Comparison

n vs 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

N

This app uses the scientifically validated Dual N-Back task to enhance working memory and focus. It offers a structured challenge, detailed statistics, and adaptive difficulty to improve cognitive abilities. Designed for students, professionals, or anyone seeking mental fitness.

Highlights
  • Dual N-Back task for cognitive enhancement
  • 20-Day structured habit-building challenge
  • Detailed progress tracking with charts and heatmaps
  • Practice mode with customizable N-levels
  • Adaptive difficulty that adjusts to user performance
  • Distraction-free, dark-mode design
Features
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Train your working memory with N-Back. N-Back is a focused brain-training game built around the Dual N-Back task: remember where the square appeared and what letter you heard, then respond when either one matches N steps back. It is simple to learn, hard to master, and perfect for short daily focus sessions. WHY N-BACK? Dual N-Back is widely used in cognitive training and working-memory research because it asks your brain to hold, update, and compare information in real time. N-Back turns that task into a clean daily practice you can actually stick with. FEATURES: 20-Day Challenge Build a consistent habit with a structured daily program. Track your streak and finish bite-sized sessions without overthinking what to do next. Dual Visual + Audio Training Follow both the grid position and spoken letters at the same time. Train attention, memory, and response control in one compact exercise. Adaptive Difficulty The challenge grows with you, keeping sessions demanding without making them feel random or impossible. Practice Mode Train without affecting your streak. Adjust the N-level and experiment at your own pace. Progress Stats See your sessions, scores, streaks, and level changes over time so improvement feels visible. Clean, Focused Design A minimal interface keeps the exercise front and center. No clutter, no gimmicks. HOW TO PLAY: Position Match: tap when the square matches the position from N steps back. Sound Match: tap when the spoken letter matches the one from N steps back. Dual Task: track both at once and push your working memory. Start with a short session today and build the habit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

n3 screens
N3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: N at 4.0 against n's 3.0. N also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 12 months). n's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (44 vs 2). On price 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. N sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. n asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

N holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of n's written reviews are positive against 50% of N's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n ships an update every 12 months, N every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
n versus N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (44 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdicwizard.jpAHMET EMRE DEDELER

Customer experience

n

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

N

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

n

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

N

Subscriptions3
  • N-Back Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • N-Back Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • N-Back Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is n free?
n is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is N free?
N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, n or N?
N is rated higher. n averages 3.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while N averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do n or N have ads?
n shows ads; N does not.
Which is updated more often, n or N?
n ships an update every 12 months, and N every 6 days. Most recently, n was updated on October 23, 2026 and N on October 18, 2026.

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