# Peak vs Clever

The clearest difference is update cadence: Clever at every 4 days against Peak's fortnightly. Clever also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 64%). Peak's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and ratings volume (146K vs 45K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peak sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Clever sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Clever. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146K and 45K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Peak's written reviews are positive against 76% of Clever's.

Peak ships an update fortnightly, Clever every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peak | Clever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (146K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peak-brain-training/id806223188/reviews) | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-brain-training-games/id1599756543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146K** | 45K |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #143 | **#98** |
| Size | 321 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Synaptic Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751726088) | [DPM APPS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596368239) |

## What reviewers say

### Peak

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

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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


### Clever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-brain-training-games/id1599756543)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Engage in bite-sized games designed to enhance cognitive abilities like memory, focus, and logic. Track your progress with detailed statistics and receive personalized recommendations to improve your mental skills. This app offers a fun and effective way to train your brain.

**Highlights:** 40+ brain games, 4000+ levels, 7 cognitive categories, Personalized daily workouts, IQ & mental health tests, Detailed progress statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🧠 Helps improve brain function
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Creative and challenging puzzles
- 🔍 Variety of games and activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🧭 Progression locked behind paywall
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤖 Inconsistent touch controls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between games
- Saved progress not syncing properly
- Incorrect scoring and feedback in some games

**Requested features**

- Add more free game options
- Improve subscription management
- Provide difficulty settings
- Add more game modes and categories
- Improve touch accuracy for drawing games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peak free?

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

### Is Clever free?

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

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

Clever is rated higher. Peak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 146K ratings, while Clever averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.

### Do Peak or Clever have ads?

Both Peak and Clever show ads.

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

Peak ships an update fortnightly, and Clever every 4 days. Most recently, Peak was updated on November 1, 2026 and Clever on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Peak or Clever?

Peak currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Clever at #98. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*