# Elevate vs BrainGain

The clearest difference is ads: BrainGain at none against Elevate's shown. Elevate's advantage is ratings volume (547K vs 22K) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BrainGain sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 BrainGain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elevate has 547K ratings behind it against 22K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Elevate's written reviews are positive against 62% of BrainGain's.

Elevate ships an update weekly, BrainGain fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elevate | BrainGain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (547K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-brain-training-games/id875063456/reviews)** | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braingain-iq-brain-training/id6475691697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **547K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 614 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Mind Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/875063459) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### Elevate

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Education, #28 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Enhance your cognitive abilities with a personalized brain training program. Improve focus, memory, math skills, and more through engaging games and adaptive challenges. Track your progress and boost productivity and confidence with daily workouts.

**Highlights:** 40+ brain training games, Personalized training programs, Performance tracking and weekly reports, Adaptive difficulty progression, Workout calendar for motivation, Improved vocabulary and math skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elevate Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Elevate Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Elevate Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Elevate Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Elevate Subscription | $21.99 | per year |
| Elevate Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Elevate Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Elevate | $39.99 | 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


### BrainGain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braingain-iq-brain-training/id6475691697)

Engage in daily brain training with adaptive games and mental tests designed to improve memory, focus, problem-solving, math, and language skills. Choose short bursts or longer sessions to fit your schedule and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Adaptive cognitive games, Daily brain workouts, Build memory and focus, Improve math and language skills, Problem-solving exercises, Mental tests and assessments, Progress tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Helpful brain exercises
- 🧠 Keeps mind active
- 🧠 Improves memory and focus
- 🧠 Enjoyable and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Requires payment to access full features
- 🔍 Limited free trial
- 🔍 Unclear subscription details
- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Games freezing or not progressing
- Touchscreen responsiveness issues
- Incorrect or missing answers in games
- Unauthorized charges for subscription

**Requested features**

- Allow users to view test results without subscription
- Provide more challenging puzzles and games
- Improve app performance and stability
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elevate free?

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

### Is BrainGain free?

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

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

Elevate is rated higher. Elevate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 547K ratings, while BrainGain averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do Elevate or BrainGain have ads?

Elevate shows ads; BrainGain does not.

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

Elevate ships an update weekly, and BrainGain fortnightly. Most recently, Elevate was updated on November 10, 2026 and BrainGain on November 10, 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.*