Ditch the Doomscrolling: 8 iPhone Apps to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Brain-training apps can be a fun way to keep your mind active. Instead of opening social media whenever you have a few free minutes, you can use your iPhone to solve puzzles, learn something new, or work through short mental challenges.

While these apps aren’t magical and won’t change your brain overnight, they’re still a fun mental exercise for you to either learn new skills or just keep yourself active. At the end of the day, your brain is just like your other organs: the more you use it, the better it will be. And if you can have fun while you’re at it, all the better.

So if you’re looking for more useful ways to spend short breaks on your iPhone, read on for 8 apps that will challenge your mind.