Comparison

Grow Forest vs Pango Memory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grow Forest

Explore a magical forest, plant and chop trees, and build a vibrant community. Engage with whimsical characters, create crafts, and learn about sustainability in a stress-free, kid-friendly environment. The game offers a peaceful and creative experience for young players.

Highlights
  • Build and craft in a magical forest
  • Plant and chop trees for resources
  • Create comic books and crafts
  • Interact with forest characters
  • Learn about sustainability
  • Play 14 mini-games
  • Hand-made graphics and sounds
Features
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Ah, the forest, such a magical place! In this particular forest, Banja and her friends are waiting for you to help them build a wonderful, healthy forest community. Plant and chop down trees to create wood that you can use to build houses, roads and renovate buildings. You can also create comic books and other fun stuff. The forest provides a wealth of things to do and produce. If the forest is feeling good, the inhabitants of the forest feel good - and not just the animals and humans. The supernatural beings of the forest, such as imps and trolls, will also be delighted and will thank you with their love. So step into the magical forest and start playing! The game is free to download. If you like it and want to buy the full version then you can make a one time purchase inside the app. You will be able to continue building the world you've created in the free version. FEATURES: - Build, craft, paint, play - explore a child's creativity - Create a large, magical forest world and watch it develop and grow - Play 14 different minigames - Interact with fun characters and creatures in the forest - Learn about the forest, sustainable forestry and climate change in a simple and fun way - Enjoy the hand-made graphic style and the harmonious sounds of the forest - No elements featuring stress or timers - Kid friendly interface - easy to understand and navigate - Kid-safe environment: totally free from 3rd party ads and commercials Grow Forest is a game specially developed for children aged 3 to 9 years old. The main purpose of the game is to entertain, but also to pique the player's curiosity of the forest and the part it plays in creating a sustainable society for us all. There are no stressful moments in the game, and children can play at their own pace, never risking getting stuck at any point. STAY TUNED Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GroPlay Instagram: http://www.instagr.am/GroPlay Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GroPlay Website: www.GroPlay.com

About

Pango Memory

This memory game challenges young children to find and match pairs of ghosts hidden within a mysterious mansion. It's designed to develop memory, logic, and problem-solving skills in a fun, ad-free environment.

Highlights
  • Search and match ghost pairs
  • Explore 11 mysterious rooms
  • Develop memory and logic
  • Find hidden friends
  • Ad-free and safe for kids
  • Parental controls
Features
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SEARCH, REMEMBER AND MATCH THE GHOSTS! Pango Memory is a big memory game designed for children ages 3 to 5. A mysterious mansion, filled with playful ghosts, becomes their playground. In each game, your child explores the rooms, discovers new hiding places, and remembers their location. By matching the pairs of ghosts, they move forward step by step… until the final reward! TRUSTED BRAND, REFERENCE GAME With more than 20 educational apps and 20 million downloads worldwide, Pango is a trusted choice for families. Pango Memory follows this tradition: a simple, smart, and reassuring game designed to develop memory and logic from the age of 3. A RICH AND STIMULATING CONTENT • Explore 11 mysterious rooms in a mansion full of surprises. • Hunt for the ghosts, memorize their hiding spots, and match the pairs. • Find Pango’s friends who are hiding all around the mansion. Each game sparks curiosity, trains memory, and encourages attention and problem-solving. Designed for preschool and kindergarten children, Pango Halloween provides a positive and rewarding learning environment. TRY FOR FREE, THEN UNLOCK THE WHOLE MANSION Pango Memory is free to download, with the first game included. Additional rooms in the mansion can be unlocked through in-app purchases, one by one or as a complete pack, depending on your preference. All purchases are protected by parental controls. And as always with Pango: no ads. WHY PARENTS LOVE PANGO HALLOWEEN • Easy to pick up, designed for little hands. • Perfect for travel, quiet moments, or short play sessions. • 100% ad-free and no hidden purchases, with built-in parental control. • Complies with COPPA and GDPR standards for safe and independent use. THE VALUES OF PANGO For over 15 years, we have been creating games that put children at the center. Games that respect their pace, stimulate their curiosity, and develop their logic… without stress, without ads, without pressure. Because a good game is above all one that helps them grow! Need help? Have a question? Write to us at pango@studio-pango.com or check our FAQ. More about our world: www.studio-pango.com DOWNLOAD PANGO HALLOWEEN… and go ghost hunting!

Screenshots

Grow Forest4 screens
Pango Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Grow Forest at 13.0 against Pango Memory's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grow Forest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pango Memory sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Grow Forest against 4.4 for Pango Memory. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 273 and 180 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Grow Forest's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pango Memory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Grow Forest versus Pango Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrow ForestPango Memory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (273 ratings) — better4.4 (180 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings273 — better180
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGro PlayStudio Pango

Customer experience

Grow Forest

All ratings271 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Pango Memory

All ratings179 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grow Forest

One-time1
  • Full Version of "Grow Forest"$4.99
13 purchases

Pango Memory

One-time13
  • Treasure$1.99
  • Attic$1.99
  • Greenhouse$1.99
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  • Hall$1.99
  • Playroom$1.99
  • Kitchen$1.99
  • Library$1.99
  • Living Room$1.99
  • Dining Room$1.99
  • Bedroom$1.99
  • Bathroom$1.99
  • Full version$9.99
  • Full version$19.99

Questions

Is Grow Forest free?
Grow Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pango Memory free?
Pango Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grow Forest or Pango Memory?
Grow Forest is rated higher. Grow Forest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Pango Memory averages 4.4 from 180 ratings.
Do Grow Forest or Pango Memory have ads?
Neither Grow Forest nor Pango Memory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grow Forest or Pango Memory?
Grow Forest ships an update every 3 months, and Pango Memory every 3 months. Most recently, Grow Forest was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pango Memory on October 29, 2026.

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