1.7.5 Safe to install
Boost Your Memory with N'Back: A Cognitive Workout

N'Back by Yasuyoshi Ota is a dynamic memory training app that challenges users to improve their working memory through engaging n-back tasks, making it both effective and enjoyable.
The N'Back training method is designed to enhance both sensory memory and working memory through systematic exercises that require participants to recall sequences of numbers. This exercise can be adjusted using three distinct modes: Flash Mode, Slow Mode, and Step Mode, allowing for a customizable experience based on individual proficiency levels.
In the 1-back task, participants are prompted to count and memorize a series of numbers. After a specified interval, they must recall the number that appeared one step earlier in the sequence using the keyboard to provide their answer. This format helps to progressively build memory retention and cognitive response.
- Task 1: Count & memorize
- Task 2: Count & memorize
- Keyboard: Input answer for Task 1
- Task 3: Count & memorize
- Keyboard: Input answer for Task 2
- Task 4: Count & memorize
In contrast, the 2-back task introduces an additional layer of complexity. Participants must again count and memorize a series of numbers but must respond based on the number that appeared two steps earlier, further enhancing cognitive challenge and memory capacity.
- Task 1: Count & memorize
- Task 2: Count & memorize
- Task 3: Count & memorize
- Keyboard: Input answer for Task 1
- Task 4: Count & memorize
- Keyboard: Input answer for Task 2
- Task 5: Count & memorize
This structured approach not only fosters improvements in memory but also encourages ongoing engagement through a clear framework of tasks and responses.
Overview
N'Back is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Yasuyoshi Ota.
The latest version of N'Back is 1.7.5, released on 01/02/2025. It was initially added to our database on 01/02/2025.
N'Back runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of N'Back gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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