Comparison

NBackCalc vs Dual N

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

Head to head
About

NBackCalc

Features
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NBackCalcは、認知科学で実証されたNバック課題をベースにした計算トレーニングアプリです。 【NBackとは?】 N個前の計算問題の答えを記憶しながら、新しい計算問題を解く二重課題です。「覚える」と「計算する」を同時に行うことで、ワーキングメモリ(作業記憶)を効率よく鍛えられます。 【特徴】 ・1〜10バックまで対応。自分のレベルに合わせて調整可能 ・加算・減算・乗算・除算から使用する演算を自由に選択 ・制限時間・問題数をカスタマイズ ・広告なし・完全無料 【こんな人におすすめ】 ・マルチタスクが苦手な人 ・あたふたしてしまいがちな人 ・物忘れが多いと感じている人

About

Dual N

Features
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Practice Dual N-Back at your own pace, starting with one minute. Dual N-Back asks you to decide whether the current cue matches the one presented N steps earlier. Practice comparing positions and audio cues, then review your session results over time. GET STARTED WITH AN INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL Learn the rules and response controls by trying them before you train. BUILD A DAILY ROUTINE Choose 1–5 minutes on Home. The first selection is one minute, and your previous choice is remembered for next time. This is an approximate cue duration; preparation and pauses are additional. Sessions with configurable trial counts and settings are also available. CHOOSE YOUR N LEVEL Let the app adjust your N level using the average of your latest three completed sessions under matching conditions, or select it manually. Customize the accuracy thresholds for raising and lowering N in 5-point steps, and reset them to the standard 80% / 50% values at any time. The comparison matches N level, duration, element combination, game mode, cue mode, timing and other training conditions. REVIEW YOUR PROGRESS Check your history, practice streak and achievements. The growth report compares only records with the same N level, element combination, game mode, cue mode, timing and other training conditions. View session counts, average, best and a chart for 7 days, 30 days or all saved records. STANDARD AND EXPANDED MODES Standard mode, with position and letter cues, is free. The separate Expanded Mode purchase lets you choose any two elements (6 combinations), any three (4 combinations), or all four from position, letter, color and shape. Choose an element count and combination from a clear list; only your selected elements are trained and scored. Existing Expanded Mode owners do not need another purchase. ADS AND OPTIONAL PURCHASES If you have not purchased Ad-Free, a banner may appear at the bottom of the result screen. Ads are not shown during training. Two independent one-time purchases are available. Neither is a subscription: - Ad-Free removes result-screen ads. It does not include Expanded Mode. - Expanded Mode unlocks two- to four-element combinations that include color or shape. It does not remove ads. Current prices appear on the purchase screen. Use Restore Purchases on that screen to check previously purchased entitlements. DATA AND PRIVACY Play history, settings and achievements are stored on your device. Usage analytics is off by default. Firebase Analytics is used only when enabled in Settings on the App Store version. Advertising services, including Google Mobile Ads, also make network connections. See App Privacy on the App Store and the privacy policy for details about data handling and purposes. LANGUAGES Japanese and English. Support and terms https://hori2-t.github.io/dual-nback-legal/ Privacy policy https://hori2-t.github.io/dual-nback-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

NBackCalc3 screens
Dual N3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NBackCalc at none against Dual N's shown. NBackCalc also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. NBackCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dual N sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NBackCalc ships an update every 2 days, Dual N every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NBackCalc versus Dual N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNBackCalcDual N
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOSHINORI KONNOTakanori Horitsu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NBackCalc

One-time1
  • 開発者を応援する$0.99
1 purchases

Dual N

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$0.99

Questions

Is NBackCalc free?
NBackCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dual N free?
Dual N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NBackCalc or Dual N have ads?
Dual N shows ads; NBackCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, NBackCalc or Dual N?
NBackCalc ships an update every 2 days, and Dual N every 5 days. Most recently, NBackCalc was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dual N on October 18, 2026.

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