Comparison

N'Back vs Dual N Back Brain Game

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

Head to head
About

N'Back

Enhance sensory and working memory with this brain training application. It offers various modes to test your ability to recall sequences of numbers, progressing through different 'N' levels.

Highlights
  • Sensory memory improvement
  • Working memory enhancement
  • N'Back exercises
  • Flash Mode
  • Slow Mode
  • Step Mode
Features
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Improve Sensory Memory & Working Memory using N'Back. ◆Flash Mode / Slow Mode / Step Mode Tap the number key matches the one from N steps earlier in the sequence. In 1'Back 1 task1: count & memorize 2 task2: count & memorize 3 __keyboard__: answer for task1 4 task3: count & memorize 5 __keyboard__: answer for task2 6 task4: count & memorize : In 2'Back 1 task1: count & memorize 2 task2: count & memorize 3 task3: count & memorize 4 __keyboard__: answer for task1 5 task4: count & memorize 6 __keyboard__: answer for task2 7 task5: count & memorize :

About

Dual N Back Brain Game

This cognitive training app challenges your working memory with scientifically inspired exercises. It helps improve focus, memory, and mental agility through quick, distraction-free sessions. Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone seeking to enhance their cognitive abilities.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface for focus
  • Visual and audio pattern matching
  • Detailed progress tracking
  • Short 3-minute sessions
  • Ad-free and distraction-free experience
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Train Your Brain with Dual N-Back Elevate your focus, memory, and mental agility in just minutes a day. Dual N-Back is a cognitive training app designed to challenge your working memory through an engaging and scientifically inspired exercise. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just someone looking to think faster and focus better, this app offers a streamlined, distraction-free way to sharpen your mind. Key Features: Simple, Minimal Interface Designed for clarity and focus. No clutter—just clean visuals and intuitive controls. Visual & Audio Matching Train your ability to track visual and auditory patterns simultaneously—essential for real-world multitasking. Insightful Progress Tracking View detailed graphs for accuracy, and N-level progression. Quick Sessions Each session takes around 3 minutes, perfect for consistent daily practice. No Ads, No Distractions 100% focused experience. Your time and attention go into training—not watching ads. Whether you’re aiming to boost your academic performance, stay sharp at work, or simply improve your memory, Dual N-Back is your daily mental workout. Start training today. Think faster tomorrow.

Screenshots

N'Back4 screens
Dual N Back Brain Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dual N Back Brain Game at 4.8 against N'Back's 4.0. Dual N Back Brain Game also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). N'Back's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. N'Back sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dual N Back Brain Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dual N Back Brain Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of N'Back's written reviews are positive against 88% of Dual N Back Brain Game's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
N'Back versus Dual N Back Brain Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN'BackDual N Back Brain Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYasuyoshi OtaCarlos Garcia

Customer experience

N'Back

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Dual N Back Brain Game

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

N'Back

One-time1
  • Add Levels (3'Back-10'Back) and Remove Ads$2.99
None

Dual N Back Brain Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is N'Back free?
N'Back is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dual N Back Brain Game free?
Dual N Back Brain Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, N'Back or Dual N Back Brain Game?
Dual N Back Brain Game is rated higher. N'Back averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dual N Back Brain Game averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do N'Back or Dual N Back Brain Game have ads?
N'Back shows ads; Dual N Back Brain Game does not.

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