Comparison

N vs Spatial Reasoning Test

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

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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 3Ɨ3 grid while a letter plays. Your job: tap when the position — or the sound — 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 • Guided tutorial — learn 1-back in two minutes, no jargon • Full dual n-back (position + sound) at any N-level, free • Adaptive difficulty — the app suggests moving up or down based on your results, or handles it automatically with Pro • Instant feedback — color flashes for hits, misses, and false alarms, with glyphs for color-blind players • Statistics — hit rates per stimulus type, difficulty trends, games played, streaks • 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 — 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 — 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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Spatial Reasoning Test

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Train your spatial reasoning skills with over 800 carefully designed puzzles and challenges. Spatial Reasoning Test helps you develop the ability to visualise, rotate, analyse, and manipulate objects in your mind. Whether you're preparing for aptitude assessments, improving problem-solving abilities, or simply enjoying brain-training puzzles, this app offers a wide variety of engaging challenges. ### Features • 800+ spatial reasoning puzzles • Multiple difficulty levels • Clean and distraction-free design • Track your progress as you improve • Suitable for students, professionals, and puzzle enthusiasts ### Puzzle Types **Shape Assembly** Combine individual pieces to form complete shapes and patterns. **Block Rotation** Mentally rotate 2D and 3D objects to identify the correct orientation. **Shadows** Match objects with their corresponding shadows and silhouettes. **Mirror Images** Determine how shapes and patterns appear when reflected. **Dice Problems** Analyse dice faces, rotations, and opposite sides. **Cube Nets** Visualise how flat nets fold into three-dimensional cubes. **Paper Folding** Predict the result of folds, cuts, and unfolding sequences. ### Why Spatial Reasoning? Spatial reasoning is an important cognitive skill used in mathematics, engineering, architecture, design, science, and many everyday problem-solving situations. Regular practice can help strengthen visualisation, pattern recognition, and logical thinking abilities. Challenge your mind, sharpen your visual thinking, and discover how far your spatial reasoning skills can go. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

N4 screens
Spatial Reasoning Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spatial Reasoning Test at 15.6 against N's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. N sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Spatial Reasoning Test sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
N versus Spatial Reasoning Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNSpatial Reasoning Test
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHAL PAWEL SKOWRONAvocado Studio Pty Ltd

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

Spatial Reasoning Test

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pass (1 Month)$7.991 Month
  • Premium Pass (1 Year)$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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