Lumosity always offers a free Basic account: three games a day, rotating daily, with no time limit. A free trial of Premium is not always available. It tends to appear as a promotion for new users, often lasting 7 days. If you start one, it auto-renews unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends.
Lumosity is one of the best-known brain training apps, and one of the more confusing when it comes to what you can use for free. Here is the straight answer.
Lumosity’s free options at a glance
What is free forever
A Basic account with three games a day. Lumosity’s help center confirms free users can play three games per day for as long as they have an account. The games are chosen for you and rotate daily, so you get a balanced mix over time.
Unlimited replays of those three games. You can replay your daily games as many times as you like from the Games tab.
A free 10-minute Fit Test that sets your baseline scores and compares them with others in your age group.
Basic stats on your performance.
What you cannot do on the free account is choose which games you play, access the full library, or get the personalized training program and in-depth insights.
Does Lumosity have a free trial?
The honest answer is sometimes.
Lumosity does not consistently advertise a standing free trial the way Calm or Headspace do. But its App Store and Google Play terms explicitly reference free trial periods, and trials of Premium, commonly 7 days, appear as promotions, usually shown in the app to new or returning users.
If you do not see a trial offered, Lumosity also runs discounts, including offers around 40% off the first year.
What Premium unlocks
All 40+ games, available whenever you want them.
A personalized training program built around your goals and current skills, with games that adapt as you improve.
In-depth insights into how you play, plus tips on accuracy, speed, and strategy.
Full progress tracking across memory, attention, speed, flexibility, and problem-solving.
How to get the most from a trial
Take the Fit Test first so you have a baseline to compare against.
Train every day of the trial. One or two sessions will not tell you whether the habit sticks.
Try it on both phone and web. Lumosity works on both, and you may prefer one.
Set a reminder two days before the trial ends, so you decide deliberately rather than by default.
Decide by day five. If you are not opening it without being reminded, Premium will not change that.
How to cancel before you are charged
Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being billed.
On iPhone or iPad: open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, select Lumosity, and cancel.
On Android: open the Google Play Store, go to Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions, select Lumosity, and cancel.
On the web: cancel through your Lumosity account settings.
Lumosity has offered a 30-day money-back guarantee on annual, two-year, and lifetime plans bought on its website; app store purchases follow Apple’s and Google’s refund rules. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited if you buy a subscription during it.
What Lumosity costs after a trial
In the US, Lumosity Premium costs $11.99 a month or $59.99 a year, according to its App Store listing. A lifetime option around $299.95 also appears. Prices vary by country and between in-app and web purchases, so check before you commit.
For the full breakdown, see our Lumosity cost guide.
Is the free version enough?
For many people, yes. Three varied games a day is a reasonable daily brain workout, and some users stay on the free tier for months. Premium makes most sense if you want to target specific skills, see detailed insights, or play more than three games a day.
Free and trial alternatives
If you want to compare before paying for anything:
Zenelia has a 7-day free trial and a usable free tier with four games and two sessions a week. Premium is $44.99 a year, with adaptive AI training built on ACTIVE Trial research. iOS only for now, with Android planned by the end of 2026.
BrainHQ gives you one free exercise a day through its Daily Spark, and many Medicare Advantage plans include it at no cost.
Elevate has a 7-day trial and a genuinely useful free tier of three games a day.
Peak has a free tier, though it includes ads.
For the full comparison, see our best free brain training apps and best brain training apps roundups.
Common questions
Is Lumosity free? Yes, the Basic account is free forever with three games a day. Premium costs extra.
How long is the Lumosity free trial? When offered, commonly 7 days. It is not always available.
Will I be charged after the trial? Yes, unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends.
Can I get a refund? Website purchases of annual, two-year, and lifetime plans have come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. App store purchases follow Apple’s and Google’s rules.
Can I choose my free games? No. Free games are pre-selected and rotate daily.
The bottom line
Lumosity’s free Basic account is a genuine, permanent way to try brain training, with three rotating games every day. A Premium trial is worth taking when it is offered, as long as you set a reminder to cancel if it is not for you. And if you want to compare options before paying for anything, Zenelia and Elevate both offer 7-day trials, and BrainHQ has a free daily exercise.