Peak vs BrainPower Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 45+ brain training games
- Daily Workouts
- Coffee Break mode
- Performance insights and statistics
- Advanced Training modules
- Compete with friends
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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: Terms of Use - https://www.synapticlabs.uk/termsofservice/ Privacy Policy - https://www.synapticlabs.uk/privacypolicy/
BrainPower Training
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BrainPower Training – Learn deeply. Remember longer. Think clearly. Most apps help you consume information. BrainPower helps you own it. Built on proven learning science and powered by AI, BrainPower transforms how you learn by focusing on what actually works: - Spaced repetition – remember long-term, not just today - Active recall – strengthen your memory by retrieving knowledge - Explain-back learning – master topics by expressing them yourself How it works 1. Choose a topic Anything you want to understand — from business and technology to health, history, or personal interests. 2. Get a structured learning path AI breaks your topic into: - clear explanations - key concepts - smart recall questions - explain-back prompts 3. Train your understanding Go through short, focused sessions: - Learn - Recall - Explain - Reflect 4. Build real memory BrainPower schedules repetition based on your progress — no rigid schedules, just smart timing. Learn the way your brain actually works Most learning fails because we: - read passively - don’t test ourselves - don’t revisit material - don’t explain what we’ve learned BrainPower fixes this by guiding you through a loop of: Understand → Recall → Explain → Repeat Designed for real life - No fixed schedules – flexible daily rhythm - Gentle reminders – not pressure - Clean, minimal design – stay focused - Quick sessions – fit learning into your day Stay motivated - Daily streaks - Progress tracking - Achievements and badges - Positive reinforcement that keeps you going Why BrainPower is different This is not just another learning app. It’s a thinking tool. Instead of asking: “What did you read?” BrainPower asks: “Can you explain it?” Use BrainPower to: - Learn new subjects faster - Strengthen memory - Improve communication and clarity - Prepare for exams or presentations - Stay mentally sharp Train your brain. Build real understanding. Experience learning that actually sticks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BrainPower Training at none against Peak's shown. BrainPower Training also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Peak's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Peak sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BrainPower Training sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Peak ships an update fortnightly, BrainPower Training daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Peak | BrainPower Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (146K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 146K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 311 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synaptic Labs | CodePower ApS |
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
BrainPower Training
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Peak
- 40% Off Peak Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Peak Pro$3.991 Month
- Peak Pro Plan$3.991 Month
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- 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
- Advanced Training Peak & Brainways Working Memory Part 1Free
- Advanced Training Peak & UCL Emotion ManagementFree
BrainPower Training
- BrainPower Supporter$3.99









