Comparison

N vs IQ Mog

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

Head to head
About

N

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The classic dual n-back task, built the way a concentration game should be: no ads, no account, and nothing you do ever leaves your phone. WHAT IS DUAL N-BACK? A square lights up on a 3ร—3 grid while a letter plays. Your job: tap when the position โ€” or the sound โ€” matches the one from N steps back. It starts gentle at 1-back and scales as far as you can handle. Dual n-back is one of the most studied tasks in working-memory research, and this app follows the trial structure of the original Jaeggi et al. (2008) protocol. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TRAIN โ€ข Guided tutorial โ€” learn 1-back in two minutes, no jargon โ€ข Full dual n-back (position + sound) at any N-level, free โ€ข Adaptive difficulty โ€” the app suggests moving up or down based on your results, or handles it automatically with Pro โ€ข Instant feedback โ€” color flashes for hits, misses, and false alarms, with glyphs for color-blind players โ€ข Statistics โ€” hit rates per stimulus type, difficulty trends, games played, streaks โ€ข A daily reminder you control, dark mode, haptics PRO, IF YOU WANT MORE One upgrade unlocks color and shape stimuli (up to quadruple n-back), automatic level progression, your full statistics history, and match-rate tuning. Subscribe monthly or annually (the annual plan starts with a 7-day free trial). Prefer to buy once and own it? Lifetime is a first-class option, not an afterthought. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The app works completely offline. No account, no tracking, no third-party SDKs, and no analytics leaving your device โ€” the App Store privacy label reads "Data Not Collected" because there is nothing to collect. Your training history belongs to you and stays on your iPhone. AN HONEST NOTE ON "BRAIN TRAINING" Research on whether n-back gains transfer to broader abilities is genuinely mixed, and we won't pretend otherwise. What we promise is a faithful, distraction-free version of the classic task and a clear view of your own progress. You will get better at n-back โ€” where that takes you is your experiment. Questions or feedback: nback.app.contact@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://mpskowron.github.io/nback-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mpskowron.github.io/nback-legal/privacy.html N-Back Pro subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Unused trial time is forfeited when a purchase completes. Lifetime is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

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IQ Mog

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IQ Mog is a calm dual n-back app for practicing how you hold and update information in working memory. Each training block has a clear finish line. Add IQ Mog widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see your streak and training time. HOW IT WORKS โ€ข Follow positions on a grid and listen to spoken letters. โ€ข Tap Position or Sound when a cue matches the one from N turns ago. โ€ข Learn with a guided, hands-on tutorial. โ€ข Let Automatic mode adjust the level as your performance changes. โ€ข See results for position and sound, plus your training history. โ€ข Set a daily goal and optional local reminders. FREE AND PRO The tutorial and your first two complete training blocks are included. IQ Mog Pro unlocks unlimited training with weekly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions. Prices and any trial availability are shown in the app and vary by region. Payment is handled by the App Store. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Your training history and scores stay on your device. No account is required. Optional anonymous analytics are off by default and do not include your scores or answers. IQ Mog is a training app, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. N-back research most consistently supports improvement on the trained task and closely related working-memory updating measures. Broader benefits remain uncertain. Privacy policy: https://blueroseapps.com/iqmog/privacy Terms of use: https://blueroseapps.com/iqmog/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

N4 screens
IQ Mog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IQ Mog at 16.4 against N's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. N sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and IQ Mog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
N versus IQ Mog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIQ Mog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHAL PAWEL SKOWRONBlue Rose Apps

In-app purchases

3 purchases

N

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

IQ Mog

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$34.991 Year

Questions

Is N free?
N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IQ Mog free?
IQ Mog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do N or IQ Mog have ads?
Neither N nor IQ Mog shows ads.

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