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recycled content, hidden fees
Hides behind scientific jargon to disguise useless games. It’s manipulative, overpriced, and offers nothing of real value for serious learners.
empty app full of lies
I feel robbed. Brainwiki offered a free test but quickly turned into hidden charges, fake insights, and no response to complaints. Dishonest and cruel.
dishonest service, angry customers
Brainwiki charges high fees for empty promises. The system is outdated, progress graphs fake, and every interaction feels like a calculated manipulation.
worthless tasks sold as science
What a nightmare. The games freeze, the subscription renews without notice, and the customer service doesn’t exist. Brainwiki left me angry and deceived.
reaction training fails with lag
They state “faster reactions,” but software lag and UI delays ruin the experience entirely.
mobile app clunky and annoying
Mobile experience is clunky. On phone, buttons misalign, response time suffers. Frustrating for daily users.
READ IF YOU DONT LIKE GETTING SCAMMED
I visited the site because I've never done an IQ test, and they advertised theirs at $1. The test was incredibly short (done in 5-10 mins) and even for my first time seemed incredibly shallow for a paid test, even for $1. This is where my real problems began. I was repeatedly charged $25 after my initial confirmed charge of $1 for the test. I had not revisited the site. I had not been charged previously for this or made any action to provide for this/these charges. Thanks to chase fraud alert I was able to cancel 2 of 3 charges, one still being pending. All were traceable directly back to brainwiki.com; emailing them will not help you, calling their incompetent service line will not help you. If you have this problem, you must log back in to cancel the subscription that was likely NOT disclosed to you, even during the payment process. Otherwise, DO NOT VISIT THIS SITE 😭 (This review was written in the midst of an intense rage towards the unrivalled most dull-witted nincompoop of a service person in existence on their line)
certificates mean nothing outside the app
The “achievement certificates” are worthless. Digital trophies that mean little when skills do not improve.
free trial manipulates and pressures
Free version sells illusion of value, then pushes paywall aggressively. Feels manipulative.
hidden price tricks feel dishonest
Subscription cost isn’t transparent up front. I only saw the monthly fee after multiple clicks.
users pay for comfort not growth
I feel brainwiki takes advantage of people wanting self-improvement, charging for comfort rather than results.
adaptive trainer is broken entirely
Trainer says “adapts,” but adapts poorly. Either too easy or too frustrating, never just right.
iq challenges bring no improvement
Tests don’t challenge deeply. After several tries, I saw minimal growth in any cognitive domain.
marketing emails use fake progress
Emails about “your progress” are clearly marketing; they try to keep you subscribed.
subscription value feels criminally low
Expensive membership, minimal difference. Expected sharper memory, quicker reactions; got little.
trial is unfair and manipulative
Free period is short; after that full price kicks in without fair notice. Unethical in my view.
too much content behind paywalls
Too many features locked behind paywalls. After paying, I still felt deprived of promised content.
progress graphs show lies not reality
Charts say “progress,” but I feel stuck. The drills are more of the same rather than growth.
cognitive profile tool is pure nonsense
“Cognitive profile overview” feels vague—no real insight into how to improve weak areas.
brainwiki iq test feels like a scam
I paid $9.99 for an “IQ test” on Brainwiki and got a basic percentile that tells me nothing actionable. Such disappointment.
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