N vs Hone

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/

Most brain training apps are designed for children. Bright colors. Cartoon mascots. Scores that go up no matter what you do. Hone is a suite of five cognitive disciplines — each targeting a distinct domain of brain function, each backed by established research, each designed with the precision of professional equipment. Built for adults who take their health seriously. Who already exercise, already eat well, and know that cognitive health is the next frontier. —— DEPTH — Logic & Spatial Reasoning A naval grid puzzle combining the constraint logic of Sudoku with the deduction of Battleship. 400 sequential missions across four difficulty tiers. No randomness. Pure reasoning. SIGNAL — Working Memory Observe a sequence. Reproduce it exactly. Each round grows longer. One mistake ends it. Simple to understand, genuinely difficult to master. ORBIT — Divided Attention Control a physics-based system of satellites tethered to a core point. Guide them through target zones before time runs out. Managing multiple moving objects simultaneously is one of the most demanding cognitive tasks you can perform. FORGE — Dual N-Back The dual n-back task is the most rigorously studied working memory protocol in cognitive science. FORGE implements it cleanly — track position and sound simultaneously, stay current, and watch your N level climb. THREAD — Language & Semantic Reasoning Five words. Four share a hidden connection. One is the impostor. Find it. Semantic retrieval is a core marker of cognitive health and one of the first things to decline with age. —— Designed like precision equipment. Every detail considered, nothing added without reason. The serious brain training app you've been waiting for. Train daily. Stay sharp. —— Hone Pro unlocks full access to all games, all missions, and complete performance history. Annual or weekly subscription. No ads. Ever. Access to challenges requires a subscription. All purchases are managing through your Apple account. NOTE: Hone is designed for cognitive training and mental fitness. Results may vary. It is not a medical or mental health treatment and does not prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. For professional advice, consult a qualified provider. Support: hone@15x1.com Privacy Policy: 15x1.com/hone/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/