Peak vs Elevate: which brain training app fits you?

Peak and Elevate 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, SkillArena, which our studio makes, so you can see it next to both.

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Peak vs Elevate vs SkillArena at a glance

	Peak	Elevate	SkillArena
Core idea	Pick from 45+ games	Communication and math skills training	A four-minute Daily Arena of four different games
Account, ads, privacy	See its listing	See its listing	No account, no ads; progress stays on your device
Price to start	Free, optional Pro	Free, optional Pro	Free, optional upgrade
App Store ratings	4.7 from about 146,000 ratings	4.8 from about 547,000 ratings	Newer, fewer ratings so far

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

Who each one is for

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

Choose Elevate if…You want broad skills training, and it's a hugely popular app.

Or try SkillArena if…You want a fast, ad-free daily habit and a score to beat.

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

SkillArena: Focus Training

SkillArena: Focus Training is a free skill game for iPhone and iPad. Each day's Daily Arena mixes four short challenges. No account, no ads, progress stays on your device and works offline.

Free on the App Store

Questions

Which is better, Peak or Elevate?

Peak offers a wide mix of brain games. Elevate trains everyday communication and math skills. Both are well reviewed, so pick by the skills you care about.

Is SkillArena free?

SkillArena is free to download. Price to start: Free, 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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