# Visual Recall Challenge vs Memory Mines

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Recall Challenge at 4.8 against Memory Mines's 3.7. Visual Recall Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). Memory Mines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Recall Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Memory Mines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Visual Recall Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Visual Recall Challenge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Memory Mines's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Visual Recall Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Memory Mines every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Recall Challenge | Memory Mines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-recall-challenge/id1012962523/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-mines-bomb-sweep/id1187212536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MagicDevs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962673377) | [Derell Kanell-Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077791585) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Recall Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-recall-challenge/id1012962523)

Test your visual memory with this addictive puzzle game. Memorize patterns and match images through increasingly difficult levels. Improve your concentration and visual retention skills while having fun.

**Highlights:** Visual memory testing, Pattern memorization, Image matching, Progressive difficulty levels, Concentration training, Visual retention improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Memory Mines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-mines-bomb-sweep/id1187212536)

Test your memory and puzzle-solving skills in this casual game. Memorize the location of active mines that briefly flash, then clear the inactive ones on the board. Earn points and bonuses by clearing mines and advancing through endless boards.

**Highlights:** Memorize flashing mine locations, Clear inactive mines, Advance through endless boards, Earn combo points, Risk vs. reward gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Recall Challenge free?

Visual Recall Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Memory Mines free?

Memory Mines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Recall Challenge or Memory Mines?

Visual Recall Challenge is rated higher. Visual Recall Challenge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Memory Mines averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Visual Recall Challenge or Memory Mines have ads?

Neither Visual Recall Challenge nor Memory Mines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Recall Challenge or Memory Mines?

Visual Recall Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Memory Mines every 19 months. Most recently, Visual Recall Challenge was updated on November 1, 2026 and Memory Mines on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*