Item: Brainess - Train your Brain
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

78/100

Brainess is a refreshingly simple take on the brain-training genre. In an era where many apps try to upsell you on expensive monthly subscriptions, Brainess offers a clean, one-time purchase (or free entry) for a set of high-quality cognitive exercises. The minimalist design is its greatest strength; there’s no clutter, no annoying mascots—just you and the tasks. The seven games provided cover the essentials: memory, calculation, and visual recognition.

Tracking your 'Brain Age' over time provides a nice sense of progression and a daily hook to return. While it doesn't have the scientific backing or massive variety of something like Lumosity, it’s much more accessible for quick sessions. The Apple Watch integration is a standout feature, allowing for literal 30-second training sessions on your wrist. It’s an ideal app for someone who wants to keep their mind sharp during a commute or a short break without any fuss.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod

982836020

$0.99 4+★4.3 199 reviews

Author : Raffaele D'Amato

Pubish Date : Wed Apr 22 2015

Last Update Date : Mon Oct 18 2021

Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish

Genres :

Version 4.0Mon Oct 18 2021

- Added support to watchOS 8 and iOS 15
- Optimized for the new Apple Watch
Requires iOS 11.0 and watchOS 4.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Exercise helps keep the body healthy and fit.
And the brain? Will no one think of the brain?
Brainess is a brain training game that, in a simple and fun way, helps you stimulate your brain.
Brainess includes 7 brain training games to improve and exercise your memory, vision and compute skills.
In just a few minutes you can have a daily brain exercise and monitor your brain age (lower is better).
List of included exercises:
• Dice - Memorize and then Tap dice from Low to High
• Signs - Choose the correct mathematical Sign to solve the equation
• Equations - Choose the correct Number to solve the equation
• Memory - Match pairs of identical cards
• Numbers - Tap the highest Number
• Colors - Match the color of the upper box's letters with the right word below.
• Fruits - Pay attention at dropping fruits and answer the questions

Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 199 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Brainess is a minimalist brain-training app designed to stimulate various cognitive functions. It includes seven distinct exercises focusing on memory, vision, and mental arithmetic. By completing daily tasks, the app calculates your 'brain age', encouraging you to improve your performance over time. It is also compatible with Apple Watch for training on the go.

Features

7 different brain training exercises

Brain Age calculation and tracking

Minimalist and clean user interface

Apple Watch support for quick training

Daily reminders to keep you consistent

Tips

Starting a Session

Choose 'Quick Test' to run through all seven exercises consecutively. The app will track your speed and accuracy to determine your score.

Gameplays

Mastering the Math Signs

In the 'Signs' exercise, you are shown an equation with a missing operator. Tap the correct symbol (+, -, x, ÷) as fast as possible to keep your score high.