N vs EaseStroop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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. β 3 TRAINING MODES β’ Single β Position: Memorize lit positions on a 3Γ3 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/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://fukuidinotech.github.io/nback-training-site/en/privacy.html Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
EaseStroop
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EaseStroop is a native Stroop Effect training app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, built on the classic cognitive psychology test used to measure attentional control, processing speed, and executive function. The Stroop Effect is one of the most replicated findings in cognitive science: when the ink color of a color word mismatches the word itself (the word βREDβ written in blue), your brain takes measurably longer to name the ink color β because reading is more automatic than color naming. EaseStroop turns this into a precise personal metric. Run a session in under two minutes. Track your Stroop Score β a composite of reaction time and accuracy β across days and weeks. Stay motivated with streaks, 22 achievements, and a progress dashboard that shows you improving. Choose from three difficulty tiers, four trial types, ten themes, and ten languages. Everything is stored locally on your device; no account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EaseStroop at none against N's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | N | EaseStroop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toru Fukui | Kwang Chin Lee |
In-app purchases
N
No in-app purchases
EaseStroop
No in-app purchases









