# Concentration-Improving Apps Peak's Decoder Game Helps Users to Sustain Their Attention By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-04-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoder References: [medicalxpress](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-01-brain-app-users.html) & [peak.net](https://www.peak.net/science/research.html) Researches at the [University of Cambridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epeli) recently developed a new game on the [concentration-improving app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-focus-friend), Peak. With younger generations have finding it more difficult to concentrate on specific tasks, the in-app game, titled Decoder, functions as a useful tool for those trying to make improvements to their brain health. Decoder taps into users' visual sustained attention, prompting them to focus closely on different tasks, and training their brains to maintain their alertness throughout the process. To get a better understanding of the effectiveness of the game, it's reported that researchers tested 75 healthy adults and categorized them into different groups. While some played Decoder over a set amount of time, others played Bingo or maintained their usual activities. The results showed a [cognitive improvement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raxup) in those that played Decoder, showing relative improvements to their attention spans and concentration levels. Image Credit: Peak ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Concentration-improving Apps:** Developing mobile applications specifically designed to improve concentration and focus. - **Brain Training Games:** Creating interactive games that help users enhance their cognitive abilities and maintain alertness. - **Cognitive Health Technology:** Advancing technology to support cognitive health and improve brain function. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile App Development:** Building innovative apps that target concentration improvement and brain health. - **Gaming Industry:** Integrating cognitive training games into the gaming industry to promote mental fitness. - **Healthcare Technology:** Leveraging technology to optimize cognitive health and wellness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brain Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainblink-brainblink.md) - [Focus-Enhancing Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainblink.md) - [Daily Brain Training Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-brain-training.md) - [ADHD-Friendly Focus Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-friend.md) - [Cognitive Break Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-game1.md) - [Daily Puzzle Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decodex-puzzle-game.md) - [Code Cracking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locked-crack-the-code.md) - [Cognitive Fitness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelliboost.md) - [Personalized Brain-Training Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braintraining-app.md)