Progression vs N
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Progression
This app helps you track your fitness progress with a minimalist and fast interface. It automatically adjusts your weight and reps to help you break through plateaus and see results. Enjoy a clean design with no ads and deep iOS integration.
- One-tap logging
- Automatic progression adjustments
- Plateau recognition
- Detailed stats and charts
- Clean, ad-free interface
- iOS exclusive features (Widgets, Dynamic Island)
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MOTIVATION ISN'T A TRAINING STRATEGY. If you're serious about getting stronger, you measure it. Progression turns every set into data that makes you stronger – logged in seconds, clearly visualized, no clutter. Motivation gets you training. Data gets you further. Most people stall because they train blind – no plan, no numbers, no idea what they did last time. Progression remembers every set for you and shows you exactly when it's time to add weight. How it works: • Build your own training plan – or pick a program • Log every set in seconds • Get automatic suggestions for when to increase the weight • Track your progress in clear charts Everything you need: • Templates for recurring workouts • Built-in rest timer • Full training history & personal records PROGRESSION PRO The core features are free for your first workouts – just get started. With Pro, you get the most out of your training: • Unlimited training plans & workouts • All long-term charts & statistics You can start a free trial before any charge. Cancel anytime. Stop guessing. Start measuring. Questions or feedback? Reach out anytime: martin@devpie.de Terms of Use & Privacy: https://devpie.de/legal.html
N
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A dual n-back trainer built for performance. Precise audio-visual synchronization and instant feedback. Train your working memory — the mental ability behind focus, learning, and problem-solving. N-Back Hz is designed for serious practitioners who want a fast, responsive, and deeply configurable training experience. Built from the ground up, N-Back Hz delivers zero-lag stimulus timing that you can feel from your first session. THREE WAYS TO PLAY — Campaign — structured tracks across Beginner, Variants, Speed, Patience, and Endurance, each with leveled progression and perfect-run stars — Daily Training — a focused routine with streaks, weekly progress, and a daily target — Quick Play — pick an N and go, with full per-session control ADAPTIVE SKILL RATING An Elo-inspired rating system tracks your ability per configuration. Your first 10 blocks calibrate faster, then the system smoothly adjusts based on sustained performance — no jarring jumps from a single lucky or unlucky block. DEEP STATISTICS — Skill rating progression charts — Reaction time histograms — Position heat maps revealing spatial blind spots — Per-session drill-down with trial-by-trial data — Filter by game mode, pace, and stimulus duration — Export all data as CSV GAMIFICATION THAT REWARDS REAL TRAINING — Daily streak with configurable Lenient or Strict mode — Skill badges that unlock as you reach new tiers — Weekly progress and training calendar in your Profile — Best streak and lifetime stats at a glance FULLY CONFIGURABLE — 4 pace options (2.0s – 3.5s intervals) — 3 stimulus durations (300ms, 500ms, 700ms) — Customizable letter sets with male and female voices — Independent Daily Training and Quick Play settings — Haptic, visual, and audio feedback toggles — Customizable accent colors and per-theme grid backgrounds with live preview — Four themes tuned for different lighting: Dark, Matte, Black (true OLED), and Light LEARN BY DOING A built-in tutorial walks you through dual n-back with a guided demo and a hands-on practice block — no manual, no guesswork. BUILT FOR FOCUS — 120Hz ProMotion rendering — Clean, distraction-free game interface — No ads, no distractions TRAIN FOR FREE Play freely up to N=4 in Daily Training and Quick Play, plus the full Beginner and Variants Campaign tracks — enough to build real working-memory gains. Unlock the deeper levels and the Speed, Patience, and Endurance Campaign tracks with a single $4.99 purchase. No subscriptions, no ads, ever. FULLY OFFLINE No account required. No data leaves your device. Just open the app and train. Part of the Levmeup ecosystem — a suite of precision brain and fitness training apps. Learn more at levmeup.com
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Verdict
Progression and N are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Progression sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and N sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Progression ships an update every 9 days, N every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Progression | N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (161 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Pietrowski | Oskar Fransson |
In-app purchases
Progression
- PRO$6.997 Days
- PRO7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- PRO1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- Free Unlimited WorkoutsFree
- PRO$99.99
N
- Unlock All Dual N-Back Levels$4.99









