6 apps: to improve your memory

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

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.