# Peak vs Mind Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind Games at none against Peak's 10. Mind Games also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Peak's advantage is ratings volume (146K vs 12K) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peak sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mind Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Peak against 4.6 for Mind Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peak has 146K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Peak's written reviews are positive against 84% of Mind Games's.

Peak ships an update fortnightly, Mind Games every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peak | Mind Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (146K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peak-brain-training/id806223188/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-games-brain-training/id860325400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 321 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synaptic Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751726088) | [Mindware Consulting, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/792581008) |

## What reviewers say

### Peak

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### Mind Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-games-brain-training/id860325400)

Engage in a variety of brain-training games designed to exercise different mental skills. Track your progress with score histories and standardized scales. A training center helps select personalized exercise routines.

**Highlights:** Brain training games, Mental skill practice, Score history tracking, Progress graphs, Standardized score conversion, Personalized training center

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective brain training
- 🧠 Variety of challenging games
- 📈 Tracks progress and performance
- 🤓 Helps improve memory and focus
- 🎮 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads in free version
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and layout
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🇺🇸 American-centric content and terminology
- 🔒 Limited access without paid upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Screens going blank or freezing
- Answers/instructions being cut off
- Inconsistent scoring and percentile calculations

**Requested features**

- Add a tutorial for new users
- Provide more language and region options
- Improve scoring and feedback system
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow users to track and review past performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peak free?

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

### Is Mind Games free?

Mind Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Peak or Mind Games?

Peak is rated higher. Peak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 146K ratings, while Mind Games averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Peak or Mind Games have ads?

Both Peak and Mind Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peak or Mind Games?

Peak ships an update fortnightly, and Mind Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, Peak was updated on October 29, 2026 and Mind Games on October 28, 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.*