Comparison

Progression vs N

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • One-tap logging
  • Automatic progression adjustments
  • Plateau recognition
  • Detailed stats and charts
  • Clean, ad-free interface
  • iOS exclusive features (Widgets, Dynamic Island)
Features
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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

About

N

Features
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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

Screenshots

Progression4 screens
N4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Progression versus N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressionN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (161 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings161 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin PietrowskiOskar Fransson

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Progression

Subscriptions3
  • PRO$6.997 Days
  • PRO7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • PRO1 Month trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Free Unlimited WorkoutsFree
  • PRO$99.99
1 purchases

N

One-time1
  • Unlock All Dual N-Back Levels$4.99

Questions

Is Progression free?
Progression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is N free?
N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Progression or N have ads?
Neither Progression nor N shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Progression or N?
Progression ships an update every 9 days, and N every 6 days. Most recently, Progression was updated on October 21, 2026 and N on October 9, 2026.

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