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BrainHQ

Memory Training · Free + IAP
A Tier
Excellent · #3 of 6
89
4.6★22.0K ratings
Free + IAPprice
15dsince update

What is BrainHQ?

BrainHQ is a brain training app from Posit Science, listed under Health & Fitness. Its exercises adapt to performance and become more challenging as performance improves, and sessions can be as short as 5 minutes or a full workout of about an hour.

Pricing. BrainHQ is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Daily brain training in short sessions of 5 minutes
  • Practicing memory, attention and processing speed exercises
  • Users who want a free daily exercise before paying for full access

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Why this app is in A tier

BrainHQ scores 89 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 84, App Store search rank 81, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Train your brain with BrainHQ from Posit Science - the most rigorous program available for better brain health, and the only one backed by more than 100 scientific papers showing benefits - including the breakthrough NIH-funded ACTIVE study. Now with new features that contribute to your brain fitness success!

 BrainHQ represents the culmination of 30 years of research in neuroscience and brain health. Top scientists from around the world helped to develop and test the BrainHQ exercises. The result: a training system that comprehensively improves brain performance, from the most basic elements of perception through the most complex elements of memory, attention, and cognitive function.

 No other brain fitness program can match BrainHQ in scientific proof. More than 100 publications from independent, randomized controlled trials have shown that the exercises and assessments in BrainHQ drive real change. These changes include: • cognitive improvements, such as better memory and faster processing speed • real-world improvements, including safer driving and improved quality of life • physical brain changes, like healthier white matter and more coordinated neurons. 
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Compare in Memory Training

MeasureBrainHQNeuroNationTrain Your Brain
TierASA
Score89 / 10092 / 10089 / 100
Rating4.6 ★4.7 ★4.6 ★
Ratings22.0K4.5K5.8K
Latest ratings · 180d2.7 ★ · 20 reviews——
Last update15d ago1d ago22d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree downloadFree + IAP

Alternatives

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  1. memoryOSFree + IAP · ★ 4.9S
  2. NeuroNationFree download · ★ 4.7S
  3. Train Your BrainFree + IAP · ★ 4.6A

Where else it ranks

Questions about BrainHQ

Is BrainHQ free to use?

The app is a free download and includes a free exercise every day. Full access requires a recurring subscription: $13.99 for 1 month or $94.99 for 1 year, for US customers.

How long do sessions take?

You can train for just 5 minutes in your spare time, or do a complete workout in about an hour.

How does automatic renewal work?

Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Monthly plans bill once per month and annual plans bill once per year.

Is BrainHQ free?

BrainHQ is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is BrainHQ good for?

BrainHQ is built for daily brain training in short sessions of 5 minutes, practicing memory, attention and processing speed exercises, users who want a free daily exercise before paying for full access. It sits in the memory training list on AppTierList.

Is BrainHQ worth it?

BrainHQ is A tier, ranked #3 of 6 memory training apps with a score of 89 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 21,963 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.

How does BrainHQ compare to NeuroNation?

BrainHQ is A tier at 89; NeuroNation is S tier at 92. NeuroNation ranks higher. BrainHQ is free to download, with in-app purchases, NeuroNation is free to download.

How often is BrainHQ updated?

BrainHQ was updated 15 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Memory Training
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
89 / 100
Rank in list
#3 of 6
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.6 out of 5
Number of ratings
21,963
Recent reviews
2.7 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(15 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Health & Fitness
Good for
Daily brain training in short sessions of 5 minutes, Practicing memory, attention and processing speed exercises, Users who want a free daily exercise before paying for full access
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Size
172 MB
Age rating
17+
Languages
4
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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