17.3
Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOS
Best Brain Training Apps in 2026
Avidemux leads this chart of 30 (7.3/10, free plan). Brain Training is next (6.6/10, free plan), and Brainpulse is the next highest-placed with a free plan (6.4/10). Brain training apps provide exercises for different mental skills, with options for progress review and personalized routines. Match an app to your goals by checking its exercise focus and the number of exercises. For Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phones and tablets, verify Android support first. Apps in this category run across Android, iOS, web, macOS, Windows and Linux, and offline capability may help when no connection…
26.6
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
36.5
AndroidiOSWeb
- 4
BrainHQ
AndroidiOSWeb6.5From $96 a year - 5
Brainpulse
Free planAndroidiOS6.4Free plan - 6
BrainPuzzleLab
Free planAndroidWeb6.3Free plan - 7
Brainwell
AndroidiOS5.9 - 8
Braincup
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS5.8 - 9
Cerevana
AndroidiOSWebLinux5.8 - 10
CogniFit
AndroidiOSWebmacOS5.4 - 11
Eleverse Brain Training
AndroidiOSWeb5.3 - 12
Lumosity
AndroidiOSWeb5.3 - 13
Daily Brain Coach
AndroidiOSWeb5.2 - 14
NeuroNation
AndroidiOSWeb5.2 - 15
Mind Games
AndroidiOSWindows5.1 - 165.0
- 17
Dual N-Back
AndroidWeb4.9 - 18
Impulse
AndroidiOS4.9 - 19
Memorado
AndroidiOS4.9 - 20
MindPal
AndroidiOS4.9 - 21
Peak
AndroidiOS4.9 - 22
Focus Daily
iOSmacOS4.8 - 23
Cogniba
Web4.6 - 24
Emplore
iOS4.6 - 25
EveryMemory
iOS4.6
Choosing well
Check Android and other platforms
Confirm Android support if you want to train on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Other listed options include iOS, web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
A web version can help when you switch between devices. Before choosing, review the app's supported-platform entry.
Compare free and paid access
Check whether an app offers a free plan; paid access varies. BrainApps starts at $8.99 per month, BrainHQ at $14 per month and Brainwell at $1.99.
Cogniba starts at $20 per month, while CogniFit starts at $19.99 per month. Review what each free plan covers before subscribing.
Match exercises to your goal
Compare an app's exercise focus and total exercise count to see whether its practice suits your needs. Personalized training can change how a program presents exercises.
Choose an app whose focus and training style fit the mental skills you want to work on.
Look at tracking, offline use and licensing
Progress tracking helps you review activity over time, and offline capability supports practice without an internet connection. Check both fields before installing.
If open-source code matters to you, check the entry and review the project's licence.
Questions people ask
Do these brain training apps support Android?
Android is one of the platforms represented in this category. Before installing, look at the app's supported-platform entry.
Can I use a free brain training app?
Check each listing for a free-plan option. Paid plans are also listed, with starting prices that differ by service.
Which details should I compare?
Review free-plan availability, starting paid price, exercise focus and count, personalized training, progress tracking, offline access and supported platforms.
Do any listed apps provide open-source code?
If code access matters to you, check the entry and review the project's licence.
Can I train offline?
Offline access is one of this category's comparison fields. Check the app's listing to see whether practice works without a connection.