6 Apps To Improve Your Memory

Feeling mentally slow or forgetful? These apps can give you total recall

- Cliff Joseph

People say that video games rot the brain, but many app games can actually help you improve your concentration and other mental skills.

In fact, there’s an entire industry of ‘brain training’ apps that use games and tests to exercise the mind and improve your mental abilities. Memory function is often a key aspect, so here we’ve concentrated on ones that have a good selection of memory games.

Most of these apps do require a monthly subscription to get the most out of them, but they generally have a basic free version too, so you could download a few to see which ones work best for you before splashing out.

Eidetic – Spaced Repetition

Free (IAPs) NEEDS iOS 8 or later

Rather than conventional memory tests that ask you to match numbers or objects, Eidetic lets you create personalised tests with ‘flashcards’ that focus on specific things you need to remember, such as phone numbers, lists or useful facts. The free version only lets you run a couple of tests at a time, but at least you can try it before opting for the £4.99 Pro version.