# Mathematical N-Back — Train Your Brain

> Mathematical n-back training game with multiple operation modes and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by William Mahoney.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathematical-n-back/id1298836462 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Mahoney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124295006)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathematical-n-back/id1298836462/reviews.md

## What is Mathematical N?

The most complete mathematical n-back game on the market. 

•Choose between addition, subtraction, multiplication or mix them all together for a much more challenging game.

•Time your games and try to beat your last score.

•Longer more challenging games than other apps.

•Charts to track your progress.

•Leaderboards to see how well you stack up against other users.

## Key features

- Multiple arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply)
- Mixed operation mode for advanced challenge
- Timed games to beat personal bests
- Progress tracking with charts
- Global leaderboards for competition

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathematical-n-back/id1298836462/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2024-11-18, version 1.5*

Quite basic but it does the job, can potentially boost your IQ, unless you are like the guy who left a one star review, in which case it will decrease it, since an IQ above room temperature is required to benefit from the game.

### 5/5 — N-back is really all you need

*2024-08-13, version 1.5*

I’ve found this is pretty much all you need to help sharpen your brain. Thanks to the developer for keeping this going.

### 1/5 — One flaw keeping it from my favy

*2024-05-12, version 1.5*

If you have the option to say correct or incorrect and always moved to the next number and the end tally the score this game would be brilliant. is beyond frustrating having to correct Unknown answer blindly you obviously don’t know it. You just have to push buttons to move on.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2023-05-04, version 1.5*

Really fun way to keep math and memory sharp. 

My only big wish would be an option to skip a trial if you get it wrong or if you dont remember the nback answer.

### 4/5 — Interesting, but needs randomness

*2023-02-24, version 1.5*

I tried this out and thought it was fun. I even purchased the Pro version (can’t get rid of “Go Pro” though). 

I assumed the numbers would be entirely random. However, after doing the first level a few times, I sense that they repeat in a way that’s statistically improbable. It’s really disappointing that they aren’t random. Adding such an option would bump my review to 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Brain training

*2022-09-01, version 1.4*

This is part of my morning routine. Keeps my brain sharp and always thinking. I love this brain tool.

### 5/5 — Make sure to read instructions

*2021-02-13, version 1.4*

Make sure to read instructions for 2-digit answers or you will get them wrong.  Great game.

### 4/5 — Fun

*2020-11-30, version 1.4*

Would love to give 5 stars but occasionally would not store my new record (have only experienced so far at 2-backs) so am bummed a bit. Please debug it! :)

### 5/5 — Best N-Back app in my book

*2020-08-09, version 1.4*

I used few N-back app. But, this is my favorite. It’s probably the best one in the App Store. I just wish there was way to get full version.

### 5/5 — Mind help

*2020-05-04, version 1.4*

Great app for building STM and helping qF.

## Frequently asked questions about Mathematical N

### What is this app?

This app is a mathematical n-back game designed to train your brain. It allows you to choose between addition, subtraction, multiplication, or a combination of all three for a more challenging experience. You can time your games, track your progress with charts, and compete with others on leaderboards.

### What are the key features of this brain training game?

Key features include the ability to select different mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication) or a mixed mode. It also offers timed games to challenge your personal best scores, longer and more difficult game sessions compared to other apps, progress tracking through charts, and leaderboards to compare your performance with other users.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The application is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional features or content for users who wish to enhance their experience further.

### What kind of mathematical challenges does it offer?

The app provides mathematical n-back challenges using addition, subtraction, and multiplication. You can choose to focus on a single operation or combine them for a significantly more demanding cognitive workout. The n-back format itself is a proven method for enhancing working memory and cognitive flexibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2022-11-28

Support for iOS 16.
Adjustable volume.
Bug fixes.
Added link to privacy policy.

### 1.4 — 2019-07-21

Better user experience.

### 1.3 — 2018-08-18

iPhone X screen fix

### 1.2 — 2018-08-15

Bug fix that was causing crashes.

### 1.0 — 2018-03-29

No release notes.

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