There really is an app for just about everything, including giving your brain a daily workout. If you’re interested in improving or maintaining your memory, problem-solving skills, language skills, speed reading, overall brain flexibility, or other important brain skills, you can download one or more of these six excellent apps, all of which are available on both iOS and Android. Each one comes highly recommended by reviewers as well.

Lumosity

Lumosity is one of the most popular apps on this list, and for many good reasons. The app offers a cognitive training program consisting of fun and interactive games that you can use to improve various metrics. You begin by taking a Fit Test to get your baseline scores so that you can track your improvement over time. After that, there are more than 40 activities in memory, math, logic, language, and more. As you progress, the app will offer insights into your strengths, weaknesses, and cognitive patterns.

NeuroNation

NeuroNation is another excellent brain training app that targets similar areas and metrics as Lumosity. It provides a program that takes 15 minutes a day, as well as a comprehensive analysis of your strengths and weaknesses and the ability to personalize your plan. With 32 different exercises and 300 levels to work through, the training is varied and balanced to help keep you motivated.

Elevate

Fans of brain training apps will also love Elevate, which offers a program for improving memory, mental math, processing speed, attention, and speaking skills. Programs are personalized to each individual user to help maximize results. The games and puzzles are enjoyable to play and there are more than 40 to choose from, ensuring that the app stays fresh and fun.

Schulte Table

Schulte Table is a unique app based on a psycho-diagnostic test for attention and reaction developed by German psychiatrist Walter Schulte. A Schulte table is simply a grid with random letters and numbers that you try to read without taking your eyes off the centre. It is designed to improve your visual perception and peripheral vision, both of which can help develop and improve your speed reading skills.

Duolingo

One of the best ways to keep your brain fresh and flexible is to learn a new language. Duolingo is easily the most popular language-learning app, offering bite-sized lessons that allow you to learn your language of choice at your own pace. There are more than 35 languages to choose from and many ways to practice your grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Coursera

Another surefire way to keep your mind sharp is to simply learn new things! Coursera brings high-quality education to you in the form of more than 200 classes from universities like Yale and companies like Google and IBM. In addition to simply improving yourself, Coursera can be used to build skills and earn certificates to advance your career. The app is free to download and explore, allowing you to see the details and prices for different courses and certificates.

Keep your brain sharp and have fun while doing it with an app that provides the right brain-teasing challenges. Stick to using them on a regular basis and you’ll notice positive changes in no time.