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Head-to-head · Brain Training Apps

Lumosity vs BrainHQ

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Lumosity #1 in Brain Training Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Lumosity
BrainHQ #2 in Brain Training Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $14/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit BrainHQ

Lumosity leads on 0 checks, BrainHQ 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 scoreLumosity · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Lumosity scores higher on our rubric for brain training apps: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Lumosity is the better fit for established brain training on web and mobile. BrainHQ is the better fit for adaptive training with detailed performance tracking.

  • Lumosity fits best

    Established brain training on web and mobile

  • BrainHQ fits best

    Adaptive training with detailed performance tracking

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Side by side

Feature Lumosity 9.2/10 Visit ↗ BrainHQ 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #1 in Brain Training Apps #2 in Brain Training Apps
Best for Established brain training on web and mobile Adaptive training with detailed performance tracking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $14/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Lumosity 2/3 · BrainHQ 2/3
Personalized training ✓ ✓
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Offline access Not published —
Specs
Exercise focus Memory Not published
Exercise count Not published Not published
Supported platforms web, iOS, Android web, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros
  • 40+ games cover memory, attention, speed and other cognitive areas
  • Adaptive difficulty and personalized workout recommendations
  • Fit Test and Performance Index track training progress
  • 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
Cons
  • Basic limits play to three rotating free games per day
  • Personalized training and detailed analysis require a paid plan
  • Training focuses on individual practice, not guided instruction
  • Free access is limited to the Daily Spark exercise
  • Full exercise access requires a paid subscription
  • Offline training is unavailable on Android
Our verdict

Lumosity offers brain-training games across memory, attention, processing speed, flexibility, problem solving, language and math. Its web, iOS and Android access makes it suited to people who want a recurring individual practice across…

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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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  1. LumosityBrain Training Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. BrainHQBrain Training Apps 8.8Free plan · paid from $14/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lumosity — where it wins

    • 40+ games cover memory, attention, speed and other cognitive areas
    • Adaptive difficulty and personalized workout recommendations
    • Fit Test and Performance Index track training progress

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits play to three rotating free games per day
    • Personalized training and detailed analysis require a paid plan
    • Training focuses on individual practice, not guided instruction

  • 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
  • Lumosity9.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad web and mobile training app with adaptive games and progress tracking.

    Visit LumosityFull verdict →
  • BrainHQ8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $14/mo

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

    Visit BrainHQFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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