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Head-to-head · Brain Training Apps

Lumosity vs Brainwell

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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
Brainwell #5 in Brain Training Apps 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $1.99 Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Brainwell

Lumosity leads on 0 checks, Brainwell on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Lumosity is the better fit for established brain training on web and mobile. Brainwell is the better fit for mobile users wanting games and wellness extras.

  • Lumosity fits best

    Established brain training on web and mobile

  • Brainwell fits best

    Mobile users wanting games and wellness extras

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Side by side

Feature Lumosity 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Brainwell 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.9
Ranking #1 in Brain Training Apps #5 in Brain Training Apps
Best for Established brain training on web and mobile Mobile users wanting games and wellness extras
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features Lumosity 2/3 · Brainwell 2/3
Personalized training ✓ ✓
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Offline access Not published Not published
Specs
Exercise focus Memory Not published
Exercise count Not published 53
Supported platforms web, iOS, Android 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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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. LumosityBrain Training Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. BrainwellBrain Training Apps 7.9Free plan · paid from $1.99

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

  • 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.
  • Lumosity9.2/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit LumosityFull 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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