Comparison

n vs Dual N

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

Head to head
About

n

Enhance your working memory with this brain training application. It challenges you to recall past information by selecting difficulty levels and memorizing digits from addition problems.

Highlights
  • Working memory training
  • Adjustable difficulty levels (1-10)
  • Memorization of addition problem digits
  • Tap last digit of previous answers
  • N-back exercise implementation
Features
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Good brain trainer app for improving your working memory. < USAGE > 1. Select level (1-10). 2. Memorize the answer of easy addition for the level times. 3. Continue memorizing and tap the last digit of the answer of n times before (NOT current answer). If you don't know what is N-Back, please see below. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-back

About

Dual N

This scientifically proven brain training app enhances working memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities. It helps improve IQ, memory, and thinking speed through engaging gameplay that challenges your brain. Consistent practice leads to noticeable improvements in focus and mental agility.

Highlights
  • Strengthens working memory
  • Improves concentration
  • Enhances cognitive abilities
  • Difficulty adjustment (N-2 to N-5)
  • Progress visualization with graphs
  • Statistics and calendar tracking
  • Global player rankings
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■ What is Dual N-Back Dual N-Back is a scientifically proven brain training app that strengthens your working memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities. With consistent training, it helps improve your IQ, memory, and thinking speed. --- ■ Basic Rules The rules of Dual N-Back are simple, yet your brain works harder the more you play. * Remember the sequence of positions and letters displayed on the screen. * When the current position or letter matches the one shown N steps earlier, press the corresponding button. * Each correct answer sharpens your memory and focus — like a workout for your brain. * The challenge continues until all lives are lost, testing your concentration and endurance. --- ■ Main Features * Difficulty Adjustment: Choose from N-2 to N-5 and train at your own level. * Progress Visualization: Track your training volume with graphs and see your improvement through the average correct answers per game. * Statistics and Calendar: View summarized stats such as play count, accuracy rate, and average score. Review your progress on a calendar to stay motivated. * Global Ranking: Compete with players around the world and challenge the limits of your brain. --- ■ The More You Play, the Stronger Your Brain Becomes Just a few minutes a day — on your commute or during a break — can make a real difference. Every session helps your brain grow stronger, step by step. Take one step today to evolve your mind.

Screenshots

n3 screens
Dual N4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dual N at 4.3 against n's 3.0. Dual N also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 12 months). n's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ratings volume 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 $1.99 per month. n asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dual N holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of n's written reviews are positive against 48% of Dual N's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n ships an update every 12 months, Dual N every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
n versus Dual N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternDual N
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (44 ratings)4.3 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews48.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdicwizard.jpHiromi Fujita

Customer experience

n

All ratings44 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative47.7%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative50.0%

Dual N

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

n

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dual N

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Features$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Features$19.991 Year

Questions

Is n free?
n is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dual N free?
Dual N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, n or Dual N?
Dual N is rated higher. n averages 3.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Dual N averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.
Do n or Dual N have ads?
n shows ads; Dual N does not.
Which is updated more often, n or Dual N?
n ships an update every 12 months, and Dual N every 10 days. Most recently, n was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dual N on November 11, 2026.

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