Comparison

Peak vs Anker

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

Anker

Features
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Anker is a study coach for the German citizenship test (Einbürgerungstest, the "Leben in Deutschland" test). The app is in German, with English help for difficult exam terms whenever you need it. A CLEAR ROUTE EVERY DAY • A short, original civics lesson • Adaptive practice questions aimed at your weak spots • One practical preparation step for test day • More practice automatically in the final week UNDERSTAND, DON'T JUST MEMORISE • Human dignity, separation of powers, Bundestag and Bundesrat in plain German • Difficult exam terms explained in English on request • Official sources linked from every lesson THE REAL EXAM FORMAT • 33 questions in 60 minutes • 30 general questions plus 3 from your federal state (Bundesland) • Personal weak-area review and spaced repetition • An honest readiness forecast instead of an empty progress bar PRIVATE AND OFFLINE No account. No ads. Your route, test date and progress stay on this device. Anker is an independent study aid. It is not an official BAMF app and does not provide legal advice.

Screenshots

Peak4 screens
Anker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Anker at none against Peak's shown. Peak's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Peak sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Anker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Peak ships an update fortnightly, Anker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Peak versus Anker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeakAnker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (146K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings146K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynaptic LabsGain Ovuta

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

Anker

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
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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
One-time2
  • Advanced Training Peak & Brainways Working Memory Part 1Free
  • Advanced Training Peak & UCL Emotion ManagementFree
1 purchases

Anker

One-time1
  • Anker Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Peak free?
Peak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anker free?
Anker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Peak or Anker have ads?
Peak shows ads; Anker does not.
Which is updated more often, Peak or Anker?
Peak ships an update fortnightly, and Anker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Peak was updated on November 5, 2026 and Anker on October 31, 2026.

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