# Dual N vs MindBenchmark

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MindBenchmark at 100% against Dual N's 51%. MindBenchmark also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Dual N's advantage is ratings volume (376 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dual N sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MindBenchmark asks for nothing beyond the download.

MindBenchmark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dual N has 376 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Dual N's written reviews are positive against 100% of MindBenchmark's.

Dual N ships an update fortnightly, MindBenchmark every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dual N | MindBenchmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-n-back-brain-training/id1578693948/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbenchmark-reaction-test/id6772833166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **376** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 199 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOKAKU SUPPLI, LIMITED LIABILITY CO.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440310107) | [RandomFuse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772833168) |

## What reviewers say

### Dual N

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-n-back-brain-training/id1578693948)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NBack Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pass | $12.99 | one-time |


### MindBenchmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbenchmark-reaction-test/id6772833166)

Measure your cognitive abilities with a variety of short, repeatable tests including reaction time, memory, focus, and mental math. Track your progress, compare your scores anonymously with others, and challenge yourself daily.

**Highlights:** 20 cognitive tests, Unlimited plays, Performance tiers, Personal bests and trends, Daily challenges, Anonymous score comparison, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dual N free?

Dual N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MindBenchmark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dual N or MindBenchmark?

MindBenchmark is rated higher. Dual N averages 4.6 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while MindBenchmark averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Dual N or MindBenchmark have ads?

Dual N shows ads; MindBenchmark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dual N or MindBenchmark?

Dual N ships an update fortnightly, and MindBenchmark every 5 days. Most recently, Dual N was updated on October 27, 2026 and MindBenchmark on October 18, 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.*