Comparison

ワーキングメモリトレーニング vs N

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

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ワーキングメモリトレーニング

Features
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簡単操作でワーキングメモリや暗算のトレーニングができるアプリです。 音声で単語や数字が読み上げられます。 バックグラウンド再生にも対応。 スキマ時間で手軽にトレーニング可能です! 【モード紹介】 ・聞こえた数字を逆から言う(「3,4,5」→「5,4,3」) ・聞こえた単語を逆から言う(「りんご」→「ごんり」) ・聞こえた単語を50音順に並べ替える ・N個前に聞こえた単語を言う(Nバック課題) ・たし算 ・かけ算 【こんな方におすすめ】 ・ワーキングメモリを鍛えたい方 ・小学校受験を控えているお子様のいるご家庭の方 ・ボケ防止のアプリを探している方 ・耳から入ってくる情報の処理を練習したい方 ・簡単なたし算の暗算を練習したい方 ・2桁のかけ算の暗算を練習したい方 【クレジット】 ・イラスト:坂本アヒル 様 ・音声についてはアプリ内に掲載しています

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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) • No in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no hidden fees ◆ 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.

Screenshots

ワーキングメモリトレーニング4 screens
N4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: N at none against ワーキングメモリトレーニング's 2. N also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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. ワーキングメモリトレーニング sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. N asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ワーキングメモリトレーニング ships an update every 6 weeks, N daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ワーキングメモリトレーニング versus N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterワーキングメモリトレーニングN
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro KogawaToru Fukui

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ワーキングメモリトレーニング

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • プレミアム機能$1.99
None

N

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ワーキングメモリトレーニング free?
ワーキングメモリトレーニング is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is N free?
N is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ワーキングメモリトレーニング or N have ads?
Both ワーキングメモリトレーニング and N show ads.
Which is updated more often, ワーキングメモリトレーニング or N?
ワーキングメモリトレーニング ships an update every 6 weeks, and N daily. Most recently, ワーキングメモリトレーニング was updated on September 21, 2026 and N on September 24, 2026.

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