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Head-to-head · Brain Training Apps

BrainHQ vs CogniFit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
CogniFit #4 in Brain Training Apps 8.5/10 From $19.99/mo ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit CogniFit

BrainHQ leads on 2 checks, CogniFit on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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
  • Lowest starting priceBrainHQ · $14/mo
  • Free planonly BrainHQ

BrainHQ scores higher on our rubric for brain training apps: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

BrainHQ offers free plan; CogniFit doesn't. BrainHQ is cheaper to start at $14/mo against $19.99/mo.

BrainHQ is the better fit for adaptive training with detailed performance tracking. CogniFit is the better fit for broad training and professional cognitive use.

  • BrainHQ fits best

    Adaptive training with detailed performance tracking

  • CogniFit fits best

    Broad training and professional cognitive use

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Side by side

Feature BrainHQ 8.8/10 Visit ↗ CogniFit 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #2 in Brain Training Apps #4 in Brain Training Apps
Best for Adaptive training with detailed performance tracking Broad training and professional cognitive use
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $14/mo (best) $19.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Tickets Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BrainHQ 2/3 · CogniFit 2/3
Personalized training ✓ ✓
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Offline access — —
Specs
Exercise focus Not published Memory
Exercise count Not published Not published
Supported platforms web, iOS, Android web, windows, macos, 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
  • Adapts exercise selection and difficulty based on performance
  • Covers 20+ cognitive skills with scores and progress graphs
  • Offers professional platforms for clinicians, educators and researchers
Cons
  • Free access is limited to the Daily Spark exercise
  • Full exercise access requires a paid subscription
  • Offline training is unavailable on Android
  • No free subscription plan or free trial
  • Basic limits access to one training program
  • No offline access
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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CogniFit combines cognitive assessments with interactive brain-training programs for individuals, families and professionals. Training starts with a baseline assessment, then selects exercises and adjusts difficulty according to…

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  1. BrainHQBrain Training Apps 8.8Free plan · paid from $14/mo
  2. CogniFitBrain Training Apps 8.5From $19.99/mo

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

  • CogniFit — where it wins

    • Adapts exercise selection and difficulty based on performance
    • Covers 20+ cognitive skills with scores and progress graphs
    • Offers professional platforms for clinicians, educators and researchers

    Where it doesn't

    • No free subscription plan or free trial
    • Basic limits access to one training program
    • No offline access
  • BrainHQ8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $14/mo

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

    Visit BrainHQFull verdict →
  • CogniFit8.5/10 · From $19.99/mo

    Assessment-led brain training with adaptive exercises and progress reports.

    Visit CogniFitFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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