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Hi HN, I built N-Back.net, a lightweight and responsive Dual N-Back task for working memory training. I was frustrated by the clunky UI and heavy design of mo
by gregzeng95 1y ago
Hi HN,
I built N-Back.net, a lightweight and responsive Dual N-Back task for working memory training.
I was frustrated by the clunky UI and heavy design of most existing n-back tools, so I made something clean, fast, and distraction-free. No login, no ads, no tracking – just cognitive training in your browser.
Key features:
• Dual mode: visual + auditory
• Adaptive difficulty: level up as you improve, drop down if needed
• Dark mode and keyboard-only mode
• Clearly differentiated letter sounds, carefully selected to avoid confusion
• Performance tracker (WIP: I’m working on streaks and detailed history)
• Mobile-friendly (works well on phones & tablets)
I’m planning to add:
• Custom training modes (single-modality, color, etc.)
• User-defined N range
• Optional accounts for progress saving (but always optional)
Would love your feedback on:
• UX flow and performance
• Cognitive challenge balance
• What would make you come back and use it regularly?
Site: https://n-back.net https://n-back.net
Thanks for checking it out!
- fouc 1y ago"do nothing" is too slow, need another key to hit to skip. I would expect a final reaction time of under 100-200ms ideally?
- cellularmitosis 1y agoYes, I would also remove the automatic progression entirely. This should be driven by user input only.
- kqr 1y agoI think it's part of the test to have to do it quickly.
- cellularmitosis 1y agoSorry, I meant I want to be able to do it faster. I don't want to be held up by an automatic progression.
- louky 1y agothe buttons jumping up and down when correct or incorrect is jarring on my smaller screen, forcing a constant space there or moving the message would be a smoother UX, in my opinion.
- euph0ria 1y agoAgreed, came here to say the same
- gregzeng95 1y agoThanks for your suggestion! I am fixing it soon
- BiraIgnacio 1y agoThis is pretty great, thank you! I didn't know about these types of tasks (N-Back) and this was a nice introduction to it.