N-Back: a memory game
AGL Consulting, LLC Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
N-Back: a memory game is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by AGL Consulting, LLC. Requires iOS 16.4. Updated September 8, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 54 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 8
- 2026 · v1.7.0
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About N-Back: a memory game
Dual N-Back is a scientifically-backed cognitive training game designed to strengthen your working memory and fluid intelligence. First introduced by Wayne Kirchner in 1958 and popularized by Susanne Jaeggi's landmark 2003 research, the N-back task remains one of the most studied tools in cognitive neuroscience. Each round, you're shown a sequence of positions on a grid and hear a sequence of spoken letters. Your goal: identify when either the position or the letter matches what appeared N steps earlier. As your accuracy improves, the game advances your N-level — pushing you further. Game Modes: Dual N-Back lets you track both auditory and visual stimuli simultaneously — the most challenging and most studied mode. Single N-Back focuses on one stimulus type at a time, great for getting started or isolating a weakness. Silent Dual N-Back is visual-only, ideal for quiet environments. Adaptive difficulty adjusts your N-level based on performance. Score history lets you track progress over time. Light and dark mode included. Clean, distraction-free interface built for focus. No ads. No subscriptions. No nonsense. Whether you're a student, professional, or just someone who wants to stay sharp, Dual N-Back gives you a rigorous, research-grounded workout for your mind.
What’s new
Version 1.7.0 · Updated September 8, 2026
We've added a new feature that allows users to turn on visual feedback for the successful matching a block.
App privacy
The developer, AGL Consulting, LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| N-Back: a memory game | – | Free | September 8, 2026 | |
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| Advanced Dual N-Back | – | Free | Oct 19, 2026 | Compare |
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