Updated November 2026 · For parents in the first year

Have a minute for a puzzle?Pick one that fits.

Choose a puzzle, a hint or a little extra challenge. Parents can try one between tasks or leave it for later. There is no timer.

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If forgetfulness is what brought you here

This activity is for leisure. It cannot explain a change in memory or assess your health. If memory changes affect your day-to-day life, speak with a healthcare professional. The NHS guide to memory loss explains when to seek advice.

What the iPhone app adds

Cognilo’s Daily 5 gives you a fresh set of puzzle rounds across categories. Precision mode is untimed. The free tier includes the Daily 5. The optional Pro subscription adds lab modes and longer reports. The practice above is a separate browser activity.

Questions parents ask

Can I play without a timer?

Yes. The browser puzzle has no timer. In Cognilo, Precision mode is untimed.

What if I only have a minute?

Choose one short puzzle. You can reveal a hint or answer whenever you like.

Are my choices saved?

Your choices stay on this page until you leave or reload. They are not sent to the iPhone app.

What is free in Cognilo?

The free Daily 5 includes five puzzle rounds. Pro is an optional subscription that adds lab modes and longer reports.

What six minutes looks like

Cognilo Today screen showing the Daily 5 with Rhythm 5 of 5 days and an estimate of six minutes — Five puzzles, about six minutes, at your level.

Cognilo Train screen with Precision, Sprint and Zen modes and six core skills — Precision is untimed. You can leave it there forever.

Cognilo Benchmark screen showing a rating line that moves only when several sessions agree — The Benchmark screen reports performance within Cognilo.

Explore Cognilo on the App Store

Five puzzles. About six minutes.

Free Daily 5 on iPhone and iPad. Pro is an optional subscription for additional lab modes and reports.

Five everyday mental math problems with worked answersPractise five everyday money and time problems, untimed by default. See each worked answer and optionally turn on a timer. No sign-up.
Deduction Choice Lab27 original deduction questions about evidence, constraints and certainty. Nine families contain three cases each.
Spot the Change: Six-Object Memory TrayStudy six objects and identify replacements, swaps or unchanged trays in four untimed rounds. Review the exact positions and compare your selection.
Number Sequence Practice: Find a Rule and Check Two More TermsTry six untimed number-pattern puzzles. Choose among stated rules, check every step and reveal the next two terms with an explanation.