# Elevate vs Impulse

Elevate and Impulse both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Impulse's written reviews are positive against 59% of Elevate's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Impulse sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Elevate against 4.7 for Impulse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 542K and 849K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Elevate's written reviews are positive against 69% of Impulse's.

Elevate ships an update weekly, Impulse every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elevate | Impulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (542K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-brain-training-games/id875063456/reviews)** | [4.7 (849K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-brain-training/id1451295827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 542K | **849K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #28 | **#13** |
| Size | 572 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Mind Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/875063459) | [GMRD Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518777345) |

## What reviewers say

### Elevate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-brain-training-games/id875063456)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Education, #35 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Enhance cognitive abilities like focus, memory, and math skills with a personalized daily training program. Improve productivity, earning power, and self-confidence through engaging brain games designed by experts.

**Highlights:** 40+ brain training games, Performance tracking, Personalized workouts, Adaptive difficulty, Workout calendar, Vocabulary expansion, Math problem solving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elevate Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Elevate Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Elevate Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Elevate Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Elevate Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Elevate Subscription | $21.99 | per year |
| 1 Year With 7-Day Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year with 14-Day Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Elevate Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Elevate Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective brain training
- 👍 Enjoyable and engaging games
- ✨ Improves cognitive abilities
- 💡 Customizable training
- 🧠 Helps with memory, math, and reading skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Overly focused on speed rather than learning
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🇺🇸 US-centric content not suitable for all users
- 🤔 Confusing scoring system and progress tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after app updates
- Inability to restore purchases
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More diverse game selection
- Better explanations for incorrect answers
- Ability to review past performance
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Metric system support for non-US users


### Impulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulse-brain-training/id1451295827)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Education, #53 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Enhance your cognitive abilities with personalized brain training games and puzzles. Discover your mental strengths and weaknesses through self-discovery tests, and track your progress over time to build a sharper mind.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily training plans, Memory & processing speed training, Attention & focus exercises, Mental math challenges, Problem-solving games, Cognitive profile discovery, IQ and personality tests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ImpulsePRO  7 days | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ImpulsePRO  1 week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ImpulsePRO  1 month, 25% off | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $28.99 | per year |
| PRO  1 year, special offer | $29.49 | per year |
| ImpulsePRO  52 weeks | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Engaging and fun brain games
- 🧠 Helpful for improving focus, memory, and cognitive abilities
- 📈 Tracks progress and compares to peers
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 🏆 Motivating to improve scores and skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model, with limited free access
- 🤖 Misleading ads and paywalls for test results
- 🙄 Excessive ads and upselling in free version
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤨 Questionable accuracy of personality/IQ tests

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent progress tracking and level completion
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging brain games
- Personalized training plans based on user needs
- Family sharing and multi-user support
- Better integration of test results and game performance
- Improved night mode and accessibility features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elevate free?

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

### Is Impulse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elevate or Impulse?

Elevate is rated higher. Elevate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 542K ratings, while Impulse averages 4.7 from 849K ratings.

### Do Elevate or Impulse have ads?

Both Elevate and Impulse show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elevate or Impulse?

Elevate ships an update weekly, and Impulse every 6 days. Most recently, Elevate was updated on September 24, 2026 and Impulse on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Elevate or Impulse?

Elevate currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Impulse at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*