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Blanked vs Lumosity

the original brain-training platform

The short answer

Lumosity is the granddaddy of brain-training apps with a huge catalogue. Blanked is the modern, focused alternative if visual memory is the thing you actually care about, at a fraction of the price.

About Lumosity

Lumosity launched in 2007 and was one of the first brain-training platforms. It has 50+ games and an extensive research programme. In 2016 the company was fined $2M by the FTC for overselling cognitive benefits; they have since tempered their claims.

Head-to-head

Feature
Blanked
Lumosity
Core focus
Visual memory, done deeply
General cognition across 5 areas
Number of games
6 modes, 380+ levels
50+ games
Session length
2 minutes
10-15 minutes (3 games a day)
Price
Free to play, optional Blanked+
£11.99/mo or £59.99/yr
Mascot / personality
Blink
No mascot
Head-to-head with friends
Yes
No
Ads in free version
Occasional, removable
Very limited free version
Research backing
Built on public memory research
Extensive in-house research programme
Privacy: sells data?
No
See their policy
Pick Blanked if
  • You want to focus on visual memory, not 50 different games
  • You do not want to pay £12 a month
  • You want something that respects your time (2-minute sessions)
  • You want to compete head-to-head with friends
Pick Lumosity if
  • You want a wide training programme across many cognitive skills
  • You want the most research-heavy platform available
  • You are happy paying a premium subscription

Train your memory. Play Blanked free.

A visual memory game backed by science. 6 game modes, 380+ levels.

Download on the App Store

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