# Elevate vs Reasonal

The clearest difference is ads: Reasonal at none against Elevate's shown. Reasonal also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 59%). Elevate's advantage is ratings volume (546K vs 96) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elevate sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Reasonal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.9 for Reasonal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elevate has 546K ratings behind it against 96, 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 83% of Reasonal's.

Elevate ships an update weekly, Reasonal every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elevate | Reasonal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (546K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-brain-training-games/id875063456/reviews) | **[4.9 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reasonal-critical-thinking/id6498369506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **546K** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 569 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Mind Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/875063459) | [Reasonable Minds, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741643342) |

## What reviewers say

### Elevate

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Education, #25 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 (11)**

| 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 Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Elevate Subscription | $21.99 | per year |
| Elevate Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Elevate | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year With 7-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


### Reasonal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reasonal-critical-thinking/id6498369506)

Develop critical thinking, logic, and data analysis skills with interactive lessons. Learn to identify manipulation, bias, and evaluate arguments using real-world examples and research-backed content. Adapt your learning path based on your understanding.

**Highlights:** Develop critical thinking skills, Learn logic and data analysis, Spot manipulation and bias, Evaluate arguments effectively, Interactive, adaptive lessons, Research-backed content, Real-world examples

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Reasonal: Critical Thinking | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Reasonal: Critical Thinking | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elevate free?

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

### Is Reasonal free?

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

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

Reasonal is rated higher. Elevate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 546K ratings, while Reasonal averages 4.9 from 96 ratings.

### Do Elevate or Reasonal have ads?

Elevate shows ads; Reasonal does not.

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

Elevate ships an update weekly, and Reasonal every 6 days. Most recently, Elevate was updated on October 30, 2026 and Reasonal on October 24, 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.*