MindPal - Brain Training Games Reviews

by EditeEditeEdite

I was testing MindPal that was not supposed to start until tomorrow April 19th. Even though I liked MindPal , I had done every single game and got intermediate to advanced on every single one of them. I figured I was done with it as it didn’t provide anything else, so I was planning to cancel it before it renewed tomorrow. And guess what, Apple illegally and fraudulently stole the money from my account the day before and before I could cancel the subscription. Now it takes 48 for a review and for them to decide whether they’ll reimburse me my own money which they took without my permission. And then up to 30 days before I’ll see it back in my account. This warrants for a class action lawsuit. It’s clear they do this every single day with people’s money, using funds that they steal before subscriptions are supposed to renew, and taking their sweet time to return it. And that is for the people who pay attention. Many will not even see that Apple stole their money and will never request it back. There’s definitely a class action lawsuit here.

by JVRinDC

If you’re looking for an okay way to pass time and “train” your brain this is an okay games based mental test that will suffice. It isn’t exciting but it is pretty good at what it sets out to do. However if you are colorblind like myself, just pass on it. There are too many games in the collection that involve some kind of color related task. That is why I rank it so low. There are no settings in MindPal to help adjust the colors on the screen. Because of this I won’t subscribe past my free week introduction and I will delete MindPal altogether afterwards. I get frustrated being asked to do a task that I could do just fine if it wasn’t color based, but then fail at it because there is no simple accommodation. I shouldn’t fail a simple math question because I can’t tell the difference between red, green and orange or blue and purple.

by ICritique Music

Granted, science still backs the fact that mind sharpening while using an app DOES NOT work. Exercise, sleep and good diet help in developing a sharp mind and increase chances of developing far longer. But that’s not why I paid for MindPal. I did it to keep myself busy. That said, there’s annoying things that can be improved. Like having to watch a segmented 5 part circle being filled in after each game, showing progress. Even when they give you a button to “skip this” it’s useless in what it skips.

Why 3 stars? It’s an okay app. But it is limited in the games offered and the speed and agility you can attain, then it’s just repetitive. On their speed reading, even some of their facts are incorrect when you have to recall an answer after reading at 500 words a minute.

But I give it a passing grade in hopes it will be expanded. So far it hasn’t.

by Mrsmaxsmom

I got MindPal because it said it was free. Of course there is a bait and switch there and the free version is limited. But my real problem with MindPal is that it is an absolute game for game ripoff of Lumosity, which was the first of its kind, going back to a desktop version, pre-smartphone. I decided to try this one out because it was free and my budget doesn’t allow for many non-necessities right now, such as renewing my Lumosity subscription. I was pretty shocked upon launching MindPal to see that many of the games aren’t even attempting to be one iota different than the games on lumosity which have been around for more than a decade. Lumosity’s free version has the same limitations and I believe that the premium subscription is cheaper, so for my money, I’ll go with the original, thanks.

by Casey T.r.

I think the stats can be somewhat misleading if you're trying to compare your performance to the average user - remember that this app uses the results of other users but the this app demographic isn't necessarily representative of the overall population. i think it'd be great to see if mind pal could do a control group test so users can compare their results to the average person's performance, not just other users.

Another great touch would be if MindPal could offer more information on the aspects it measures - like flexibility or speed. if users could have an evaluation of their performance and a quick explanation of what each aspect actually means it'd add a really nice personal touch.

this is a great app if you want to train those brain muscles and i can already see myself learning a lot from this as someone with adhd, but i hope they continue improving their scientific measurements and offer more of a personal evaluation for users ! :)

by Nils Franco

One of the most entertaining pieces of this up for me is the flash words game. It involves reading at a fast space. The content of this game ought to be very dependent on your ability to read, and not at all based on your ability to recall information that you’ve been taught before. Consider making the information being tested on to be fictional, and the questions much less given to guessing. Consider >2 potential answers. Giving information about South African apartheid, for instance, and then testing the player on whether the Truth & Reconciliation Commission was intended to promote (A) land reform or (b) reconciliation, is not a test of reading comprehension. It’s a contextually obvious answer.

by Helping Hippie

The games in the free version are fun and challenging and I’m sure all the other games that are locked are just as fun, being able to see your progress makes you want to do better each time you play and being able to see how you compare to your fellow players is a fun feature or I believe that it would be. I would have given it all 5 stars if it wasn’t for the cost. I live paycheck to paycheck and can’t afford the full paid version and even if I could afford it I believe it is still a little pricey for the blue collar folks like myself and with all the unemployment today people are having a hard time just keeping the lights on and food on the tables.g ? So other than the price to unlock the full version I believe that MindPal will be in the top of it’s category for a long time to come.

by Willowy2

Many of the games are fun initially and designed for speed and accuracy, as most are timed. Supposedly “more games” will be added but after several months and moving into “advanced” for my age group, in every category, I wonder when these “new games” will appear. Also, it’s hard to advance in the advance grouping so it’s easy to lose interest. Forty games sounds like a lot, but after a while the same 40 don’t help one to advance and some of them are not enjoyable. I enjoyed MindPal for the first two months but have since put a stop on my subscription and won’t renew, as there is no incentive if advancing seems unlikely. If more new games appeared after reaching a certain level, maintaining the interest would be higher.

by Carolynmbg

MindPal is fun and it adds challenge to the games I am presented with. I like to test myself and it has helped my brain work harder. I like that you can swap a challenge out and retry challenges as many times as you’d like.
It gets a little stale after a few months because you’ve played all the games by now. I’d like some new challenges. I’ve paid for it for a year, so I’ll keep going but when I looked at my first 90 days, nothing has changed. Did I mention they show your daily accomplishments, and compare you to all the other players. In the long run, It has made me aware of my cognitive abilities and keeping them up. I think it’s a better app than a lot of the crap games, people get addicted too!

by Ed Cunningham

Overall I enjoy using MindPal. I’m 81. I’ve tried other games and left them because each activity was timed too quickly and they made me feel stupid. MindPal is timed in some activities as well, but it’s more a matter of learning to concentrate better rather than trying to find a concise word or phrase in a very short time that I may know given a few more seconds. I didn’t give a 5 because some of the instructions are not clear and it takes me several times through the activity before I realize I’m not doing it correctly. I’ve only been doing MindPal for a short while. I’ll have to see if it helps me over time to concentrate better and exercise my mind.

by Nobdy Soecial

Cool brain games and they do have a “free mode” where you get less access but they offer a way to upgrade to the professional or paid mode for free but I have played these games everyday for months and months and I have done what it says to do to obtain the free upgrade to professional mode and I have done more than what it says to upgrade and nothing at all has changed, I have emailed them more than five or six times with no response ever and no change either. Pretty disappointing. I’d love to give five stars I really would but I am disappointed that they don’t respond to emails and that I have never gotten credit for turning at least six or seven people on to their game and that is supposed to get me the free mode but it hasn’t.

by WonderWoman324

Been recovering from a concussion and it was suggested to me by my doctor that I use an app like this to help with my memory and focus issues. So far so good I think. It’s only been a week but it’s been especially helpful with the language and verbal skills. Simple day to day tasks like writing emails felt like a chore, but I do feel like my sentences and word choices are coming together better. I really like the structure of MindPal and the metrics that it provides. I’m only giving it 4 stars because I feel like it’s too soon to give it 5. I’m looking forward to writing another review in a month so after I’ve had more time to track my progress. For now, overall, this is an app I’ll definitely recommend to friends and family.

by Tynk_us

Most apps, games are designed to target the reward centers of the brain, keep users engaged and using MindPal . MindPal does the same however it provides positive benefits and actually improves brain function. Lets you look at your progress and see how you compare to others in your age group also utilizing MindPal . What isnt provided is the amount of users you are compared against so that limits the analysis.

Memory, recall, language, basic calculations, that in this day and age rarely get regular practice and visual processing declines over time as we age… MindPal targets those areas and actually focuses attention and strengthens those connections.

It is not waste of time to utilize MindPal and it is enjoyable to challenge brain function and work to strengthen weak areas. I was impressed to learn the developer is out of the Mid East and not the SF Bay area given that so many developers are local.

Thank you for its development and i hope you add more games and expand upon the areas of the brain function, plasticity targeted.

by 05NineteenEighty9

I never leave reviews. Well, that’s an overstatement. I seldom leave reviews and when I do a product is either super terrible or really good. MindPal is the latter.

Most ‘brain game’ apps get lost in the abyss of all my other similar applications and repetitive notifications. But this one I like, the games are fun and challenging. They aren’t monotonous, you get a choice on what game you want to play according to what area you want to work on. Even with the free version. I haven’t purchased the upgrade yet, but I know I will in the future because I believe it’s worth it.

I can actually see my improvement in certain areas which makes me want to continue with my progress. The reminders are consistent and non intrusive. Definitely worth the 5 stars.

by Chelsea Mannion

The first few daily workouts are great but then you can only complete 3 out of 5 of them by day 3 unless you upgrade to pro or share the game. Even if you share, it’ll only unlock the 4th.

Aside from that, I keep playing because there’s plenty of brain workouts! You can repeat the same ways you got for the day or you can find the ones available for free if you don’t want to pay. There is honestly plenty to do! I’ll probably upgrade to pro at some point but I’m trying to see how long it stays playable at free.

I’d still 10/10 recommend this to anyone. It’s part of my morning routine now.

by Animal Lover 💛

So I really like this game a lot because it challenges my brain and I really like that. I actually get better every day with these games and even though it’s math and.. (typically it’s not my most favorite subject…) it’s still pretty fun and I just love the little koala it’s SO cute 🥰 🐨. The only thing that bothers me is that you have to go on pro to get more games.. honestly I would like if you did not have to go to pro JUST to unlock 3rd and 4th games… I would like to do a WHOLE workout not half.. so I would really like that. But overall it’s a really good game and I think readers should download this it’s amazing. If you want a fun but challenging game, download MindPal!

by Marchbat

This is a great game for those who want a little brain activity during the day. The puzzles have a lot of work put into them and are really fun if you ask me. When you play for the first day or two, there are five levels to complete. After a couple days, the there are only three, and they ask for you to pay for the pro version for the other two. I don’t pay for them, but it’s honestly not that much of a monthly bill. I’m not going to recommend upgrading to the pro version, but it certainly wouldn’t be a big waste. Overall, this game is great for those who don’t mind paying for a little extra.

by Boba Fetty11717

I got MindPal to improve my skills in focus, attention, and language. When I first started this game, I was skeptical about if it would work. I started on an intermediate level, and now I’m advanced after 2 weeks. And it helps in a fun manner! I’m already addicted. Would definitely recommend this!
And if you are wondering why you’re getting the same score, yet you’re improving, it’s because it increases its level of difficulty every time. You would know how much if you paid attention.
Also, it doesn’t lock you into a one day free trial, it just locks a few games each day.
There are a lot of critics who are putting false reviews on here, so I was just telling you the truth.

by Autumn Bbrooke

So I’ve downloaded and tested just about every brain game possible as long (as it was mixed category and didn’t focus on one subject that is) and the first to be eliminated were the ones that offered so little options for it to actually be helpful without paying or when trial was up I’ve kept 3 on my phone for over 4 months now this is one of them! The insight it provides gives advice for how to improve the areas that are not your strongest areas it Also shows you where are are compared to others in different points of life. And not to mention the availability without paying a fortune is what makes it all so amazing to me defiantly advise this game

by Americamom1973

There are a lot of “brain games” out there that promise to help you focus. I have tried several. I really like these. I like that you do not have to subscribe but if you do it is better. I like that the variety. I like that there are fast games, math games, timed games, not timed games, reading games, etc. I like that it does not call you a dummy or something demeaning if you do not ace it. I mean, that is the point. You want to get better over time. It shows you your progress which is great. It does tell you if you have a personal high for a game which is always exciting. But it does not put you down if you struggle with something. And the games are challenging without causing anxiety.

by BookNut06

I do not like how you have to pay to learn. I think you should just make MindPal worth money. Then we don’t have to get MindPal then have to delete because we realize that we have to pay for it after ward.

by Georgiamiddleshoolgirl

you can only play 2 mind games out of the 5 that they offer.

by Da1MrsKing

I love this game ...I have a fear of forgetting things and use MindPal to help strengthen my memory

by Ksk1234

Just started so far entertaining

by Bcnnsk8

Enjoy MindPal. Kind of frustrating but that’s on me.

by KawaiiTori

Just writing a review to unlock a level...

by Waken' Up

I do like MindPal. It does seem like it is improving my mind.

It would be nice it you could earn points to open the other games instead of money.

by Dcmarcum

Makes u think. Very helpful. Highly recommend

by Mike2222220987654321

Like this game keeps the mind fresh daily!!

by Omgcoinsplease

It helps wake me up every morning

by Abby Bagley

I don’t get on it every day but I do most of the time but it is AMAZING

by KT249305

I love doing this every day! Really works my brain!

by Lilykyt0905

I’ve only had this game for one day but it’s been very helpful and helps me solve problems quicker in my head. I recommend this game for people who want to get better with quick thinking.

by Meow Darling

Good app, it is the first app i use it manually

by Tina Jee

Best app so far for tickling the mind and getting started everyday.