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Top 8 best games that make you smarter for iPhone and iPad (iOS)

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Top 8 best games that make you smarter for iPhone and iPad (iOS)

Best iOS games to train your brain

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Updated on March 16, 2023 - added 1 new game, Original article by Jupiter Hadley, updated by Artur Novichenko.


When it comes to games, there is a stigma that they might rot your brain, however, they can be some of the best learning tools there are! When it comes to gamifying learning, there are apps out there that literally reward you for learning and often feel more like a game than something that can make you smarter. It’s a really clever way for you to spend your free time, idly learning without putting in too much effort.

Learning games may seem like they are only for children, however, there are plenty of learning games for adults that will make you smarter, while also gamifying the experience for you to actually enjoy. Having a few games that do improve your mind is always a good idea, as you can mindlessly improve yourself while playing games.



So let's go through the top iOS games that make you smarter! 

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1
Lumosity: Brain Training

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Quiz
Find out more about Lumosity: Brain Training
Lumosity: Brain Training

Lumosity is one of those games that loads of people have heard of. It’s a daily workout for your brain, that tests problem-solving, memory, and your general thinking to solve various games and tests. There are car racing games, swiping color games and assembling different puzzles to show off how good your brain is. This game also has detailed statistics that help you understand what you might need to practice more in. It's definitely one of the iPhone games that will make you smarter in the long run.

2
Duolingo

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Quiz
Find out more about Duolingo
Duolingo

Duolingo is a language learning app with over 35 different languages that you can explore and learn. Split up into small, bite-sized lessons that can be done between other tasks in your home, you can learn to read and speak various languages. There are lots of puzzle games, sentences you can link together, and speaking out loud into your microphone - with a friendly green owl supporting you as you go. Doulingo also keeps track of your streak of days learning, which is a big motivator.

3
Tricky test

Available on: iOS
Genre: Puzzle, Quiz
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Tricky test

Tricky test is a brain teasing quiz game that gives you a bunch of different puzzles, brain teasers, and games with absurd solutions to see if you are smart enough to solve them. It’s designed as a test to give you an IQ at the end, and you can even try to beat your friends IQ as well. Each of the puzzles are really unique and there is a timer, so you’ll have to think fast while you go through them!

4
Words With Friends 2

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Quiz
Find out more about Words With Friends 2
Words With Friends 2

If you are looking for a game that will increase your vocabulary and spelling, Words With Friends 2 is a scrabble-inspired game that allows you to try weekly challenges, earn badges, defeat your friends, and spell out a bunch of different words using the tiles that are placed in front of you. It’s a challenging game if you don’t have a big vocabulary, but you’ll definitely grow yours the more you play, making you smarter along the way.

5
Peak - Brain Training

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Puzzle, Quiz
Find out more about Peak - Brain Training
Peak - Brain Training

Peak is an app that can challenge your memory, attention, math skills, problem solving ability, mental agility, language, creativity, emotional control and coordination. This app has been made in partnership with Cambridge and NYU, so it’s focus on keeping users mentally sharp is backed and researched. Through a bunch of different games, you can challenge your friends and show off how clever you really are.

6
Brain Wars

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Casual, Multiplayer, Puzzle
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Brain Wars

The most interesting games are those in which you have to test yourself. Brain Wars is similar to Lumosity, but you are playing against real people. This game has a great number of different short tasks. After starting the game, you go through a small tutorial with a virtual opponent. During the match, you need to gain as many points as you can. Such games do not need a plot, graphics, or amazing music, because a person focuses directly on the gameplay, and everything else will distract him. Brain Wars is worth playing because it helps you develop your strengths and get rid of weaknesses.

7
Happify

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Quiz
Find out more about Happify
Happify

Happify is a brain game that has scientific activities and games that are aimed at helping you overcome stress, negative thoughts, challenges in life and more. This app contains happiness journals, meditations, puzzles and more that can help center you and provide yourself with some time to grow. Though it may not make you smarter per say, Happify will help your mind grow and help you look after yourself.

8
Wordle!

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Puzzle, Word game
Find out more about Wordle!
Wordle!

Wordle is a puzzle game where you have to solve crosswords. You will find here many different modes, each with its own features. If you cannot find a solution right away, take your time and try your best because some of the levels are pretty complex. Moreover, you can always use a hint if you need help. With time and practice, you will become better and significantly improve your spelling skills.

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Jupiter Hadley
Jupiter Hadley
Jupiter is a prolific indie game journalist with a focus on smaller indie gems. She covers thousands of game jams and indie games on her YouTube channel, letting every game have a moment in the spotlight. She runs indiegamejams.com, a calendar of all of the game jams going on in the world, and judges many jams and events. You can find her on Twitter as @Jupiter_Hadley