NBack for iPad Lite vs N
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NBack for iPad Lite
This application helps improve mental acuity by training working memory through a sequence-matching game. Users are presented with stimuli and must recall the item from a specified number of steps prior in the sequence. It offers a simplified version of a more comprehensive training tool.
- Working memory training
- Sequence matching game
- Adjustable difficulty (1-2 back)
- Improves mental ability
- Lite version of full app
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Stimulus => Sensory Memory => Working Memory => Long-Term Memory If you want to sharpen your mental ability, you should train your working memory. Train your working memory with 'NBack'. *NBack:The current answer matches the one from N steps earlier in the sequence. 'NBack for iPad Lite' is Lite Version of 'NBack for iPad'. Full Version: 1'Back --- 10'Back Lite Version: 1'Back --- 2'Back
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I wanted to play "Oni Keisan" on my iPhone! That's why I created this N-Back brain training app. What is this training? Solve calculations while remembering the answers from a few questions back. Juggling "memorizing" and "calculating" at the same time gives your brain a real workout. Features ◆ Two Input Modes - Tap Mode: Quickly tap the answer - Handwriting Mode: Write numbers directly ◆ Build Daily Habits - Set daily play goals - Track your streak - Record how you're feeling today ◆ Track Your Progress - Accuracy trends - Level-up history - Play history ◆ Customize Your Way - Adjust question count & time limits - 3 color themes - iPhone & iPad support Perfect For - Those who want to play Oni Keisan without a dedicated game console - Anyone looking for a quick mental exercise - People who want to build a daily habit Just 5 minutes a day. A casual brain training experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NBack for iPad Lite at none against N's 1. NBack for iPad Lite also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). N's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. N sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. NBack for iPad Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
NBack for iPad Lite ships an update every 12 months, N every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NBack for iPad Lite | N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yasuyoshi Ota | chunson yamada |
In-app purchases
NBack for iPad Lite
No in-app purchases
N
- １ヶ月プラン$0.991 Month
