Use It or Lose It! Top 5 Fun Apps to Train Your Brain 🧠
Forget boring drills. These games are actually fun, and you can even beat your grandkids at them!
By Maurice
Tech-Savvy Grandson
Hey everyone! 👋 Maurice here.
We all know we need to walk or do some gardening to keep our bodies moving. But what about the noggin? 🧠 Just like a muscle, your brain needs a workout to stay strong!
The good news? You don’t need a textbook. In 2026, there are amazing apps that turn "brain training" into fun games. Seriously, I play some of these myself on the subway! Here are my top 5 picks that are easy to use and actually fun.
Lumosity
The Classic for a Reason
This one has been around forever because it works. It’s colorful, cheerful, and the games feel like... well, games! You might be serving coffee to customers or guiding a train.
- ✅ Very easy to learn (good tutorials).
- ✅ Short daily sessions (15 mins max).
- ✅ Tracks your progress nicely.
Maurice's Take:
"The 'Train of Thought' game is addictive! Try to beat my high score!"
Wordle (NYT Games)
The Daily Ritual
You've probably heard of this one! You get 6 tries to guess a 5-letter word. It’s simple, clean, and you can only do ONE a day, so you don’t get sucked in for hours.
- ✅ Totally free (mostly).
- ✅ Great for vocabulary and logic.
- ✅ Fun to share results with family!
Maurice's Take:
"Start a family group chat just for Wordle scores. It's a great way to say hi every day!"
Elevate
Sharp Skills for Real Life
This one feels a bit more "professional." It focuses on writing, speaking, and math. Sounds boring? It's not! It helps you calculate tips faster or remember names better.
- ✅ Focuses on practical daily skills.
- ✅ Very clean, easy-to-read design.
💡 Maurice's Pro Tip:
Most of these have a free version and a paid "Premium" version. Stick to the free version first! You usually get 3 games a day for free, which is plenty. Don't pay until you're sure you love it!
How to Get Started?
Grab your smartphone or tablet (iPad is best for the bigger screen!) and go to the App Store (Apple) or Play Store (Android). Search for the names above.
Need help installing?
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."
– George Bernard Shaw (Smart guy!)
Have you tried any of these?
Let me know which game is your favorite! And seriously, challenge your grandkids to a game of Wordle. You might be surprised who wins! 😉
Catch you later! — Maurice 🚀