Already know what you're going to do with your smartphone today? We have some helpful suggestions, or rather, the five best apps to boost our brains - everything from learning a language to improving our concentration. Here are the top five apps that boost our mental abilities.
1. Peak application
Where does it benefit us?
Memory, concentration, problem solving, mental agility, language skills
How does it benefit us?
The application is designed in collaboration with experts in neuroscience, cognitive science and education. Peak uses 18 games based on number skills, pattern recognition and spelling texts that gradually improve our mental skills.
The price?
Free app for iOS and Android (there are paid features within the app).
2. Eidetic application
Where does it benefit us?
A memory
How does it benefit us?
Repetition is the key to better memory. By adding numbers or names that we would like to remember to one of the pre-designed cards, the Eidetic application prompts us with a notification to try the thing that we would like to remember.
The price?
Free app for iOS (Pro option is paid).
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3. Piano Teacher app
Where does it benefit us?
Basic piano skills
How does it benefit us?
Simple idea, simple execution. Then, when we turn our smartphone or tablet into a keyboard, Piano Teacher gives us some lessons - we press the keys as they are colored. In addition to the extensive library of the application, we can also add a song in the form of a .midi or .mid file.
The price?
Free app for Android.
4. Duolingo app
Where does it benefit us?
Languages
How does it benefit us?
This free app is a real language teacher, adding a more relaxed touch to the ever-difficult lessons in the form of a game. Lessons include speaking, listening, writing, translating and choosing the right answer. In addition, the application also has some good motivators that keep us coming back to learning again and again.
The price?
Free app for iOS, Android and Windows.
5. Elevate application
Where does it benefit us?
Memory, writing, understanding, focus and analytical skills
How does it benefit us?
By choosing the type of mental skills we want to improve, Elevate gives us a choice of twenty-five "personalized" games. At first, these games will be embarrassingly easy, but since Elevate remembers where we are strongest, the application itself will radically change the nature of the game, thus pushing us even further. Ideally, we should use the app three times a week, and the counter in the app will measure our progress.
The price?
Free app for iOS and Android (Pro option is paid)
Adapted and adapted from:
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