N vs Schulte Grid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
N
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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 ā pushing you further. Game Modes: Dual N-Back lets you track both auditory and visual stimuli simultaneously ā 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.
Schulte Grid
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Choose a training activity and track your progress with Schulte Training. Explore 39 activities across five categories: ⢠Focus: classic, reverse, odd-number and alphabet Schulte grids. ⢠Memory: Memory Master, Rotating Blocks, Number Memory, Count and Remember, and Quick Match. ⢠Logic: Shape Rotation, Picture Sudoku, Tower of Hanoi, Pattern Maze and Number Slide. ⢠Reaction: Whack-a-Mole, Color Change, Timing Challenge and Shape Match. ⢠Math: Picture Arithmetic, Mental Arithmetic, Missing Operator and Number Sums. Choose a difficulty and work through graded challenges in supported activities. Play a face-to-face duel with a friend on the same device. View training history saved on your device, personal bests and score trends. Choose your preferred tap sound. Play in portrait or landscape on phones and tablets. The interface and training instructions support 21 languages. Chinese idiom, poetry and character-hunt activities retain Chinese puzzle content. Alphabet training uses Latin letters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: N at none against Schulte Grid's shown. Schulte Grid's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
N ships an update every 3 months, Schulte Grid every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | N | Schulte Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AGL Consulting, LLC | ä½č³ ä¼ |
In-app purchases
N
No in-app purchases
Schulte Grid
No in-app purchases









