Lumosity vs Peak: which brain training app fits you?

Lumosity and Peak are both popular, well-reviewed brain training apps, and they suit different people. Tap what sounds like you and the picker shows which fits best. We also include a third option, Cognilo, which our studio makes, so you can see it next to both.

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Lumosity vs Peak vs Cognilo at a glance

	Lumosity	Peak	Cognilo
Core idea	Personalized workouts of brain games	Pick from 45+ games	Five puzzles, about six minutes, once a day
Account, ads, privacy	See its listing	See its listing	No account, no ads, no tracking; export your history any time
Price to start	Free download, Premium subscription	Free, optional Pro	Free download, optional upgrade
App Store ratings	4.7 from about 131,000 ratings	4.7 from about 146,000 ratings	Newer, fewer ratings so far

Facts from each app's App Store listing, November 2026. Cognilo is made by Honest Little Apps, the studio behind this page.

Who each one is for

Choose Lumosity if…You want a structured, personalized program and you enjoy timed games, and it's the most established option.

Choose Peak if…You want depth and variety, and it's a well-reviewed app.

Or try Cognilo if…You want a calm daily puzzle habit with honest progress and nothing tracking you.

Want the one-on-one versions? See Lumosity compared in depth and Peak compared in depth, or browse all honest comparisons.

Cognilo: Brain Training Games

Cognilo is a calm daily puzzle game for adults: five short rounds, about six minutes, untimed by default. Six skills are tracked honestly, with no account, no ads and no tracking, and it works offline.

Free on the App Store

Questions

Which is better, Lumosity or Peak?

Both are polished, popular brain training apps. Lumosity is known for its personalised daily workouts; Peak for its game variety. Pick the style you will actually open every day.

Is Cognilo free?

Cognilo is free to download. Price to start: Free download, optional upgrade.

Where did these comparison facts come from?

From each app's App Store listing in November 2026. Features and prices change, so check the listing before you decide.

Updated November 12, 2026.

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