You do their test and then they ask for usd1.99 to get your results. When you pay this, somewhere in the fine print tjey grab permission to subscribe you at usd60 per month. No invoice is provided u... See more
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Unlock Your Mental Edge. Curious about your cognitive potential? BrainsMate provides the exact tests, insights, and training tools you need to map your intellect and actively build a sharper mind.
Receive your precise IQ results alongside a complete, section-by-section performance analysis. Gain a comprehensive overview of your specific cognitive strengths and decode your natural thinking style.
Actively support your cognitive growth using our dedicated training platform. Push your mental limits with our curated collection of brain training games, logic puzzles, and daily tests & quizzes.
Take your personal development even further with additional, deep-dive assessments focused on your career, relationships, and self-growth.
No matter where you are on your personal development journey, we're here to help. If you ever have questions about your results or account, please reach out to our team.
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I was charged an extra fee without permission or warning

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Anything that makes you think is a great one never stop learning

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Absolutely appalling practices. They should be ashamed of themselves.
Like others I thought I was paying a nominal sum of £1.00 to have the results of my ‘free’ test emailed to me.
At the end of the month £39.99 was taken from my account
When I asked for this to be refunded my request was refused on the grounds that I had knowingly signed up to a subscription. I was referred to a tiny line above the very large £1.00 that mentioned £39.99. No mention of whether this would be a one off charge, a monthly charge or an annual charge and I had apparently not cancelled in time!?!?!?
I am raising the issue with my bank, but beware as others have said, this is a total scam using unscrupulous practices

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Paid a euro for an IQ test last week and today they tried taking €39.99 out of my credit card.
Avoid these lot, bunch of scammers

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Unexpected subscription charges after a $1.41 IQ test
On 17 September 2026, I paid AUD $1.41 for an IQ test, believing it was a one-time purchase. I later discovered two additional charges of AUD $56.88 and $57.19, totalling AUD $114.07.
I did not knowingly agree to a recurring subscription and received no emails confirming my enrolment, explaining the renewal terms or notifying me of these charges.
My account shows that I have not taken another test since 17 September. I also could not find any subscription information, billing history or cancellation option in my account settings.
I have now contacted BrainsMate requesting immediate cancellation, written confirmation and a full refund. I am awaiting their response.
I am sharing my experience so other customers are aware of the potential for recurring charges after purchasing an IQ test. I hope BrainsMate resolves this promptly and will update this review accordingly.

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You do do the 1$ test and they charge you for a "subscription" you never saw anywhere. Beware!

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ABSOLUTE **** SCAM. STAY AWAY FROM BRAINZMATE!
What an absolute joke of a company! I took what I thought was a simple IQ test, only to discover a $40 recurring monthly subscription that was never clearly explained to me.
And to make matters worse, CANCELLING IS A ***** NIGHTMARE! You have to jump through ridiculous hoops, mess around with your payment details, remove your card, and go through a bunch of unnecessary bullshit just to try to stop them taking more money.
It feels deliberately designed to make cancelling as difficult as possible.
Misleading charges, a ridiculous cancellation process, and absolutely disgraceful business practices.
I feel completely ripped off. AVOID BRAINZMATE AT ALL COSTS!
One star is too **** generous.

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Have never done one before so had nothing to compare with but enjoyed anyway so gave a fair opinion.

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