Mathematical N vs N
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathematical N
This app offers a comprehensive mathematical n-back training experience. Users can select from various arithmetic operations or a mixed mode for increased difficulty. Track your performance with detailed charts and compete with others on leaderboards.
- 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
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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.
N
This app uses the scientifically validated Dual N-Back task to enhance working memory and focus. It offers a structured challenge, detailed statistics, and adaptive difficulty to improve cognitive abilities. Designed for students, professionals, or anyone seeking mental fitness.
- Dual N-Back task for cognitive enhancement
- 20-Day structured habit-building challenge
- Detailed progress tracking with charts and heatmaps
- Practice mode with customizable N-levels
- Adaptive difficulty that adjusts to user performance
- Distraction-free, dark-mode design
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Train your working memory with N-Back. N-Back is a focused brain-training game built around the Dual N-Back task: remember where the square appeared and what letter you heard, then respond when either one matches N steps back. It is simple to learn, hard to master, and perfect for short daily focus sessions. WHY N-BACK? Dual N-Back is widely used in cognitive training and working-memory research because it asks your brain to hold, update, and compare information in real time. N-Back turns that task into a clean daily practice you can actually stick with. FEATURES: 20-Day Challenge Build a consistent habit with a structured daily program. Track your streak and finish bite-sized sessions without overthinking what to do next. Dual Visual + Audio Training Follow both the grid position and spoken letters at the same time. Train attention, memory, and response control in one compact exercise. Adaptive Difficulty The challenge grows with you, keeping sessions demanding without making them feel random or impossible. Practice Mode Train without affecting your streak. Adjust the N-level and experiment at your own pace. Progress Stats See your sessions, scores, streaks, and level changes over time so improvement feels visible. Clean, Focused Design A minimal interface keeps the exercise front and center. No clutter, no gimmicks. HOW TO PLAY: Position Match: tap when the square matches the position from N steps back. Sound Match: tap when the spoken letter matches the one from N steps back. Dual Task: track both at once and push your working memory. Start with a short session today and build the habit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mathematical N at 4.7 against N's 4.0. Mathematical N also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and ratings volume (91 vs 2). N's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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. Mathematical N sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and N sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mathematical N holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathematical N has 91 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Mathematical N's written reviews are positive against 50% of N's.
Mathematical N ships an update every 8 months, N every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathematical N | N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (91 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Mahoney | AHMET EMRE DEDELER |
Customer experience
Mathematical N
N
In-app purchases
Mathematical N
- Pro Version$3.99
N
- N-Back Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- N-Back Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- N-Back Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
