Comparison

Dual N vs NumLink

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

Head to head
About

Dual N

This app is a brain game designed to improve working memory and cognitive skills through a challenging memory-training exercise. It offers customizable difficulty, goal setting, and global leaderboards to track progress. An ad-free experience is available via a subscription.

Highlights
  • Working memory training
  • Customizable difficulty (N-value, interval, session length)
  • Goal setting and reminders
  • Global leaderboards
  • Multilingual support
  • Ad-free Pro version
Features
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Dual NBack – Brain Training to Improve Memory Dual NBack is a fun and challenging brain game designed to strengthen your working memory. Set goals, get reminders, and climb the global leaderboards as you sharpen your mind! What Is Dual NBack? Dual NBack is a memory-training game that presents audio (letters) and visual (positions) sequences simultaneously. Research suggests that consistent play may enhance your working memory—the ability to hold and process information briefly—and also boost short-term recall. How to Play The game starts at Level N=2, where you need to remember the position (square) and the sound (letter) from two turns back. If the current position or sound matches what was shown two turns ago, tap the corresponding button. Strong performance automatically raises your level, but you can manually adjust the difficulty whenever you like. Key Features Customizable Settings Tailor your training: tweak the N-value (number of turns to recall), the interval between sounds/blocks, and session length as you see fit. Reminders & Goals Set daily or weekly targets and enable notifications to help you practice consistently. Global Leaderboards Compare your scores with players worldwide and see how you rank as you improve. Share Function Post your results on social media or messaging apps to challenge your friends and family. Multilingual Support Currently offered in English and Japanese, with more languages on the way. Why Train Your Working Memory? Working memory stores information for a few seconds to minutes, enabling you to make decisions, perform calculations, or tackle other cognitive tasks. Playing Dual NBack regularly can help strengthen this mental capacity, potentially improving focus, concentration, and overall brain agility. Ad-Free Experience with Dual NBack Pro Enjoy a 3-day free trial of Dual NBack Pro to train with no ads or interruptions. If you choose to purchase Dual NBack Pro, the payment is charged to your iTunes account. Renewal fees are charged within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. You can cancel your subscription anytime: Go to Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions → locate and cancel the subscription you want to end. If you don’t cancel before the trial ends, the paid subscription automatically starts. Privacy Policy: https://goukakuappli.co.jp/privacy End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Summary Strengthen Your Mind: Give your working memory a proven workout. Adapt the Difficulty: Start at N=2 or set your preferred challenge level. Stay Motivated: Leverage reminders, goals, and leaderboards to keep pushing your limits. Go Pro for No Ads: Take advantage of a 3-day free trial and upgrade to an ad-free training experience. Download Dual NBack now and take your cognitive performance to a new level!

About

NumLink

Features
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Trace 1→2→3… and fill every cell with a single stroke. Simple rules, deep gameplay. Perfect for a 5-minute break or a 1-hour brain workout. 200+ stages await. ▸ You'll love this if you enjoy ・Sudoku, number puzzles, or daily brain teasers ・Clean, minimal, ad-light design ・Quick games for the commute or before bed ・Calm focus over flashy chaos ▸ How to Play Swipe to connect numbers in order: 1→2→3… But you must pass through every cell to clear the stage. Simple to learn, hard to master. ▸ Packed with Content ・200+ stages (4×4 to 7×7 grids) ・3 difficulty filters (Easy / Normal / Hard) ・Daily Challenge — a new puzzle every day ・Time Attack — race the clock for 3 minutes ・Random Play — jump right in ・Endless Mode — never stop solving ・NEW v1.1.0: Special Cells Mode — 25 stages with blocked cells & walls ▸ Keep Coming Back ・Earn up to 3 stars per stage ・Unlock 18 achievements & 6 color themes ・Weekly ranking to beat your best ・Detailed play statistics ・Daily login bonus for free hints ▸ Make It Yours ・6 color themes (Dark / Light / Ocean / Sunset / Purple / Forest) ・Adjustable font size, sound & haptics Free to play. Optional ad-removal available (one-time purchase). Works fully offline — no internet required. Number link × brain training × logic puzzle. Start sharpening your mind today, one number at a time.

Screenshots

Dual N4 screens
NumLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dual N at fortnightly against NumLink's every 6 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dual N sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NumLink sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dual N ships an update fortnightly, NumLink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dual N versus NumLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDual NNumLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (375 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings375 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOKAKU SUPPLI, LIMITED LIABILITY CO.Waffle, LCC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dual N

Subscriptions1
  • NBack Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pass$12.99
3 purchases

NumLink

One-time3
  • Hint×10$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • Hint×50$2.99

Questions

Is Dual N free?
Dual N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NumLink free?
NumLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dual N or NumLink have ads?
Both Dual N and NumLink show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dual N or NumLink?
Dual N ships an update fortnightly, and NumLink every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dual N was updated on October 24, 2026 and NumLink on October 8, 2026.

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