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Head-to-head · Brain Training Apps

BrainHQ vs Brainwell

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score BrainHQ #2 in Brain Training Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $14/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit BrainHQ
Brainwell #5 in Brain Training Apps 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $1.99 Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Brainwell

BrainHQ leads on 0 checks, Brainwell on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBrainHQ · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

BrainHQ scores higher on our rubric for brain training apps: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

BrainHQ is the better fit for adaptive training with detailed performance tracking. Brainwell is the better fit for mobile users wanting games and wellness extras.

  • BrainHQ fits best

    Adaptive training with detailed performance tracking

  • Brainwell fits best

    Mobile users wanting games and wellness extras

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Side by side

Feature BrainHQ 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Brainwell 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.9
Ranking #2 in Brain Training Apps #5 in Brain Training Apps
Best for Adaptive training with detailed performance tracking Mobile users wanting games and wellness extras
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $14/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Tickets Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features BrainHQ 2/3 · Brainwell 2/3
Personalized training ✓ ✓
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Offline access — Not published
Specs
Exercise focus Not published Not published
Exercise count Not published 53
Supported platforms web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • Personalized Trainer selects exercises based on performance and goals
  • Exercises adapt to performance across several cognitive skill areas
  • Charts show exercise activity, percentiles, stars and scores
  • More than 50 games cover memory, attention, reasoning and other skills.
  • An initial test and questionnaire inform a customized training program.
  • Meditation, breathing exercises and sleep content extend beyond games.
Cons
  • Free access is limited to the Daily Spark exercise
  • Full exercise access requires a paid subscription
  • Offline training is unavailable on Android
  • Available on iOS and Android, but not desktop platforms.
  • The $1.99 starting price is billed weekly.
  • Subscription prices vary by purchase screen and store.
Our verdict

BrainHQ is a brain-training program from Posit Science for adults who want to exercise cognitive skills. It covers memory, attention, processing speed, people skills, intelligence and navigation, with a Personalized Trainer that selects…

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Brainwell is a mobile brain-training app for people who want short cognitive exercises alongside wellness content. Its more than 50 games target memory, attention, critical thinking, problem solving, language and visual skills. An initial…

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  1. BrainHQBrain Training Apps 8.8Free plan · paid from $14/mo
  2. BrainwellBrain Training Apps 7.9Free plan · paid from $1.99

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BrainHQ — where it wins

    • Personalized Trainer selects exercises based on performance and goals
    • Exercises adapt to performance across several cognitive skill areas
    • Charts show exercise activity, percentiles, stars and scores

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access is limited to the Daily Spark exercise
    • Full exercise access requires a paid subscription
    • Offline training is unavailable on Android

  • Brainwell — where it wins

    • More than 50 games cover memory, attention, reasoning and other skills.
    • An initial test and questionnaire inform a customized training program.
    • Meditation, breathing exercises and sleep content extend beyond games.

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on iOS and Android, but not desktop platforms.
    • The $1.99 starting price is billed weekly.
    • Subscription prices vary by purchase screen and store.
  • BrainHQ8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $14/mo

    Adaptive exercises and detailed progress tracking, with a limited free daily exercise.

    Visit BrainHQFull verdict →
  • Brainwell7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.99

    A mobile brain-training app with varied exercises, personalized workouts and wellness extras.

    Visit BrainwellFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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