Treeny vs Lumosity vs Peak vs SilverMind: 2026 Brain Training App Comparison

You've decided to invest in your cognitive health. Smart move. But the brain training market shifted hard in 2026 — Lumosity and Peak both slashed their prices, a new senior-focused app called SilverMind launched, and BrainHQ doubled down on its evidence-based positioning. So the comparison you read last year is probably out of date.

This is a refreshed, honest breakdown for April 2026.

We'll be straight with you here — we built Treeny, but we're not here to bash competitors. We'll give you the real numbers so you can choose what actually fits your needs.

What Changed in 2026

Four things you should know before we get into the table:

1. Lumosity dropped its annual price by half — from $119.99 to $59.99. Their monthly came down too, from $14.99 to $11.99. They're competing on price now in a way they never used to.
2. Peak slashed even harder — annual fell from $139.99 to $34.99, monthly from $15.99 to about $3.99. They appear to be racing to the bottom to keep up with newer entrants.
3. SilverMind launched — a US-based app positioned almost identically to Treeny (built for seniors, large buttons, accessible design, family features). It's the first direct competitor in the senior-specific niche.
4. Treeny cut prices too — to stay well below Lumosity and BrainHQ on every tier. Plus is now €7/month or €39/year. Pro is €11/month or €69/year.

Detailed Comparison Table

Pricing Breakdown — The Real Math

Here's what you actually pay over time. We're showing each app's prices in their own currency to be honest about what shows up in checkout, with rough EUR conversions for context.

Lumosity — $11.99/month or $59.99/year (≈€11/mo, €55/yr)

• Family plan: $17.95/month or $99.95/year (up to 5 users)
• Lifetime: $299.95 one-time
• 7-day free trial available
• Big price drop from 2025 — they're clearly responding to market pressure

Peak — $3.99/month or $34.99/year (≈€3.66/mo, €32/yr)

• Aggressive new pricing — was $15.99/mo last year
• Free tier now extremely limited (2 games)
• 7-day free trial

SilverMind — Pricing not publicly listed

• 7-day free trial, then monthly or annual subscription
• Smaller game library (13 games) means subscription should be lower priced — but you'd have to start the trial to find out
• US-based pricing only

Treeny — €7/month or €39/year for Plus; €11/month or €69/year for Pro

• Priced below Lumosity and BrainHQ, monthly and annual
• No "trick" trial — the free tier gives you 3 games a day, every day, with no ads
• Plus annual works out to ~€3.25/month
• Pro adds family sharing for up to 6 people

The 5-year math (Plus / individual tier):

• Lumosity: $299.95 (≈€275)
• Peak: $174.95 (≈€160)
• Treeny: €195

That's an €80 savings over 5 years vs Lumosity — and that's before you count the free tier: 3 games a day, every day, with no ads.

Privacy: Where Each App Stands

This still matters — maybe more than ever.

Lumosity and Peak are venture-backed, and their privacy policies permit broader data sharing than we're comfortable with — read them yourself and see how you feel. If you care where your brain's performance data goes, that matters.

SilverMind is US-based and CCPA-compliant. They don't sell user data, but as a US company they sit under different data-protection law than EU users are used to — and US privacy law is significantly weaker than GDPR.

Treeny is EU-based, GDPR-compliant by design:

• We don't sell cognitive data, period
• We don't share performance data with third parties
• We don't use your data for targeted ads
• All data is encrypted and stored in the EU
• You can export or delete your account anytime

For users in the EU, this isn't a marketing flourish — it's the legal default that matters when something goes wrong.

Game Quality and Variety

All four apps use similar cognitive training mechanics. The differences are in catalog depth, polish, and who they're designed for.

Lumosity — 40+ games, oldest library, focused on speed and reaction time. Best research track record. Some games feel dated.

Peak — 45+ games, sleekest visual design, AI coach. Expensive design polish but no clear cognitive advantage over the others.

SilverMind — 13 games across 3 categories (Memory, Speed, Attention). The library is small. If you're looking for variety, this is a real limitation.

Treeny — 22 games across 7 cognitive categories: memory, attention, processing speed, problem solving, language, mathematics, and spatial reasoning. Built specifically for the 50+ demographic — readable text, generous timing, clear instructions. Nearly twice the catalog of SilverMind, more than twice the cognitive coverage.

Senior-Focused Comparison: Treeny vs SilverMind

Since SilverMind is the closest competitor to Treeny in positioning, this section deserves its own breakdown.

Where SilverMind genuinely competes well:

• Built for older adults from day one
• Family-connected features (good for caregivers)
• Large buttons, generous timing, readable text

Where Treeny wins:

Bottom line: SilverMind is a credible app for seniors who want a US-built, family-portal-style product. Treeny is the better choice for anyone who values a deeper game catalog, EU privacy, multiple languages, transparent pricing, and a free tier that's actually free.

BrainHQ — Worth a Mention

We didn't include BrainHQ in the main comparison because its positioning is different — it's premium-priced ($14/month, ~$96/year) and aimed at users who want the most clinically-backed experience available. BrainHQ has 100+ peer-reviewed studies behind it and was used in the NIH ACTIVE trial that found speed-of-processing training reduced dementia diagnosis by 25% over a decade.

Choose BrainHQ if: Published research is your single most important criterion, and price is not a factor.

Choose Treeny if: You want evidence-based cognitive training (we use the same underlying principles BrainHQ does) at a fraction of the price, with a free tier that lets you actually start, and a UI built for the over-50 audience.

Accessibility for Older Adults

This still gets overlooked, and it still matters.

Lumosity and Peak are general-audience apps. Default fonts are 12-14pt, button targets are standard mobile, no high-contrast mode, no voice guidance. Usable, but not designed for presbyopia or hand tremor.

SilverMind is genuinely senior-focused — large buttons, generous timers, readable text. They've put real work in here.

Treeny matches SilverMind on accessibility and goes further:

• Font sizes 14–20pt with zoom support
• Button sizes 48pt+ (matching senior accessibility guidelines)
• High contrast mode, full support
• Available in 7 languages
• No social comparison features (we believe leaderboards stress more than they motivate, especially for older adults)

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Lumosity if:

• You want the longest research track record
• You don't mind data being shared with advertisers
• The new $59.99/year price feels reasonable to you

Choose Peak if:

• You want the cheapest no-frills option
• You don't need senior-specific accessibility
• You're OK with a very limited free tier

Choose SilverMind if:

• You want a US-based senior app with strong family-portal features
• You're OK with a smaller (13-game) library
• Pricing transparency isn't important to you

Choose BrainHQ if:

• Clinical research is your single most important criterion
• Price is not a constraint

Choose Treeny if:

• You want pricing well below Lumosity and BrainHQ — every tier
• You're 50+ and want an app built for your eyes, hands, and time
• EU privacy and GDPR matter to you
• You want a free tier with no ads (3 games a day, from a 22-game catalog)
• You want offline play
• You want training in your language (EN/NL/FR/ES/DE/IT/PT)

Our Honest Take

None of these apps are scams. Any of the five can be an enjoyable way to keep your mind active — you'll get better at the games you practice.

Pick based on your values, not on marketing hype.

• If research track record matters most: BrainHQ or Lumosity
• If you want the lowest possible price with no extras: Peak
• If you want a US-based senior app with family features: SilverMind
• If you want privacy, accessibility, a no-ads free tier, and an affordable paid tier: Treeny

We built Treeny because we believed older adults deserved a brain training app that was built with them in mind — not marketed at them as an afterthought. The 2026 pricing reset doesn't change that mission. It just means we get to keep the moat.

Ready to Train Your Brain?

Whichever app you choose, here's the honest science: you improve at what you practice, and a routine you enjoy is one you keep. The best app is the one you'll actually open every day, not the one with the slickest marketing.

Start with Treeny's free tier today. 3 games a day, no ads, no credit card. If you want more, Plus is €7/month or €39/year — less than Lumosity or BrainHQ.

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Disclaimer: This comparison is accurate as of April 2026. Pricing, features, and policies change — competitors moved aggressively in 2026 and may move again. We've tried to be fair; if you see a factual error, please email us at hello@treeny.me.

A note on currency: Treeny prices are listed in EUR (the price you pay at our checkout). Competitor prices are listed in USD (what shows up at their checkouts), with rough EUR conversions in parentheses. Currency conversion fluctuates; the comparison is directionally accurate but treat the EUR conversion as approximate.