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Head-to-head · Brain Training Apps

CogniFit vs Brainwell

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score CogniFit #4 in Brain Training Apps 8.5/10 From $19.99/mo ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit CogniFit
Brainwell #5 in Brain Training Apps 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $1.99 Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Brainwell

CogniFit leads on 0 checks, Brainwell on 1, and 3 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 scoreCogniFit · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly Brainwell

CogniFit scores higher on our rubric for brain training apps: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Brainwell offers free plan; CogniFit doesn't.

CogniFit is the better fit for broad training and professional cognitive use. Brainwell is the better fit for mobile users wanting games and wellness extras.

  • CogniFit fits best

    Broad training and professional cognitive use

  • Brainwell fits best

    Mobile users wanting games and wellness extras

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Side by side

Feature CogniFit 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Brainwell 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.9
Ranking #4 in Brain Training Apps #5 in Brain Training Apps
Best for Broad training and professional cognitive use Mobile users wanting games and wellness extras
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $19.99/mo Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo
Features CogniFit 2/3 · Brainwell 2/3
Personalized training ✓ ✓
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Offline access — Not published
Specs
Exercise focus Memory Not published
Exercise count Not published 53
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android iOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • No free subscription plan or free trial
  • Basic limits access to one training program
  • No offline access
  • 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

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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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. CogniFitBrain Training Apps 8.5From $19.99/mo
  2. BrainwellBrain Training Apps 7.9Free plan · paid from $1.99

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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.
  • CogniFit8.5/10 · From $19.99/mo

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

    Visit CogniFitFull 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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