Reviews of BrainGain - IQ Brain Training

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List of user reviews and ratings for BrainGain - IQ Brain Training

Total ratings

4.70 (Rating count: 22,108)

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Review summary

BrainGain is widely praised for its variety of puzzles and progressive difficulty, offering a genuine mental workout and some users noting mood/anxiety benefits. However, several reviewers cite monetization issues (paywalls to see results, perceived scams) and intrusive advertising that interrupts play, making the overall experience feel overpriced. Overall, strong cognitive benefits are reported, but the pay-for-results and ad-heavy experience are common drawbacks.

Pros

Wide variety of puzzles with increasing difficulty
Engaging, fun, and provides a real mental workout
Offers mood/mental health benefits for some users (helps anxiety)
Keeps the brain sharp and improves focus

Cons

Pay-to-view results / IQ results require payment; perceived scam or hidden cost
Frequent ads and hard-to-close promo pages interrupt gameplay
Monetization approach and pricing feel overly aggressive or overpriced

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.70

All time rating average: 4.70

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25% (19)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-08	Al*****	Literally an add after everything, the games are way too easy.
Literally an add after everything, the games are way too easy.
2026-07-30	Wi*****	I am really enjoying this app cause it has many different games to stimulate your mind. It is great because it's one app instead of many different apps on your phone.
I am really enjoying this app cause it has many different games to stimulate your mind. It is great because it's one app instead of many different apps on your phone.
2026-07-26	Kf*****	Unable to cancel and still being charged after 12 months
Unable to cancel and still being charged after 12 months
2026-07-11	$$*****	This game automatically wanted to start charging me when I had not done the free trial yet. 7.99 a week seems pricey since Elevate seems much cheaper. Maybe I would have liked it enough to pay for it if I had been able to try it out but now we will never know.
This game automatically wanted to start charging me when I had not done the free trial yet. 7.99 a week seems pricey since Elevate seems much cheaper. Maybe I would have liked it enough to pay for it if I had been able to try it out but now we will never know.
2026-07-11	Yo*****	Keep me in tact love it well designed 😎😎
Keep me in tact love it well designed 😎😎
2026-07-04	Lo*****	I love this so Much it’s helped my brain
I love this so Much it’s helped my brain
2026-07-01	Sd*****	It’s OK
It’s OK
2026-06-26	Fy*****	Refund Needed
Refund Needed
2026-06-25	Ch*****	Enjoyable and challenging
Enjoyable and challenging
2026-06-18	Lo*****	Once subscribed you cannot get rid of them charging your account. Do not download this game.
Once subscribed you cannot get rid of them charging your account. Do not download this game.