# NBack Game vs Hanoi Rush

The clearest difference is ads: NBack Game at none against Hanoi Rush's shown. NBack Game also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Hanoi Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NBack Game against 5.0 for Hanoi Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NBack Game has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NBack Game ships an update every 3 weeks, Hanoi Rush every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NBack Game | Hanoi Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanoi-rush/id6796643312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 19 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kornel Miszczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542512370) | [Hyoungsu Ham](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796643314) |

## What reviewers say

### NBack Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368)

This game challenges your memory by requiring you to match sounds and positions from a specified number of rounds ago. Regular play has been shown to enhance both short-term and long-term memory recall. Unlock new levels as you successfully complete each stage of increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** N-back task implementation, Sound and position matching, Short and long-term memory improvement, 25 difficulty levels, Progressive level unlocking, In-game tutorial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hanoi Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanoi-rush/id6796643312)

Experience the classic Tower of Hanoi puzzle reimagined as a speedrun challenge. Master the rules to achieve faster times and lower move counts across various difficulties. Compete against your own best performances and earn medals for exceptional play.

**Highlights:** Speedrun Tower of Hanoi, Track best times and move counts, Unlock all difficulties for free, Earn 42 medals across six tiers, Offline play with no account required, Pixel art and synthwave aesthetic

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NBack Game free?

NBack Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hanoi Rush free?

Hanoi Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NBack Game or Hanoi Rush?

NBack Game and Hanoi Rush are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 27 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do NBack Game or Hanoi Rush have ads?

Hanoi Rush shows ads; NBack Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, NBack Game or Hanoi Rush?

NBack Game ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hanoi Rush every 3 days. Most recently, NBack Game was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hanoi Rush on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*