging games designed to improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and more. Track your progress with detailed insights and compete with friends. A free basic version is available, with an optional Pro upgrade for a full brain training experience.

**Highlights:** 45+ brain training games, Daily Workouts, Coffee Break mode, Performance insights and statistics, Advanced Training modules, Compete with friends

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40% Off Peak Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Peak Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Peak Pro Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Peak Pro Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Peak Pro | $11.99 | per year |
| 40% Off Peak Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Peak Pro Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Peak pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Advanced Training Peak & Brainways Working Memory Part 1 | Free | one-time |
| Advanced Training Peak & UCL Emotion Management | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Challenging and engaging games
- 🧠 Effective brain training
- 📊 Detailed progress tracking
- 🔍 Variety of game categories
- 🤩 Enjoyable and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited free games
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔁 Repetitive game content
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Inconsistent dictionary

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent game performance
- Incorrect scoring and ranking
- Syncing and login problems

**Requested features**

- More free games and content
- Ability to replay games without ads
- Improved game instructions and feedback
- More coordination and emotion-based games
- Customizable brain training experience


### MindPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindpal-brain-training-games/id1457846652)

This app offers a daily brain training program with over 40 games designed to improve memory, attention, language, and problem-solving skills. It provides personalized workouts and tracks your progress with detailed insights and comparisons to other users.

**Highlights:** Over 40 brain games, Personalized daily workouts, Trains memory and attention, Improves language and math skills, Tracks progress and scores, In-depth performance insights

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MindPal Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| MindPal Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| MindPal Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| MindPal Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| MindPal Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| MindPal Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| MindPal Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| MindPal Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| MindPal Pro | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Daily brain workouts
- 🚀 Challenging yet fun games
- 📈 Tracks progress and performance
- 🧠 Helps improve cognitive abilities
- 🤓 Variety of skill-testing games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 🔒 Limits free version access
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🤔 Inconsistent scoring/percentiles
- 🐛 Technical issues with some games

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches in Slicer and Word Trim games
- Streak resets unexpectedly
- Wordle game loses streak incorrectly
- Percentile scores change drastically

**Requested features**

- More free game access
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Ability to compare to general population
- Improved instructions for game mechanics
- Accessibility options for color-blind users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peak free?

Peak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MindPal free?

MindPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Peak or MindPal?

MindPal is rated higher. Peak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 146K ratings, while MindPal averages 4.7 from 86K ratings.

### Do Peak or MindPal have ads?

Both Peak and MindPal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peak or MindPal?

Peak ships an update fortnightly, and MindPal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Peak was updated on November 7, 2026 and MindPal on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*