Comparison

Memory Match Brain Trainer vs Dual N

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

Head to head
About

Memory Match Brain Trainer

Sharpen your focus and visual memory by matching pairs of beautifully designed cards. With over 280 unique designs across 16 themed sets and multiple difficulty levels, this game offers a fun challenge for players of all ages. Compete on leaderboards and unlock new content to keep your mind engaged.

Highlights
  • 280+ unique card designs
  • 16 themed card sets
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Universal app support
  • Improves visual memory and concentration
Features
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Train your memory with 280+ beautifully designed cards across 16 themed sets - trusted by over 1.2 million players worldwide! Match pairs, beat your best time, and sharpen your focus — one flip at a time. • How to Play: All cards start face down. Flip two cards per turn — if they match, they stay open. If not, they flip back. Find all pairs in the fewest taps and shortest time to earn the highest score. • Game Modes: Choose your challenge with 6 difficulty levels: 4, 6, 12, 20, 24, or 30 cards. Pick from 16 card sets or try Mixed mode for a surprise every round. • Card Sets: Bubbles, Butterflies, Easter Eggs, Trains, Ponies, Fruits, Vegetables, Princesses, Dinos, Monsters, Lollipops, Pets, Teddies, Sweets, Fluffy Pom-Poms, Technics, Mixed mode with all sets combined! • Why Players Love It: 280+ unique, hand-crafted cards Simple controls anyone can pick up instantly 6 difficulty levels for casual and competitive play Game Center leaderboards Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Improves visual memory, concentration, and cognitive skills Unlock additional card sets to keep the challenge fresh. Download now and see how sharp your memory really is!

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!

Screenshots

Memory Match Brain Trainer4 screens
Dual N4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dual N at fortnightly against Memory Match Brain Trainer's every 6 months. Dual N also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Memory Match Brain Trainer's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 335). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Memory Match Brain Trainer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dual N sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dual N holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 335 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Memory Match Brain Trainer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dual N's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory Match Brain Trainer ships an update every 6 months, Dual N fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Memory Match Brain Trainer versus Dual N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory Match Brain TrainerDual N
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.3K ratings)4.6 (335 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better50.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better335
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB191 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIrina SchensGOKAKU SUPPLI, LIMITED LIABILITY CO.

Customer experience

Memory Match Brain Trainer

All ratings1,296 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative19.1%

Dual N

All ratings335 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral20.2%
Negative29.4%

Bugs and requests

Memory Match Brain Trainer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing or crashing on last match
  • Ads that are hard for kids to exit
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free content and themes
  • Ability to disable ads or in-app purchases
  • More customization options
  • Tracking of progress and high scores

Dual N

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Memory Match Brain Trainer

One-time10
  • Teddies$0.99
  • Sweets$0.99
  • Mixed Mode$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Fruits$1.99
  • Pom Poms$1.99
  • Lollipops$1.99
  • Monsters$1.99
  • Princess$1.99
  • Dinosaurs$1.99
  • All Packs & Remove Ads$4.99
2 purchases

Dual N

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

Questions

Is Memory Match Brain Trainer free?
Memory Match Brain Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dual N free?
Dual N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memory Match Brain Trainer or Dual N?
Dual N is rated higher. Memory Match Brain Trainer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Dual N averages 4.6 from 335 ratings.
Do Memory Match Brain Trainer or Dual N have ads?
Both Memory Match Brain Trainer and Dual N show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memory Match Brain Trainer or Dual N?
Memory Match Brain Trainer ships an update every 6 months, and Dual N fortnightly. Most recently, Memory Match Brain Trainer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Dual N on September 26, 2026.

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