Comparison

NBack Buddy vs Singular

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

Head to head
About

NBack Buddy

This app offers scientifically validated training for working memory using the N-Back task. It features multiple stimulus types, adjustable difficulty, and detailed performance tracking in a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • N-Back working memory training
  • Multiple stimulus modalities
  • Adjustable difficulty levels (1-9 back)
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Performance tracking and statistics
  • Data export for research
Features
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N-Back Buddy: Scientific Working Memory Training N-Back Buddy is a professional implementation of the N-Back task, one of the most well-researched cognitive training paradigms for working memory enhancement. Originally developed by Wayne Kirchner in 1958 and popularized by Susanne Jaeggi's research, the N-Back task has become a cornerstone tool in cognitive psychology and neuroscience research. What is the N-Back Task? The N-Back task challenges your working memory by requiring you to remember and match stimuli from N steps back in a sequence. As the "N" increases (1-back, 2-back, 3-back, etc.), the cognitive demand increases proportionally, making it an excellent adaptive training tool for working memory capacity. Key Features: Multiple stimulus modalities (visual, auditory, dual N-Back) Adjustable difficulty levels (1-back through 9-back) Clean, distraction-free interface optimized for testing Comprehensive performance tracking and statistics Configurable session duration and stimulus timing Export data for research analysis No ads, no subscriptions - designed for serious use Who Uses N-Back Buddy? Cognitive psychology researchers conducting working memory studies Neuroscience labs investigating executive function Clinical researchers studying cognitive training interventions Students and professionals seeking evidence-based brain training Anyone interested in scientifically-validated cognitive enhancement Research-Grade Implementation: N-Back Buddy follows established protocols from the cognitive psychology literature, ensuring that the task parameters match those used in published research. This makes it suitable for both personal cognitive training and as a research tool in academic settings. Privacy First: All data stays on your device. Optional data export allows you to analyze your performance using your preferred tools. Whether you're a researcher needing a reliable N-Back implementation, a student learning about working memory, or someone committed to evidence-based cognitive training, N-Back Buddy provides the tools you need in a professional, no-nonsense package.

About

Singular

Design, simulate, and analyze analog and logic circuits on your mobile device. Features a powerful engine, a wide range of components, and an intuitive editor. Ideal for students, makers, and professionals.

Highlights
  • Analog & logic circuit simulation
  • Drag-and-drop circuit editor
  • Real-time transient, DC, and AC analysis
  • 40+ electronic components
  • Real-time oscilloscope
  • Offline functionality
  • Export and import circuits
Features
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Singular is a professional-grade analog & logic circuit simulator designed for your iPhone and iPad. Build, simulate, and analyze electronic circuits with an intuitive drag-and-drop editor and a powerful real-time simulation engine — no internet required. Whether you're an electrical engineering student studying for exams, a maker prototyping your next project, or a professional verifying a design, Singular gives you a complete electronics workbench in your pocket. POWERFUL SIMULATION ENGINE • Modified Nodal Analysis (MNA) with TR-BDF2 adaptive solver • Real-time transient, DC, and AC analysis • Frequency-aware adaptive timestep — accurate results at any speed • Newton-Raphson nonlinear convergence for semiconductors • Hot-swap: modify your circuit while simulation is running 40+ ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Passive — Resistor, Capacitor, Inductor, Potentiometer Sources — DC Voltage, AC Voltage, Pulse Generator Diodes — Standard Diode, Ideal Diode, LED Transistors — NPN, PNP, Darlington PNP, N-MOSFET, P-MOSFET Integrated Circuits — NE555 Timer, Operational Amplifier (Op-Amp) Logic Gates — AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR, Inverter, Buffer Flip-Flops — D, JK, T Flip-Flop, SR Latch Measurement — Voltmeter, Ammeter Power Rails — Ground, VCC, VDD, VSS, VEE, ±3.3V, ±5V REAL-TIME OSCILLOSCOPE • Multi-trace display with color-coded signals • Adjustable time base and voltage scale • Pinch-to-zoom and pan gestures • 60 fps rendering — smooth and responsive INTUITIVE CIRCUIT EDITOR • Drag-and-drop component placement with grid snapping • Draw wires by tapping terminals — automatic routing • Rotate, flip, and mirror components freely • Multi-select, move, and organize your design • Full undo/redo history (up to 100 steps) • Pinch zoom (0.1x–5x) and two-finger pan PROFESSIONAL TOOLS • Design Explorer with automatic reference designators (R1, C2, U3…) • Standard value picker — E12, E24, E96 resistor series and standard capacitor values • Built-in expression evaluator — type "10k*2.2" and get the result instantly • Real-time voltage, current, and power readouts on every component • Net name visualization for complex designs LEARN & EXPLORE • Built-in example circuits: Voltage Divider, Current Divider, Inverting Amplifier, 555 Timer Demo • Resource Center with reference articles • Detailed simulation error guide — understand what went wrong and why • Save examples to your workspace and modify them freely SAVE, EXPORT & SHARE • Save unlimited circuits to your workspace • Export circuits as portable .circuit files with embedded thumbnails • Import circuits from other users or devices • Add names, descriptions, and metadata to every project DESIGNED FOR iPAD & iPHONE • Built 100% with SwiftUI for a native Apple experience • Optimized for both touch and Apple Pencil • Works entirely offline — your data stays on your device Singular is the circuit simulator that students wish they had during lectures, that makers reach for at the workbench, and that engineers trust for quick verification. Download it and start building. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NBack Buddy4 screens
Singular4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Singular at Free against NBack Buddy's $1.99. NBack Buddy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume 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

Singular is free to download; NBack Buddy costs $1.99 up front. Singular sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NBack Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NBack Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
NBack Buddy versus Singular: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNBack BuddySingular
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByrtAli Mert TUFEKCI

Customer experience

NBack Buddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Singular

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

NBack Buddy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Singular

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NBack Buddy free?
NBack Buddy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Singular free?
Singular is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NBack Buddy or Singular?
NBack Buddy is rated higher. NBack Buddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Singular averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NBack Buddy or Singular have ads?
Singular shows ads; NBack Buddy does not.

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