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Dual N-back

Dual N-back

by Jens Grud

867 ratings
123 reviews
🎮 Games
🎬 Entertainment
🎈 Casual
🧩 Puzzle
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 31, 2018
  • January 10, 2024

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Jens Grud
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About

This app offers a scientifically proven memory workout by challenging users to remember both the position of a square and a spoken letter. The difficulty increases as users improve, requiring them to recall information from a specified number of turns ago.

✓Memory and position recall
✓Progress tracking
✓Adjustable game duration
✓Automatic level adjustment
✓Dark Mode support
✓Export gameplay data
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Dual N. Based on 867 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Effective memory training
  • 👍Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🔒No ads
  • 💡Customizable settings
  • 👍Solid dual n-back app

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy behavior (unregistered clicks, sound issues)
  • 💰Subscription model for higher levels
  • 🔍Lack of clear instructions
  • 🔍Difficult for beginners
  • 🔍Uneven interval lengths
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What's New in Dual N

1.5.4

January 10, 2024

Minor updates and tweaks

Subscription plans

Dual N-Back pro

Dual N-Back pro

$0.991 Month
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User reviews

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Flawed algorithm

Unfortunately the app doesn’t allow you to pass onto 3-back before paying. I did make the mistake of paying and found out that the algorithm is flawed. Apparently once a square lights up, the chances of it activating again are much bigger than 1/9, which makes the experience so much worse.
Almighty72Almighty72

Really Good Product, Known to Work, Needs* Subscription

First of all, N-Back wasn’t created by this app and its developers, it was made by some scientists who were trying to measure short-term memory an attention. Second, this team proved that the N-Back test can improve short-term memory and focus through repeated tests. Third and finally, while this app is free, it only goes up to the second level, limiting how far you can improve.
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London Bleikely NelsonLondon Bleikely Nelson

Can’t export data

I can’t export data. Why?
chhcolinchhcolin

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King🧠King🧠

Odd…

It said that I reached level 3 (the max on the free tier) even though I never played it lol
SeryndayaSeryndaya
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Sudden change in sound/language

Bug

Accidental stop button presses

Bug

Inconsistent level adjustments

Bug

Scoring issues (e.g., combining square and sound scores)

Bug

Compatibility problems on certain devices

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add N=1 level for beginners

Feature

Improve statistics and progress tracking

Feature

Allow changing sounds/visuals

Feature

Extend game duration beyond 60 seconds

Feature

Provide more detailed instructions

Feature

FAQ

What is the Dual N-back app?

Dual N-back is a mobile application designed to provide a scientifically proven memory workout. It challenges users to remember both the position of a square on a grid and a spoken letter, indicating when the current stimulus matches one from N turns ago.

How does the difficulty in Dual N-back work?

The difficulty increases by raising the value of 'N', which is the number of turns back you need to remember. As you successfully recall both the letter and the square's position from N turns ago, the app will automatically increase N, making the task more challenging.

What features does Dual N-back offer?

The app includes features such as tracking your progress, toggling automatic level adjustment, support for Dark Mode on iOS 13, adjustable game duration and delay, landscape gameplay, customizable sounds, inverse buttons, and the ability to export your gameplay data.

Is Dual N-back free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This allows users to enhance their experience or unlock additional functionalities beyond the core free offering.

Who would benefit from using Dual N-back?

This app is ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their working memory, attention, and overall cognitive function. It's particularly useful for students, professionals, or individuals interested in maintaining or improving their brain health through regular mental exercise.