Comparison

N vs Sudoku Sublime

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

Head to head
About

N

Features
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Dual N-Back is a scientifically-backed cognitive training game designed to strengthen your working memory and fluid intelligence. First introduced by Wayne Kirchner in 1958 and popularized by Susanne Jaeggi's landmark 2003 research, the N-back task remains one of the most studied tools in cognitive neuroscience. Each round, you're shown a sequence of positions on a grid and hear a sequence of spoken letters. Your goal: identify when either the position or the letter matches what appeared N steps earlier. As your accuracy improves, the game advances your N-level — pushing you further. Game Modes: Dual N-Back lets you track both auditory and visual stimuli simultaneously — the most challenging and most studied mode. Single N-Back focuses on one stimulus type at a time, great for getting started or isolating a weakness. Silent Dual N-Back is visual-only, ideal for quiet environments. Adaptive difficulty adjusts your N-level based on performance. Score history lets you track progress over time. Light and dark mode included. Clean, distraction-free interface built for focus. No ads. No subscriptions. No nonsense. Whether you're a student, professional, or just someone who wants to stay sharp, Dual N-Back gives you a rigorous, research-grounded workout for your mind.

About

Sudoku Sublime

Enjoy a pure Sudoku experience with no interruptions from ads, pop-ups, or in-game currencies. This app offers a clean interface, multiple difficulty levels, and offline play for a focused and calm puzzle-solving session.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Five difficulty levels
  • Puzzles with unique solutions
  • Personal records and local leaderboards
  • Optional hints
  • Error highlighting and mistake tracking
  • Dark mode and haptic feedback
Features
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Finally. Sudoku without the spam. No ads interrupting your flow. No pop-ups begging for subscriptions. No coins, no lives, no tricks. Just you and the puzzle. Pure Sudoku. Nothing else. We built the Sudoku app we wished existed: clean, beautiful and completely free. Solve thoughtfully designed puzzles at your own pace, track your personal bests and enjoy a calm, focused experience that works even offline. WHAT YOU GET • Two grid sizes: Classic 9×9 and Mini 6×6 for shorter sittings • A beautiful, distraction-free interface • Five difficulty levels, from Beginner to Expert • Puzzles with a single unique solution • Personal records and local leaderboards • Optional hints when you need them (no pressure) • Toggleable error highlighting and mistake tracking • Dark mode and subtle haptic feedback No ads. No tracking. No internet required. Remember what Sudoku is supposed to feel like.

Screenshots

N4 screens
Sudoku Sublime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: N at 16.4 against Sudoku Sublime's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N ships an update every 3 months, Sudoku Sublime every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
N versus Sudoku Sublime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNSudoku Sublime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGL Consulting, LLCJDMI Kft.

In-app purchases

None

N

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku Sublime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is N free?
N is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Sublime free?
Sudoku Sublime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do N or Sudoku Sublime have ads?
Neither N nor Sudoku Sublime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, N or Sudoku Sublime?
N ships an update every 3 months, and Sudoku Sublime every 6 months. Most recently, N was updated on September 9, 2026 and Sudoku Sublime on September 11, 2026.

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