# Schulte table! vs N

Schulte table! and N both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of N's written reviews are positive against 42% of Schulte table!'s. N also leads on ads (none vs shown). Schulte table!'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Schulte table! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and N sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Schulte table! against 4.7 for N. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 338 and 237 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Schulte table!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of N's.

Schulte table! ships an update every 9 days, N monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Schulte table! | N |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schulte-table/id951462483/reviews) | **[4.7 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-back-challenge/id1524599079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **338** | 237 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **82.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Artem Tselikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/587256869) | [Rivuspurus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171945549) |

## What reviewers say

### Schulte table!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schulte-table/id951462483)

Enhance your reading speed and visual perception with a tool designed to improve attention and focus. Track your progress with detailed statistics and compete with others on leaderboards. Suitable for all levels seeking cognitive improvement.

**Highlights:** Improve speed reading, Enhance peripheral vision, Develop mental perception, Increase attention span, Track progress with statistics, Compete on leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all modes | $0.99 | one-time |


### N

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-back-challenge/id1524599079)

This app offers a scientifically validated cognitive training program designed to enhance intelligence. It uses the dual n-back method to improve learning, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Track progress, compete with friends, and customize your experience to boost cognitive abilities.

**Highlights:** Dual n-back cognitive training, IQ enhancement, Progress tracking and streaks, Social competition and leaderboards, Customizable voices and settings, Weekly habit option

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium (annual) | $54.99 | per year |
| 1 cup of coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4 cups of coffee | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7  cups of coffee | $8.99 | one-time |
| 10  cups of coffee | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Effective working memory improvement
- 🎮 Excellent gamification and motivation system
- 💰 Free to use with affordable payment options
- 🎨 Clean, polished, intuitive user interface
- 📚 Scientifically-backed with educational articles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent mid-session freezes and crashes
- 🔊 Unclear letter pronunciation (some letters sound similar)
- 💳 Controversial 'coffee' paywall for missed days
- 🔌 Requires internet connection (not offline compatible)
- ⚠️ Inconsistent instant feedback on answers

**Reported bugs**

- Mid-session freezing and soft locks (most common)
- Sound not generating for letters during gameplay
- Buttons greyed out preventing interaction
- App crashes when accessing stats
- Double coffee charge on streak breaks

**Requested features**

- Single n-back and quad n-back modes
- Lock screen widgets for streak reminders
- Color-position dual n-back mode
- More granular settings (interference, probability, trial count)
- Penalty system for incorrect answers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Schulte table! free?

Schulte table! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is N free?

N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Schulte table! or N?

N is rated higher. Schulte table! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while N averages 4.7 from 237 ratings.

### Do Schulte table! or N have ads?

Schulte table! shows ads; N does not.

### Which is updated more often, Schulte table! or N?

Schulte table! ships an update every 9 days, and N monthly. Most recently, Schulte table! was updated on September 23, 2026 and N on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*