# BrainHQ

> Brain Training That Works

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id537452201](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id537452201)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id537452201`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Posit Science
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (21,963 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2012-12-10
- **Size:** 173 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainhq/id537452201)
- **Website:** [https://www.brainhq.com/why-brainhq](https://www.brainhq.com/why-brainhq)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.brainhq.com/privacy](https://www.brainhq.com/privacy)

## Description

**BrainHQ** by Posit Science delivers science-backed brain training built on 30 years of neuroscience research. It features adaptive exercises, a daily free workout, and optional full access via subscription, designed to boost memory, processing speed, attention, and cognitive function.

Backed by more than 100 peer-reviewed studies, including the NIH-funded ACTIVE study, BrainHQ emphasizes real-world benefits like safer driving and improved daily life. Workouts can be as short as 5 minutes or a full hour, with monthly or annual subscriptions and clear renewal terms.

## Rankings

- #11,223 — Overall
- #11 — The Best Brain-Training Apps
- #61 — position

## Review summary

User reviews show a mix of positives and notable recurring issues. Pros center on the brain-training concept and a usable free tier. Cons that recur across multiple reviews include accessibility barriers for color vision, unclear or fast feedback/instructions, subscription/payments friction, lack of progress metrics, and visual pacing that can be uncomfortable or unreliable. Addressing accessibility, clarity, and a clearer progression/measurement system could improve overall satisfaction.

### Pros

- Strong brain-training concept with challenging exercises that many users feel could be beneficial.
- Free version and daily free exercises allow trying the app before subscribing.
- Some users find the exercises engaging and worthwhile despite the issues.

### Cons

- Accessibility issues: color-vision/color-distinguishing challenges are common and colorblind options don’t adequately help.
- Instructions and feedback readability: instructions can be ambiguous or hard to follow, and feedback or audio can be rapid or unclear.
- Pricing and subscription friction: signup/payments often feel cumbersome, with mentions of web-based purchases, cancellation difficulties, and perceived high costs.
- Lack of progress tracking: there are no clear scores, metrics, or progress comparisons over time, which makes it hard to gauge improvement.
- Pace, visuals, and reliability: graphics can flash or move too quickly, causing eye strain, and some games don’t load or work reliably.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id537452201)