Scientific evidence shows this exercise can significantly boost your working memory. Working memory is a memory buffer of your brain, responsible for holding and manipulation of information. Multiple studies suggest that improving brain's working memory increases fluid intelligence. Dual N-Back is the same exact exercise performed by test subjects during experiments. The app mimics the rules and mechanics of original experiments as close as possible giving you at the same time: - Competitive features (Game Center and leaderboards) - Configurable reminders to help you stay on track - Extensive statistics to analyze your progress Also, the app requires no internet connection for the most of its features.
The only N-Back app that I like
Really great, simple Dual N-Back app I’ve found that is well-made, nice looking, and functional. And I’ve tried every single one with 3+ stars. Unlike another reviewer, I like the grid-less layout — an extra challenge. The ads on the free version are not obtrusive at all but I still paid $1.99 to support the developer.
United StatesDifficult without the Grid
Lean into the difficulty. I like that it doesn’t have a grid. It didn’t in the beginning like more other reviewers. However, after playing it a while, it makes you even better at the game. It challenges your brain more, and that’s the point. So lean into the difficulty. I’ve only made it to N9, currently stuck on 7/8, but motivated to go further. I can literally feel my brain working. This has to be good for you. I also feel I have some clairvoyance from time to time.
United StatesGrid!
It’s a great app but at the very least, there should be an option to turn the grid on or off. I’m just starting out and not having a grid for me is distracting and makes it tougher to memorize.
United StatesPosition and Sound Buttons come up too late.
I have good things from Mr. Greenfield of Boundless fame. The game is touted as something that improves cognition and memory; however, it is only “improving” my exasperation with the sound and locations buttons not coming up simultaneously to the game beginning. I would stay away until this glitch is resolved and stick to the other N-back games. They seem to not have this glitch about them and are quite challenging.
United StatesNeed option to swap button
Great app ! Hope to have option to swap two button
United StatesChallenging, fun
I love this app, helps me stay focused.
United StatesBest of two
I tried another that was really spammy and I appreciate that this one is not like that. One question I have is if players are penalized for false positives? The other one I tried showed errors in terms of misses and false positives. Not sure if this one does because I’m only told “how many I got right” One issue is that some letters come out consistently wrong, to the point where I’m not sure what the letter is. The behavior is that I hear a short clipped sound from the left and the end part of the letter from the right. Using headphones, not sure of that has something to do with it... Thanks for the app!
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Less distracting click sound, stability improvements
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