Fit Brains Trainer Alternatives: What Happened, and What to Use Now
Fit Brains Trainer disappeared years ago, but people still look for it. Here’s what happened to it, why you shouldn’t install an old APK, and five actively maintained apps that fill the gap.
Updated 2026-10-07. Ratings and prices from the US App Store and Google Play.
What happened to Fit Brains Trainer?
Fit Brains Trainer was a popular brain training app from Vivity Labs, a Vancouver studio founded in 2008. In 2013, language-learning company Rosetta Stone bought Vivity Labs for around $12 million, part of a push beyond language learning. The fit didn’t last. By 2016, Rosetta Stone was reported to be looking for a buyer for the product, and Fit Brains was later shut down. Rosetta Stone itself has been part of IXL Learning since 2021.
Here’s where things stand as of October 2026, from our own checks:
- fitbrains.com redirects to rosettastone.com. There’s no Fit Brains page left.
- It isn’t in the US App Store or Google Play. Searching the App Store for “Fit Brains” turns up only an unrelated math game from an individual developer with a similar name.
- People still search for it. Google suggests “fit brains trainer free,” “fit brains trainer app by rosetta stone,” and “fit brains trainer mod apk.”
Don’t install a Fit Brains APK
Any “Fit Brains” APK or “mod” you find online is an old, unmaintained file from an unofficial source. At best it won’t connect to servers that no longer exist. At worst it carries malware. The app is gone, and nothing will bring back your old progress. Pick a maintained replacement instead.
What to look for in a replacement
If you’re replacing Fit Brains, you probably want short, game-like sessions, a mix of skills (memory, speed, focus, problem solving), and a way to see progress over time. Every app below covers those. The differences are in price, free options, and what else they train. One more thing, given how Fit Brains ended: check that an app is actively updated. We’ve flagged the ones that aren’t.
Disclosure
We make Memo, which is on this list. Ratings and prices for every app come from the US App Store, October 2026.
| App | Closest to Fit Brains because… | Free option | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | Big, colorful library of 45+ games | Basic free version | 4.7 (146k) |
| Lumosity | Broad mix of 40+ games with progress insights | Fit Test + limited daily games | 4.7 (130k) |
| MindPal | 40 games, 1,000 levels, playful style | Free to use, Pro upgrade | 4.7 (86k) |
| Memo | Short games, progress against your first try | Free browser versions; 2 free in app | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Elevate | Polished, daily habit; more language-focused | Basic free version | 4.8 (544k) |
1. Peak: the closest overall match
If you liked Fit Brains for its variety and bright, game-like feel, Peak is the best fit. It covers memory, attention, problem solving, mental agility, language and more, and it has a free basic version. Pro plans on the App Store range from $2.99 to $34.99 depending on the offer (US, Oct 2026). Like Fit Brains, Peak has changed hands: Hachette Livre bought a majority stake in 2016, and it has since moved to a games publisher. It is actively updated.
Good
- 45+ games in six categories
- Quick “Coffee Break” workouts
- Free basic version
Not so good
- Many offers and plan prices in the store
- Has changed owners several times
2. Lumosity: the safe, established choice
Lumosity was Fit Brains’ biggest rival back then and it’s still here. If the lesson from Fit Brains is “pick something that won’t disappear,” this is the most established option. The trade-off is a thin free tier. Our Lumosity alternatives page covers its history, including the 2016 FTC settlement.
Good
- 40+ games
- Free 10-minute Fit Test with age comparisons
- Around since 2013 on iPhone, still updated
Not so good
- Free version is very limited
- Premium options listed $11.99–$89.00
3. MindPal: lots of levels, lifetime option
MindPal feels a lot like the Fit Brains era: many short games with levels to climb. Its listed prices are $7.99 a month, $39.99 a year or $99.99 lifetime. It has 4.7 stars from about 86,000 reviews.
Good
- 40 games and 1,000 levels
- $99.99 lifetime plan
- Free to use with optional Pro
Not so good
- Newer, smaller company
- Personalized workouts need Pro for full access
4. Memo: a small daily set you can try in the browser
Memo won’t replace a 40-game library. It’s eight short games: the Chimp Test, word recall, card matching, a Stroop test, mental math, geometry, and two calm-down timers. Each day it saves your best score per game and charts it against your first try. You can play every game in the browser before deciding. Breathing and Do Nothing are free. Premium unlocks the other six games for $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year, after a 7-day free trial.
Good
- Free browser version of every game
- About five minutes a day
- Breathing and Do Nothing free in app
Not so good
- Only 8 games
- Brand new: 3 App Store ratings
- No adaptive difficulty or brain score
5. Elevate: if you want something more useful than fun
Elevate is the most polished app on this list, but it’s a different kind of training: vocabulary, grammar, reading and everyday math. It costs $9.99 a month or $39.99 a year, with a usable free version.
Good
- 4.8 stars from 544k reviews
- Basic free version
- Reading, writing and math skills
Not so good
- Fewer pure memory and speed games than Fit Brains had
Other brain apps that have faded
Fit Brains isn’t the only one. If you’re replacing an older favorite, here’s what we found when we checked the stores in October 2026:
- Memorado: the Android app on Google Play was last updated in July 2019. The iPhone app is still updated, but it’s now “Memorado (GEIST): Brain & Mind” from a different company, Kodeon, with relaxation content added.
- Brainwell: still available, but the iPhone app’s last update was July 2025.
- Mind Games: still updated on Android, but the iPhone version hasn’t changed since May 2024.
- Personal Zen: an anxiety-focused attention game. Its maker says on the Personal Zen website that it has discontinued support.
- A Clockwork Brain: we couldn’t find it in either US store.
An app going quiet isn’t always a problem, but it’s a good reason not to pay for a long plan up front.
Questions people ask
Is Fit Brains Trainer still available?
No. It isn’t on the US App Store or Google Play, and fitbrains.com redirects to Rosetta Stone’s website (checked October 2026). Any app with a similar name in the stores is unrelated.
Who made Fit Brains?
Vivity Labs, a Vancouver company founded in 2008. Rosetta Stone bought it in 2013 for around $12 million and later discontinued the product.
Can I still download a Fit Brains APK?
You may find old files online, but we don’t recommend them. They come from unofficial sources, aren’t maintained, and can contain malware. Your old account and progress won’t come back either.
What is the best Fit Brains alternative?
For the same variety and colorful style, Peak is the closest match. Lumosity is the most established. MindPal has a lifetime plan. Memo is a short daily set you can try free in your browser.
Is there a free app like Fit Brains?
Peak and Elevate have basic free versions, Lumosity has a limited free tier, and MindPal is free to use with an optional Pro upgrade. Memo’s games are free to play in the browser on startwithmemo.com.
Keep reading
- Lumosity Alternatives: 6 Brain Training Apps Worth Trying
- The Best Brain Training Apps in 2026, Honestly Compared
- Memory Games for Adults: 8 Types, and Where to Play Them
- Chimp TestRemember where the numbers were, then tap them in order.
- Memory matching gameSix pairs, a 2.5-second preview, as few flips as you can.