It is no secret that as we age, our brain function declines. However, studies have suggested that keeping mentally active - particularly when older - can
help to maintain cognitive functioning. Brain training apps are considered a useful aid for mental stimulation, but which one is right for you? We
present our pick of five of the best brain training apps around.
Lumosity: Colorful and fun
Considered by many as the "original" brain training app, Lumosity is used by more than 85 million people across the globe.
The app consists of more than 50 colorful and fun minigames designed to train five cognitive functions: speed, memory, attention, flexibility, and problem-solving.
Elevate: Boosting 'productivity, earning power, and self-confidence'
While Elevate has fewer users than Lumosity, at 10 million downloads worldwide, it holds the title of iPhone's best app of the year for 2014. So what makes it stand out?
The app consists of more than 40 minigames designed to boost math and speaking skills, as well as improve memory, attention, and processing speed.
Peak: Flexible training and tracking
Rated by Google as one of the best Android apps for 2016,
Peak offers more than 30 minigames to help improve concentration, memory, mental agility, language, and problem-solving.
Fit Brains: Targeting emotional intelligence
Fit Brains is a creation of Rosetta Stone - an education technology software company best known for their online language courses.
This brain training app boasts the largest variety, with more than 60 minigames and more than 500 personalized training programs.
With the input of neuroscientists, these games have been created to help exercise key cognitive functions, including concentration, memory, speed of
thinking, and problem-solving.
CogniFit: For consumers, scientists, and clinicians
CogniFit is perhaps the most advanced brain training app we reviewed, consisting of a variety of minigames designed to train more than 20 cognitive skills, including short-term memory, planning, hand-eye coordination, and auditory perception.
