Comparison

Peak vs Cognara

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

Head to head
About

Peak

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
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Maximize your full potential by challenging yourself with Peak, designed to help you expand your mental skills with 45+ fun and rewarding games. Peak has 45+ games covering six categories, carefully developed with you in mind. Choose from our catalog of games or challenge yourself with our versatile Daily Workouts. Short on time? Don’t worry, play Coffee Break, for when you need that extra pep in your step in under five minutes. We'll also show you insights about your performance to help you support your growth, development and provide you with data-orientated feedback. So what are you waiting for? Join millions of brain trainers worldwide and start challenging your brain today! Download and play our basic version for free or upgrade to Pro to unleash the full brain training experience. Workouts: - Daily brain workouts to sharpen your Memory, Attention, Problem-Solving, - Mental Agility, Language, Coordination and Emotion Control - Play skill based workouts such as Coffee Break, Weakest Link, Low Rank and The Total Workout - Access our Advanced Training modules, developed in collaboration with scientists and universities. Insights: - Compete with friends - Track your progress with in-depth insights and statistics - Compare your scores with others in your age range and profession PEAK PRO TERMS Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided.
 Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. For more information: 
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About

Cognara

Features
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Cognara makes it easy to fit a satisfying mental challenge into any break. Play 12 quick brain games across memory, reaction, math, vocabulary and strategy, complete a fresh quiz each day, and track your progress over time. Global Daily Games: Take on the same challenge as players worldwide. You get one scored attempt per unlocked game each day, so every move matters. Finish your run, see your place on the daily leaderboard and return after the reset for a new challenge. 12 quick games. Challenge different skills with a varied collection: • Memory Squares and Signal Steps test pattern recall. • Reaction Time and Ink Match reward fast, accurate responses. • Speed Calc and Number Fusion put your number skills to work. • Word Guess, Synonym Sprint and Syntax Search challenge your vocabulary. • Trail Fill, Switch Puzzle and Minefield offer strategic puzzles. Build daily momentum Follow Today’s Path through the Daily Quiz and featured Daily Challenge. Complete both activities to open the Bonus Chest, build your streak and earn coins. Not sure what to play? Recommended Next suggests an unlocked game based on your daily challenge, recent scores and category progress. Make Cognara yours Customize your octopus companion with unlockable colors, hats, glasses and expressions. Earn coins through play, unlock more games and cosmetics, collect achievements and track personal bests across every category. Compare scores through Cognara’s cross-platform Daily Games leaderboards, with additional Game Center and Google Play Games support. Daily Games require an internet connection, the rest works offline. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Peak4 screens
Cognara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cognara at 13.0 against Peak's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Peak sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cognara sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Peak ships an update fortnightly, Cognara every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Peak versus Cognara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeakCognara
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (146K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings146K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynaptic LabsBenjamin Kvello-Hansen

Bugs and requests

Peak

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Cognara

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Peak

Subscriptions8
  • 40% Off Peak Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Peak Pro$3.991 Month
  • Peak Pro Plan$3.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Peak Pro Plan$4.991 Month
  • Peak Pro$11.991 Year
  • 40% Off Peak Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Peak Pro Plan$34.991 Year
  • Peak pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Advanced Training Peak & Brainways Working Memory Part 1Free
  • Advanced Training Peak & UCL Emotion ManagementFree
2 purchases

Cognara

Subscriptions2
  • Ad free monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Peak free?
Peak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cognara free?
Cognara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Peak or Cognara have ads?
Both Peak and Cognara show ads.
Which is updated more often, Peak or Cognara?
Peak ships an update fortnightly, and Cognara every 2 weeks. Most recently, Peak was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cognara on October 28, 2026.

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