Comparison

N vs RecallBloom

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

Head to head
About

N

Features
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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. β—† 3 TRAINING MODES β€’ Single β€” Position: Memorize lit positions on a 3Γ—3 grid β€’ Single β€” Audio: Remember spoken letters via text-to-speech β€’ Dual β€” Position + Audio: Train both at the same time for the ultimate challenge β—† TRACK YOUR GROWTH β€’ Accuracy trend chart and session history β€’ Highest N-level reached β€’ Streak counter to build a daily habit β€’ iCloud sync keeps your training data on every device β—† COMPETE & ACHIEVE β€’ Game Center leaderboards: accuracy, max N-level, streak β€’ 8 achievements from your first session to 30-day streaks β—† DESIGNED FOR FOCUS β€’ Zero ads during training β€” your concentration comes first β€’ Clean, minimal interface inspired by fitness tracking tools β—† SIMPLE PRICING β€’ Free to use with occasional ads (never during training) β€’ Optional Premium subscription removes all ads. Every training feature stays free β—† ADJUSTABLE DIFFICULTY β€’ N-1 to N-9: start easy and progress at your own pace β€’ 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/

About

RecallBloom

Features
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Train your memory with a brain game you can start in about a minute. Remember positions and spoken letters, compare them with earlier rounds, and see your practice in clear numbers. RecallBloom makes Dual N-Back training easy to start: tap when the position or sound matches, and wait when it does not. REMEMBER WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR A tile lights up and an English letter plays. Decide whether each matches the one from a set number of rounds ago. As new information arrives, keep the recent positions and sounds in mind. START WITH A SHORT SET A standard set has 20 scored rounds, three seconds each, plus the opening rounds you need to remember. Begin with about a minute of practice, pause when you need a break, and resume later. SEE WHAT CHANGED Compare your mistakes with your previous or first set at the same level and task. Review position and sound mistakes separately, and follow your results on a graph. KNOW YOUR NEXT GOAL Your challenge path shows your current level and what comes next. Look back at the day you started, the levels you cleared, and your latest results. LEARN BY TRYING Three short practice questions introduce the rules. Try the matching buttons and learn the timing before starting a full set. PRACTICE AT YOUR PACE Use automatic difficulty adjustment or choose a level manually. Adjust the sound volume and switch between light and dark themes. No account registration is required. Training records are stored on your device. Practice is free with ads. An optional one-time purchase removes ads. There is no subscription.

Screenshots

N4 screens
RecallBloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: N at every 3 days against RecallBloom's every 2 months. RecallBloom's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. N sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and RecallBloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N ships an update every 3 days, RecallBloom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
N versus RecallBloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNRecallBloom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToru FukuiHIROYUKI YOKOKURA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

N

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
1 purchases

RecallBloom

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99

Questions

Is N free?
N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RecallBloom free?
RecallBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do N or RecallBloom have ads?
Both N and RecallBloom show ads.
Which is updated more often, N or RecallBloom?
N ships an update every 3 days, and RecallBloom every 2 months. Most recently, N was updated on October 31, 2026 and RecallBloom on November 6, 2026.

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