NBack Buddy
NBack Buddy focuses on N-back working memory training, so you can run consistent tasks and track how performance changes over time.
Available on iOS and Android.
N-back working memory training
Configure N-back difficulty and run repeated sessions that help you measure and train working memory. Use the app for small research projects, classroom demonstrations, or personal cognitive exercises.
Configurable sessions
Adjust key task parameters so the N-back sessions match your protocol or training goals.
Structured data
Run comparable sessions over time so you can later relate N-back performance to other measures in your study.
Fits the Research Buddies toolkit
Combine NBack Buddy with Stroop Buddy and Vigilance Buddy to cover multiple aspects of cognitive performance.
For theses, research projects, and training
Use NBack Buddy for small thesis projects, research pilots, or personal working memory training. Because sessions are configurable and repeatable, it fits naturally next to Stroop Buddy and Vigilance Buddy in your study.
NBack Buddy FAQ
Can I use this app for my bachelor or master thesis?
Yes. NBack Buddy is designed to make it easy to run N-back sessions that you can compare over time and relate to other measures in your study.
Can I change the N level and session length?
Yes. You can adjust the N-back difficulty and other task parameters so they match your assignment, training plan, or research protocol.
Is it also useful for personal brain training?
Yes. Besides research, many people use NBack Buddy for regular working memory training and to keep track of their own performance.
Use NBack Buddy with other Research Buddies apps
Combine NBack Buddy with Stroop Buddy for Stroop Tests and Vigilance Buddy for Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT) tests, or visit the Research Buddies home page to discover all apps.