Memory vs Matching Card Pairs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Memory
Test your visual and logic memory with this classic matching game. Match pairs of colored buttons against the clock, with blank spots and distractions to increase the challenge. Multiple difficulty levels are available, including a special mode unlocked via in-app purchase.
- Classic matching gameplay
- Timed challenges
- Logic puzzles with blank spots
- Multiple difficulty levels
- In-app purchase for advanced mode
- 3D Touch shortcuts
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***Check out Memory-Game, FREE on the app store - all of these features and more!*** A Classic Matching/Memory Game. Test your visual and logic memory! In a timed game, 2 buttons of each color are presented and your challenge is to match them in the shortest time. When you consecutively select 2 buttons of the same color, those 2 become solid, if you get 2 incorrect matches, both disappear. Each board also has 2 blank spots to further challenge your logic abilities. There are 3 different levels of difficulty: 1. Beginner Mode 2. Expert Mode 3. Challenge Mode Beginner Mode: In this mode, buttons of the same color have to be matched against a timer clock.This mode has 2 blank buttons which have no color in them and cannot be selected. Expert Mode (activate via Facebook Page Like): In this mode, we added a twist to your challenge. Each time you select a wrong combination, you lose overall points. Challenge Mode (activate via In-App Purchase): This you are a 'Memory Master"? For those daring souls, we have created the Challenge Mode! How well do you think you could do with added sound and visual distractions? There is only 1 way to find out :-) Challenge yourself and your friends by upgrading to the "Challenge Mode" via the in-app purchase!. -- Sharp Graphics -- Developed for the 4th generation iPhone, iPod Touch Retina display and iPad models. -- 3D Touch Features -- Includes 3D Touch Functions (Shortcuts) available with compatible devices.
Matching Card Pairs
Engage your mind with this addictive puzzle game. Match pairs of cards as quickly as possible, either by minimizing moves or racing against the clock. Enjoy fun gameplay that helps improve concentration skills.
- Match card pairs
- Minimize moves
- Race against the clock
- Nice background music
- Cool graphics
- Simple one-touch controls
- Different difficulty levels
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Matching Card Pairs is a fun and addictive puzzle game. Try to match pairs in as little moves as possible or you can flip the cards quickly and race against the clock to beat your old best times. Features * nice background music * cool graphics * simple one touch controls * different levels of difficulty Enjoy fun gameplay and improve your concentration skills with this classic card game. Matching Card Pairs is a great game for any age.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Matching Card Pairs at 4.5 against Memory's 1.0. Matching Card Pairs also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (95% vs 67%). Memory's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Memory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Matching Card Pairs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Matching Card Pairs holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matching Card Pairs has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Memory's written reviews are positive against 95% of Matching Card Pairs's.
Memory ships an update every 2 months, Matching Card Pairs every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Memory | Matching Card Pairs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 94.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dotzoo Inc | Milen Kirkov |
Customer experience
Memory
Matching Card Pairs
Bugs and requests
Memory
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Matching Card Pairs
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More card back designs with pictures
- Ability to track best times or fewest moves on each level
- Longer display of number of moves
In-app purchases
Memory
- Memory-Game - Challenge Mode$0.99
Matching Card Pairs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Memory free?
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