Comparison

CodeAB vs Advanced Dual N

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

Head to head
About

CodeAB

Test your logic and deduction skills in this addictive number puzzle game. Figure out the secret 4-digit code using hints after each guess. It's a fresh take on a classic puzzle, perfect for quick brain training.

Highlights
  • Deduction and logic gameplay
  • Secret 4-digit code challenge
  • Clues after every guess
  • No leading zeros or repeating digits
  • Quick brain training rounds
  • Classic Bulls & Cows style
Features
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What is the code? Who's on the first? What's on the second? Put your logic and deduction skills to the test with CodeAB, a fun and addictive number puzzle game! Meet CodeAB — a fresh spin on the classic Bulls & Cows number puzzle. Your challenge: figure out the secret 4-digit code before your guesses run out! Your goal is simple: find the secret 4-digit code. - No leading zeros. - No repeating digits. - Clues after every guess help guide you toward the solution. How It Works - A green number = correct digit in the correct place. - An orange number = correct digit in the wrong place. - Keep analyzing the hints until you crack the code! Why You’ll Love CodeAB - Easy to learn, hard to master - A fresh take on the classic “Bulls & Cows” logic game - Quick rounds that train your brain anytime, anywhere - Great for both casual players and puzzle enthusiasts Free to Play – Upgrade for Unlimited Fun - Play up to 10 rounds for free and then 3 rounds per day - Upgrade once ($2.99) to unlock unlimited play and remove interruptions - One-time purchase, no subscriptions Are you ready to put your logic to the ultimate test? Download CodeAB today and see how fast you can break the code!

About

Advanced Dual N

Features
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Advanced Dual N-Back is the working memory protocol from the research, built to be done every day: one visual stream, one audio stream, and a level that follows you. Inspired by dual n-back working-memory research, including Jaeggi et al. (2008). HOW IT WORKS In each session, a sequence of positions and sounds is presented simultaneously. Your task: identify when the current stimulus matches the one from N steps back. As you improve, N increases, keeping you always at the edge of your capacity. FEATURES • Classic Dual N-Back protocol (position + audio) • Workshop library: all 28 Brain Workshop combinations and 110 variants, from Quad and Pentuple to Crab, multiple objects and cross-modal tasks • Arithmetic, Crab-Back and Image Pairs presets for when classic gets easy • Seven sound sets including piano, Morse and NATO, and grids up to 5x5 • Training profiles, plus session export and import • Adaptive difficulty: N adjusts automatically based on your performance • Detailed session history and progress charts • Customizable session length and number of trials • Daily reminders to keep your training streak • Offline. No internet connection required • Premium features available through an optional one-time in-app purchase. No subscription • Clean, distraction-free interface THE SCIENCE Working memory is the mental workspace your brain uses to hold and manipulate information in real time. This app provides structured working-memory practice. It does not diagnose or treat a medical condition or guarantee improvements in intelligence. You start at 2-back, the level the original study used, after a short tutorial that teaches one stream at a time. Most people aim for 3 to 5 with consistent training.

Screenshots

CodeAB4 screens
Advanced Dual N3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Advanced Dual N at every 2 weeks against CodeAB's every 6 weeks. Advanced Dual N also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. CodeAB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Advanced Dual N sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeAB ships an update every 6 weeks, Advanced Dual N every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CodeAB versus Advanced Dual N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeABAdvanced Dual N
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEssentialCapture IncGustavo cesar Sola Barreto Marcelino

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CodeAB

One-time1
  • CodeAB$2.99
1 purchases

Advanced Dual N

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is CodeAB free?
CodeAB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Advanced Dual N free?
Advanced Dual N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodeAB or Advanced Dual N have ads?
Neither CodeAB nor Advanced Dual N shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeAB or Advanced Dual N?
CodeAB ships an update every 6 weeks, and Advanced Dual N every 2 weeks. Most recently, CodeAB was updated on October 21, 2026 and Advanced Dual N on October 25, 2026.

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