Dual N vs N
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dual N
This app offers structured cognitive training to enhance working memory and focus. It features adaptive challenges, detailed session metrics, and long-term progress tracking. Users can customize their training environment and follow guided plans for measurable improvements.
- Adaptive Dual N-Back training
- Session metrics and analytics
- Long-term progress charts
- Guided training plans
- Customizable training environment
- Low-distraction UI
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Designed for structured cognitive training, Dual N-Back challenges your working memory daily and helps you build sustained focus over time Dual N-Back is one of the few cognitive tasks studied in academic research with evidence suggesting improvements in working memory and fluid intelligence when practiced consistently. This app gives you a precise, distraction-free training environment plus the analytics you need to measure real progress. What you’ll get - Adaptive Dual (visual + audio) and extended modes, the app automatically raises N-level as you improve. - Session metrics: N-level, Accuracy (%), Mean Reaction Time (ms), track what's changing, not just how you feel. - Long-term charts & heat map (Premium): accuracy trends, reaction time improvements, N-level distribution and calendar streaks. - Guided Plans: 4-Week Boost, Daily Micro-Sessions, and Research-Mode for lab-style protocols. - Clean, low-distraction UI (Dark/Light), ergonomic controls for thumb response. - Customizable training environment, adjust voice, haptics and stimulus timing to match your preferred intensity. Freemium model & Honeymoon trial Enjoy full Premium access free for the first 3 days and experience the complete training system, unlimited sessions, ad-free focus, and advanced analytics that reveal your long-term cognitive growth. Premium unlocks detailed progress history, deeper performance insights, and structured plans designed for serious improvement. Who it’s for - Students and professionals who want measurable boosts in focus and mental throughput. - Adults looking to keep their memory sharp with short daily practice. - High-performers and curious minds who treat cognitive fitness seriously. Start a practice streak today. Train at the edge of your capacity, measure real results, and make cognitive fitness part of your routine. Privacy Policy: https://greenbisonstudio.web.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
N
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A daily training app based on the N-Back task, widely used in cognitive psychology research. Challenge your working memory with just 5 minutes a day. ◆ 3 TRAINING MODES • Single — Position: Memorize lit positions on a 3×3 grid • Single — Audio: Remember spoken letters via text-to-speech • Dual — Position + Audio: Train both at the same time for the ultimate challenge ◆ TRACK YOUR GROWTH • Accuracy trend chart and session history • Highest N-level reached • Streak counter to build a daily habit • iCloud sync keeps your training data on every device ◆ COMPETE & ACHIEVE • Game Center leaderboards: accuracy, max N-level, streak • 8 achievements from your first session to 30-day streaks ◆ DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Zero ads during training — your concentration comes first • Clean, minimal interface inspired by fitness tracking tools ◆ SIMPLE PRICING • Free to use with occasional ads (never during training) • Optional Premium subscription removes all ads. Every training feature stays free ◆ ADJUSTABLE DIFFICULTY • N-1 to N-9: start easy and progress at your own pace • Suitable for students, professionals, and anyone looking to challenge their cognitive abilities Note: This app is a cognitive training tool based on the N-Back task used in research. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition. Improvement in cognitive function is not guaranteed. Premium is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://fukuidinotech.github.io/nback-training-site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://fukuidinotech.github.io/nback-training-site/privacy.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Dual N and N are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dual N sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and N sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Dual N | N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Konstanty Koszewski | Toru Fukui |
In-app purchases
Dual N
- Dual N-back Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Dual N-back Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
N
- Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month







