N-Back: Brain Training Game
Dual N-Back, without the clutter.
N-Back is a Dual N-Back trainer for iPhone and iPad. A square appears on a grid and a letter is spoken. You tap when the position or the sound matches the one from N steps back. It is easy to learn and gets hard fast, which is the point.
Download on the App Store
What you get
- Dual task. Track position and sound at the same time, the standard Dual N-Back setup.
- Adaptive level. The N level moves up when you do well and down when you struggle, so every round is at your edge.
- Daily goal and streak. Pick 3, 5, 8 or 10 rounds a day and keep the streak going.
- Practice mode. Play any level from 1 to 14 without affecting your streak.
- Progress charts. Average level, visual and audio accuracy, per session and per day.
- Your settings. Change speed, sounds, voice, grid and instant feedback.
Questions
What is Dual N-Back?
A working memory task used in cognitive research. You see and hear a sequence and respond when the current item matches the one N steps earlier, for position and sound separately.
How long is a session?
A round takes about a minute. The default daily goal is five rounds.
Is it free?
The app is free to download. A subscription unlocks full training, with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan.