Vigilance Buddy vs EaseStroop

Vigilance Buddy by Research Buddies This application is based on the ‘psychomotor vigilance task (PVT)’ which measures the speed of which users respond to the given visual stimulus. Edit the number of rounds per test, maximum time between tap and start of the timer and much more. Collect & Send the results directly to your personal email address. With our focus on usability the application can be used easily by anyone. Because of this it doesn’t matter if your subjects are digital natives or people with zero to none tablet experience. Happy researching!

EaseStroop is a native Stroop Effect training app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, built on the classic cognitive psychology test used to measure attentional control, processing speed, and executive function. The Stroop Effect is one of the most replicated findings in cognitive science: when the ink color of a color word mismatches the word itself (the word “RED” written in blue), your brain takes measurably longer to name the ink color — because reading is more automatic than color naming. EaseStroop turns this into a precise personal metric. Run a session in under two minutes. Track your Stroop Score — a composite of reaction time and accuracy — across days and weeks. Stay motivated with streaks, 22 achievements, and a progress dashboard that shows you improving. Choose from three difficulty tiers, four trial types, ten themes, and ten languages. Everything is stored locally on your device; no account required.