# Better Brain — Fluid Intelligence Trainer

> Fluid intelligence trainer with memory tasks and adaptive difficulty. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Schorn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-brain/id307922453 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Schorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/291182088)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.4 · 7 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English
- Released: 2009-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-brain/id307922453/reviews.md

## What is Better Brain?

Improve your fluid intelligence with Better Brain.

Fluid intelligence is the ability to reason and solve new problems independently of previously acquired knowledge. With Better Brain you practice challenging memory tasks where you have to remember simultaneously audio and visual events. A scientific study has shown a positive effect of this training on the fluid intelligence of a test group.

The memory task you need to practice is the 2-back task where you must remember the letter you heard two steps back in the past and simultaneously the position of a square on a three by three grid.

BetterBrain features multiple user controlled settings such as two additional training tasks (audio position, color change, form) and adaptive difficulty control: Once you make sufficient progress, you may work on the more challenging 3-back task and if you make too many mistakes, the level will be reduced. Another advantage of Better Brain is the possibility to practice dual channel memory tasks which are either fully audio or fully visual.

You can also export via email or the Finder a complete log file of your training sessions for later analysis.

## Key features

- Fluid intelligence training
- Simultaneous audio/visual memory tasks
- Adaptive difficulty control
- Multiple training task options
- Dual channel memory tasks
- Training log export

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-brain/id307922453/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Found QuadNBacl

*2025-01-30*

After looking for QuadNBack application for apple devices I have found what I was looking for. Worth every penny.

### 5/5 — My favorite Dual N-Back game

*2024-01-15*

All the customization I was looking for, big bonus that I can try Tri or Quad N-back. Ive tried 10+ dual n-back apps on iphone / android and this is the one I recommend to everybody

### 3/5 — Can’t hear sound

*2021-02-01*

Why can’t hear any of the sound? Please fix this quickly.

### 5/5 — Awesome n back trainer

*2019-06-16*

As far as n back options for ios go, this is the best I have found so far. My only complaint so far is it took a while to learn the labels... visual apparently referred to position which was confusing.

### 5/5 — Great dual n-back app

*2017-02-26*

Exactly what I was looking for. Works flawlessly. Thanks for making such a useful app!

### 4/5 — Good, but...

*2015-03-10*

I like this app, it serves the purpose. However it would be nice if you could export the log in a more  friendly format like a graph or excel file instead of tsv.

### 5/5 — Best n-back

*2014-09-21*

Very configurable.

### 2/5 — Funktioniert,

*2014-06-19*

Bedienung/usability drsign leider schrecklich. N=1 zum Einstieg offenbar nicht möglich.

### 4/5 — The truest Dual N'Back App

*2014-04-11*

A bit costly, but it's the best Dual N'Back app on the market

### 3/5 — Useful, but lacking in interface

*2012-05-31*

The core functionality of this app is great.  I have only one complaint, and it is the fact that the center square of the grid is taken up by a large number indicating which n-back your are using. The indicator could easily be put somewhere else, so that the center tile could be used for the visual sequence.

The logging is a little clumsy because instead of making a graph for you, it gives you the raw data in tab-delimited form, and there is a large amount of data to sift through.  The inclusion of stats on the bottom of the screen really bother me because I see the numbers changing in my peripheral vision while the app is running a test, and I end up looking back and forth to the grid and the stats to see how I'm doing.

My last complaint is about the most recent update.  Yes, it's good to see that the author is keeping the app updated, but I really question the utility of ear training in an n-back app.  As a musician, I see very little to be gained from trying to memorize tones.  More benefit is gained by listening to chords and intervals.  There are quite a few exercises included in this app that I see little use for, and would rather see the author spend the effort on improving the interface.

tl;dr - has potential, but effort spent on making new exercises would best be spent improving the interface

## Frequently asked questions about Better Brain

### What is fluid intelligence and how does Better Brain help improve it?

Fluid intelligence is the ability to solve new problems independently of prior knowledge. Better Brain trains this by having you practice challenging memory tasks involving simultaneous audio and visual events, which studies show can positively impact fluid intelligence.

### What kind of memory tasks does Better Brain offer?

The core task is the 2-back task, requiring you to recall a letter heard two steps back and a square's position from two steps back. It also includes variations like audio position, color change, and form tasks.

### How does the adaptive difficulty work in Better Brain?

The difficulty adjusts based on your performance. If you progress well, you can advance to more challenging tasks like the 3-back task. If you make too many mistakes, the level will be reduced to ensure continuous improvement.

### Can I track my progress with Better Brain?

Yes, Better Brain allows you to export a complete log file of your training sessions via email or Finder for later analysis and progress tracking.

### What devices is Better Brain compatible with?

Better Brain is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Better Brain updated?

The latest version, 2.13, was last updated on January 6, 2026, suggesting a regular update cycle for the application.

### What is the price of Better Brain?

Better Brain is a paid application and costs $2.99, as indicated by its pricing information.

### Does Better Brain have ads?

No, Better Brain does not contain advertisements. The app is free of ads, allowing for an uninterrupted training experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.14 — 2026-04-10

• Support for dark mode

### 2.13 — 2026-01-06

• Technology refresh

### 2.12 — 2024-10-29

• Improved layout on newer devices
• Technology refresh

### 2.11 — 2021-09-29

• Support for new iPad mini

### 2.10 — 2020-12-19

• Technology refresh

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