Episodic memory
Memory Match
Associative / object-location memory
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Cognitive exercises built on published research.
A collection of exercises across ten cognitive domains — memory, attention, processing speed, reasoning and more. Every game is modeled on a task type studied in peer-reviewed clinical research, and adapts to keep each session challenging but fair.
Why Mind Sage is different Most brain-game apps are built for entertainment.
Most brain-game apps are built for entertainment.
Every Mind Sage exercise is modeled on a cognitive paradigm from the peer-reviewed literature.
We don't invent games and hope they help. We start from the task types researchers use to study memory, attention, and processing speed — and turn each one into an exercise that's calm, clear, and genuinely engaging.
The exercises
Fourteen games. Ten domains. One method.
Episodic memory
Remember & Collect
CANTAB DMS/PRM · Mnemonic Similarity Task
Episodic memory
Where Was It?
CANTAB Paired Associates Learning
Episodic memory
Face Names
Face-Name Associative Memory (FNAME)
Pattern separation
Spot the Difference
Object Mnemonic Similarity Task
Working memory
In Order
Corsi Block / CANTAB Spatial Span
Processing speed
Speed Bloom
Useful Field of View (ACTIVE-trial task)
Attention / inhibition
Quick Catch
Go / No-Go with rule reversal
Attention / inhibition
Harvest Time
CANTAB Rapid Visual Processing
Inductive reasoning
Pattern Path
Series completion (ACTIVE reasoning task)
Verbal reasoning
True or False
Baddeley grammatical reasoning
Auditory processing
Sound Sweeps
Frequency-sweep discrimination
Auditory working memory
Tune Trail
Tonal span
Speech-in-noise
Follow Along
Word-in-noise listening
The science behind the games
Grounded in the research literature — honestly.
Named instruments, real pedigree
Each exercise names the paradigm it's built on — the Useful Field of View task used in NIH-funded cognitive-aging research, CANTAB Paired Associates Learning, the Corsi span, the Mnemonic Similarity Task, Face-Name associative memory, and more. Primary-source citations for each are documented in the in-app reference guide.
Careful about what we claim
Mind Sage describes the pedigree of each task, never a promised result for you. It's a wellness product built around published paradigms — it has not itself been tested in a clinical trial, and it does not diagnose, treat, or measure cognition. We think saying so plainly is a feature, not fine print.
Coverage comparison
How Mind Sage compares — for MCI & early Alzheimer's.
A comparison of which validated cognitive paradigms each program covers — not a claim of efficacy or superiority. Numbers show exercises covering each domain.
| Domain or feature | Mind Sage MCI focus | BrainHQ General adult | CogniFit All ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who it's built for | |||
| Primary audience Who the exercises are designed and optimized for | MCI / early Alzheimer's (ages 65–80) | Healthy adults (all ages); aging track available | Children, students, adults, older adults |
| Physician-designed Built by a clinician who sees this population | Research neuroscientists | Technology company | |
| Memory — the first domain to decline in Alzheimer's | |||
| Episodic memory exercises Recall of what happened, where objects were, who you met | 6paradigms | 1paradigm | 2paradigms |
| Object-location binding CANTAB Paired Associates Learning — one of the earliest AD biomarkers | Where Was It? | — | — |
| Face-name associative memory FNAME paradigm — one of the most sensitive early AD markers | Face Names | Face-Name Blink | — |
| Hippocampal pattern separation Mnemonic Similarity Task — targets dentate gyrus, declines before symptoms | Spot the Difference Only app | — | — |
| Mnemonic strategy coaching MEMO+ paradigm — effect size 0.95 in published MCI trial | Built into Memory Match Only app | — | — |
| Spaced retrieval training Expanding-interval recall — effective even in mild–moderate AD | Embedded in sessions Only app | — | — |
| Other cognitive domains affected in MCI | |||
| Processing speed UFOV / ACTIVE-trial paradigm — 29% dementia risk reduction at 10 years | Speed Bloom (UFOV) | Core strength (ACTIVE trial data) | Multiple games |
| Attention & inhibitory control Go / no-go, sustained and divided attention | 5exercises | 3exercises | 4+exercises |
| Working memory Spatial span — Corsi Block / CANTAB SSP | In Order | Covered | Covered |
| Executive & inductive reasoning Series completion — ACTIVE trial reasoning arm paradigm | Pattern Path (ACTIVE) | Covered | PartialLimited to planning tasks |
| Language & word-finding Confrontation naming & verbal fluency — affected in early AD | 2exercises | — | PartialVocabulary / synonyms; not naming |
| Designed for this population | |||
| Accessible UX for adults 65–80 Large touch targets, calm pacing, no flashing, no fail states | Purpose-built | PartialDated UI; not mobile-first | PartialDesigned for all ages |
| Private & on-device Activity stays on your device; no cognitive data in the cloud | On-device | Cloud account | Cloud account |
| Care partner view A family member can see activity and consistency (not cognitive scores) | Available | — | — |
| FINGER-aligned lifestyle framing Ties cognitive training to diet, exercise, sleep, and social connection | Built in | — | — |
| Scientific grounding — honest | |||
| Paradigm-level peer-reviewed citations Each exercise names its source paradigm and primary references | All 14 exercises documented | Documented | Documented |
| Product-specific clinical trial A trial testing this app's own outcomes in MCI or older adults | PlannedIRB pilot in progress | ACTIVE trial (NIH-funded, n=2,802) | PartialSmall trials; not MCI-focused |
Adaptive by design
An adaptive-difficulty engine tunes each exercise trial-by-trial to your personal limit — challenging but fair, never a dead end. Every wrong answer shows the correct one.
Calm & accessible
Large touch targets, readable type, no flashing, and no fail states. Designed with older adults in mind, including those with mild cognitive concerns.
Private & on-device
Your activity stays on your device. Mind Sage is part of a brain-healthy routine — alongside diet, exercise, sleep, and social connection.
More than exercises
A calm routine, all in one place.
Mind Sage is built around a daily habit. Alongside the games you get gentle ways to stay engaged, keep on track, and bring the people who care about you along.
See your progress
A calm garden view of your activity — the days you played, your current streak, your personal bests, and how your routine grows over the months. It reflects your engagement and consistency, never a cognitive score.
A playlist made for you
Answer a few questions about your goals and Mind Sage builds a personalized routine — steering you toward the exercises with the most room to grow, and refreshing as your habit develops.
Share with your doctor
One tap turns your activity into a simple summary you can send to your physician — which exercises you've been doing and how consistent you've been. An engagement snapshot to support your visit, never a diagnosis or a cognitive score.
Your account, kept simple
A calm, readable account screen lets you manage your subscription and preferences whenever you like. Your activity stays private and on your device.
Pricing
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- All 14 exercises across 10 cognitive domains
- Adaptive difficulty that adjusts to you
- New exercises and content in future updates
- Private & on-device
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Mind Sage is a wellness product, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it does not measure, assess, or score cognitive function. Its exercises are based on task types studied in published research; Mind Sage itself has not been tested in a clinical trial. It is not a substitute for care from your physician.