# Peak vs Brain Training

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brain Training at 100% against Peak's 64%. Peak's advantage is ratings volume (146K vs 27) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, 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 Brain Training sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Peak holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peak has 146K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Peak's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brain Training's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Peak ships an update fortnightly, Brain Training every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peak | Brain Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (146K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peak-brain-training/id806223188/reviews)** | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-training-sparkiq/id6474968726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 321 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Synaptic Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751726088) | [Xiaoyaohuyu Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706954979) |

## 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


### Brain Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-training-sparkiq/id6474968726)

Sharpen your cognitive skills with engaging games and psychological assessments. Improve vocabulary, logic, reaction time, focus, math, and memory. Offers daily plans and progress tracking to keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Word games, Logic puzzles, Reaction challenges, Focus exercises, Math problems, Memory tasks, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain Training Unlimited | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Brain Training Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peak free?

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

### Is Brain Training free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Peak or Brain Training?

Peak is rated higher. Peak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 146K ratings, while Brain Training averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do Peak or Brain Training have ads?

Both Peak and Brain Training show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peak or Brain Training?

Peak ships an update fortnightly, and Brain Training every 2 weeks. Most recently, Peak was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brain Training on October 24, 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.*