BrainGain - IQ Brain Training
- iPhone
- iPad
What is BrainGain?
BrainGain is a free Education app for brain training. It offers 25+ games and 1,000+ units across five skills: memory, focus, problem-solving, math, and language, with difficulty that adapts to the user. It also includes mental self-assessments, such as IQ and ADHD tests, with results and stats tracking progress.
Pricing. BrainGain - IQ Brain Training is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Short 5-minute daily brain training sessions
- Practicing math or vocabulary skills through games
- Taking self-assessments for IQ, ADHD, or childhood trauma
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Why this app is in S tier
BrainGain scores 93 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 84, App Store search rank 95, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Swap mindless scrolling for brain training. Meet Brain Gain - your all-in-one brain training app with adaptive games, mental tests, and daily brain workouts. Rated 4.7 by 18,000+ users. Join 1.8 million people training smarter. Whether you want to think faster at work, trade scrolling for something meaningful, or simply keep your mind sharp, Brain Gain makes every session count. It helps you build five essential cognitive skills: memory, focus, problem-solving, math, and language - through 25+ games and 1,000+ units that adapt to your abilities. With Brain Gain, you can: • Build cognitive skills - strengthen memory, focus, math, language, and problem-solving for everyday life. • Train your way - choose 5-minute bursts or 20-minute deep sessions for workouts that fit your schedule. • Stay challenged - adaptive difficulty that grows with you, so games never feel too easy. • Know your strengths and weaknesses - take mental tests to see where you shine and where to improve. • Boost your mental skills for free - access games and tests at no cost, then upgrade when you're ready. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN DAILY Join a game marathon for an epic sprint through dozens of progressive levels. Cho
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | A |
| Score | 93 / 100 | 93 / 100 | 92 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 22.1K | 45.0K | 51.3K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.2 ★ · 20 reviews | 1.8 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 41d ago | 2d ago | 29d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about BrainGain
Is it based on real science?
The app is built on research-backed cognitive training principles and links to an external website for more information. Specific studies are not named in the listing.
Does it cost anything to use?
The price is listed as free, and the listing says games and mental tests can be accessed at no cost.
What kinds of activities are included?
The listing mentions 25+ games, 1,000+ units, a game marathon mode, math and word puzzles, memory and matching games, pattern exercises, mental tests, and detailed progress stats.
Is BrainGain free?
BrainGain is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is BrainGain good for?
BrainGain is built for short 5-minute daily brain training sessions, practicing math or vocabulary skills through games, taking self-assessments for IQ, ADHD, or childhood trauma. It sits in the brain training list on AppTierList.
Is BrainGain worth it?
BrainGain is S tier, ranked #8 of 31 brain training apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 22,141 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 7 apps rank above it.
How does BrainGain compare to Clever?
BrainGain is S tier at 93; Clever is S tier at 93. They score the same. BrainGain is free to download, with in-app purchases, Clever is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is BrainGain updated?
BrainGain was updated 41 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Brain Training
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 93 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 31
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 22,141
- Recent reviews
- 3.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (41 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Education
- Good for
- Short 5-minute daily brain training sessions, Practicing math or vocabulary skills through games, Taking self-assessments for IQ, ADHD, or childhood trauma
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 219 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 20
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed