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Dual N-Back: Brain Training

Dual N-Back: Brain Training

Backed by science

86 ratings
44 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 8, 2016
  • April 23, 2020

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Developer

Lindware OU
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About

Enhance your working memory and fluid intelligence with a scientifically validated brain training exercise. This app replicates the original Dual N-Back experiment to help you improve your cognitive abilities. Track your progress with detailed statistics and stay motivated with customizable reminders.

✓Working memory enhancement
✓Fluid intelligence improvement
✓Replicates original experiment
✓Competitive leaderboards
✓Configurable reminders
✓Extensive statistics
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Dual N. Based on 86 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 20 positives and 25 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.

Positive things

  • 👍Improves memory and cognition
  • 👍Well-made and functional app
  • 👍Nice looking and clean UI
  • 👍Not obtrusive ads
  • 👍Supports developer financially
  • 👍Clear and neat N-back experience
  • 👍Challenges the brain
  • 👍Motivates users
  • 👍Helps users feel brain working
  • 👍Good for concentration
  • 👍Laser-focused after use
  • 👍Streamlined and easy to use
  • 👍Good tutorial
  • 👍Great controls
  • 👍Good settings menu
  • 👍Lets users get a feel for it
  • 👍Decent pricing for ad removal
  • 👍Fresh looking graphics
  • 👍Responds to feedback
  • 👍Good enunciation with new voice

Negative things

  • 🤔Gridless layout is challenging
  • 🤔Scoring doesn't make sense
  • 🤔Percentage of success is vague
  • 🤔English version uses 'Zed'
  • 🐛Position and sound buttons come up late
  • 🐛Distracting dark background
  • 🐛Poorly planned letter combinations
  • 🐛Unusable without grid
  • 🐛No sound
  • 🐛Needs headphones
  • 🐛Can't distinguish rhyming letters
  • 🐛Audio doesn't work
  • 🐛Hard to distinguish similar sounds
  • 🐛Low sound quality
  • 🐛Doesn't advance to next level
  • 🐛Muffled audio
  • 🐛Difficult to differentiate B and V
  • 🐛No immediate feedback on correct/incorrect answers
  • 🐛Levels change too quickly
  • 🐛Can't distinguish M and N
  • 🐛No grid
  • 🐛Sound is terrible
  • 🐛Ads remain after payment
  • 🐛Stats have issues
  • 🐛Labels on side repeat numbers
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What's New in Dual N

1.3.2

April 23, 2020

Less distracting click sound, stability improvements

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$1.99

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User reviews

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I had to leave a review

This is a way of life, and if you take it seriously, it can improve your memory. I didn’t realize some people were upset that it doesn’t have a grid, but it didn’t bother me. In fact, I found out that people said it to be more challenging without one, which I think is a good thing. Overall, this app is something I plan to use for the rest of my life.
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coopterrencecoopterrence

Scoring doesn’t make sense

If I never submit an answer I automatically get 70%? I just want to see how many I missed vs how many were possible. Percentage of success in the scoring is vague and doesn’t make sense since apparently if I don’t hit the buttons when there isn’t a match that’s correct too?

Maybe add a feature to pick how you want to be scored. One for the current way and another for showing how many matches were possible vs how many you hit and then how many errors you made.
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BarbanxBarbanx

English Version

Is there a version that uses Zed as opposed to Zee.
TrevVancouverTrevVancouver

The only N-Back app that I like

Really great, simple Dual N-Back app I’ve found that is well-made, nice looking, and functional. And I’ve tried every single one with 3+ stars. Unlike another reviewer, I like the grid-less layout — an extra challenge.

The ads on the free version are not obtrusive at all but I still paid $1.99 to support the developer.
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jajajoshuajajajoshua

Currently my favourite app

This is currently my favourite app! I’ve been practising several times every day. Thank you for a clear, neat experience of N-back, better presented than the other ones (I went and tried most of them). If there was Tri-back or Quad-back options available it would be even better.
CatsandguitarsCatsandguitars
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

18 issues

Scoring doesn't make sense

Bug

Position and sound buttons come up too late

Bug

Dark background is distracting

Bug

Poorly planned letter combinations

Bug

No sound

Bug

Audio doesn't work

Bug

Can't distinguish letters

Bug

Low sound quality

Bug

Doesn't advance to next level

Bug

Muffled audio

Bug

Cannot differentiate between B and V

Bug

No immediate feedback

Bug

Levels change too quickly

Bug

Cannot distinguish M and N

Bug

Sound is terrible

Bug

Ads remain after payment

Bug

Stats have issues

Bug

Labels on the side repeat numbers

Bug
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Requested Features

19 requests

Option to turn grid on/off

Feature

Feature to pick scoring method

Feature

Tri-back or Quad-back options

Feature

Option to swap buttons

Feature

Option to reset stats

Feature

Light theme option

Feature

Session tally or graph

Feature

Sync between devices (Game Center)

Feature

Option for faint white grid

Feature

Immediate feedback on correct/incorrect answers

Feature

Customizable percentages for level changes

Feature

Display exact numbers for right/wrong answers

Feature

Change the voice for letter pronunciation

Feature

Improve audio quality of spoken letters

Feature

Fix audio issues

Feature

Fix sound not working

Feature

Fix muffled audio

Feature

Fix inability to distinguish letters

Feature

Fix position and sound button timing

Feature

FAQ

What is Dual N-Back?

Dual N-Back is a scientifically validated cognitive exercise designed to improve working memory. It involves simultaneously tracking auditory and visual stimuli and remembering if the current stimulus matches one from 'n' steps back. This app replicates the exact mechanics of the original experiments.

How does this app improve my brain?

Multiple studies suggest that improving working memory, which this app directly targets, can significantly increase fluid intelligence. Fluid intelligence is your ability to reason and solve new problems independently of previously acquired knowledge. By consistently practicing the Dual N-Back exercise, you can enhance these cognitive functions.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core functionalities. However, it offers in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content to further enhance your training experience.

Does the app require an internet connection?

No, the app does not require an internet connection for most of its features. This allows you to train your brain anytime, anywhere, without worrying about connectivity issues. Only competitive features like Game Center and leaderboards require an internet connection.

What kind of progress tracking is available?

The app provides extensive statistics to help you analyze your progress over time. You can monitor your performance, identify areas for improvement, and track your journey towards enhanced working memory and fluid intelligence.