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How does the cost of IQ Blast compare to other popular brain training programs?
Executive Summary
The assembled analyses show no reliable, consistently reported subscription price for a brain-training product named “IQ Blast” within the provided sources, while multiple mainstream brain‑training services have clear, dated pricing in the same set of analyses. The best-supported comparison from the available material is that popular app subscriptions (Elevate, Lumosity, BrainHQ, CogniFit) typically range from about $5 to $30 per month, whereas the only explicit pricing tied to the name IQ Blast in the analyses describes a dietary supplement SKU priced as roughly $49–$79 per 30‑day bottle, making IQ Blast — as described in one analysis — more expensive on a per‑month basis than most app subscriptions [1] [2] [3] [4].
1. What the original analyses actually claim — and what they don’t say
The provided analyses repeatedly note absence of IQ Blast pricing in most sources and list prices for established brain‑training apps. Multiple entries state that sources comparing Elevate, Lumosity, BrainHQ, CogniFit, Peak and others do not mention IQ Blast and therefore cannot directly compare costs [3] [5] [6] [2] [7] [8]. A single analysis uniquely reports that an independent search found IQ Blast Pro marketed as a supplement with a single‑bottle 30‑day price of about $69–$79, with discounts to ≈$49–$59 per bottle for multi‑bottle packs; that analysis contrasts this with Lumosity and Elevate subscription pricing [1]. Several sources give firm subscription numbers for apps: Elevate starting at $4.99–$5/month, Lumosity around $11.95–$15/month, BrainHQ $14/month, and CogniFit $19.99–$29.99/month [3] [1] [4] [2].
2. The pricing landscape for mainstream brain‑training apps, consolidated
The analyses provide dated, named pricing points for major apps: Elevate is reported at roughly $4.99–$5/month with annual options [3] [1]; Lumosity appears at $11.95–$15/month or discounted yearly plans [3] [1]; BrainHQ is documented at $14/month or $96/year, with some institutional or Medicare Advantage access noted [4]; CogniFit shows $19.99–$29.99/month depending on plan [2]. These figures come from analyses that summarize multiple consumer tech and health reporting pieces dated between 2014 and 2025; the most recent app roundup cited is from February 2025 [6]. The consistent theme across these sources is subscription models at single‑digit to low‑double‑digit monthly prices for app‑based cognitive training.
3. The lone explicit IQ Blast price comes from product‑type confusion
Only one analysis attributes a concrete price to a product named IQ Blast, but that analysis treats IQ Blast as a nutraceutical supplement sold in 30‑day bottles priced ≈$69–$79, with multi‑bottle discounts reducing the per‑bottle cost to $49–$59 [1]. That pricing is fundamentally different from app subscriptions because it reflects one‑time purchases of a physical supplement, not recurring software subscriptions. The same set of analyses otherwise consistently reports that mainstream reviews and comparisons of brain‑training apps do not mention IQ Blast at all [3] [5] [6] [8], indicating either a naming mismatch, product category confusion, or a marketing distinction that places IQ Blast outside the typical app economy.
4. Direct cost comparison and what the numbers imply
Using the available price points, app subscriptions typically cost $5–$30 per month, while the reported IQ Blast supplement price converts to about $49–$79 per month if treated as a monthly consumable or one bottle per month [1] [3] [4] [2]. This makes IQ Blast, as priced in that one analysis, more expensive than most app subscriptions and comparable only to the high end of specialized clinical or premium cognitive programs. The comparison hinges on treating a supplement bottle as equivalent to a monthly app subscription; the sources do not provide data on efficacy or dosing schedules to justify direct equivalence, so the cost‑per‑month comparison is a financial juxtaposition, not a value or effectiveness judgment [1] [5].
5. Limitations, missing data, and potential agendas to watch
All provided analyses flag missing direct evidence: multiple entries explicitly say that source articles do not mention IQ Blast, preventing a robust apples‑to‑apples comparison [3] [5] [6] [7]. The single analysis giving IQ Blast pricing appears to rely on an independent search rather than peer‑reviewed reporting, which raises questions about product naming, vendor promotions, and whether the item is an app, supplement, or other offering [1]. Several sources are product‑comparison pieces and may have commercial affiliations or affiliate incentives; the analyses note dates spanning 2014–2025, so pricing may be outdated or promotional. These gaps point to a clear need for direct vendor pricing and product‑type confirmation before drawing definitive conclusions.
6. Bottom line: what can be stated with evidence and what remains unresolved
From the available analyses, the most supportable statement is that mainstream brain‑training apps cost roughly $5–$30 per month, while one independent report lists IQ Blast as a supplement priced ≈$49–$79 per 30‑day bottle, making it costlier on a monthly basis if equated to one bottle per month [1] [3] [4] [2]. What remains unresolved is whether the IQ Blast named in that single analysis is the same product category (app vs supplement) that consumers compare to Lumosity or Elevate, and whether current vendor pricing or subscription options exist that would change the comparison. To close that gap, obtain direct, current pricing from IQ Blast’s official vendor and confirm the product model (subscription app vs consumable supplement) before final cost‑benefit judgments.