Comparison

Recall vs Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training

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

Head to head
About

Recall

This app helps you memorize information more effectively using spaced repetition. It intelligently schedules flashcards, showing them more frequently when you struggle and less often when you succeed, to enhance long-term retention. You can also attach images and share your study decks.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Intelligent card scheduling
  • Image attachment to cards
  • Front-to-back or back-to-front review
  • Deck sharing
  • Automatic card shuffling
Features
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Recall improves your long term memory by testing you on your flashcards less often when you get them right, and more often when you get them wrong. Recall is based on the psychology of spaced repetition and the Leitner system that says that the harder it is to "recall" a memory, the longer it will last in your memory before you forget it the next time. Recall shows you flashcards at the right time to make recalling the answer more difficult, improving your retention. Features: • Automatically shuffle cards to prevent memorising cards in a particular order. • Attach images to cards. • Review flashcards from back-to-front or front-to-back. • Share decks with friends or students.

About

Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training

Enhance your cognitive abilities and retain information effectively with this brain training program. It teaches memory techniques and uses an intelligent algorithm with flashcards to optimize learning speed and progress.

Highlights
  • Mnemonic techniques and tricks
  • Memory table creation
  • Image association for numbers
  • Personalizable flashcards
  • AI-powered learning algorithm
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Do you struggle to remember important information or find yourself forgetting names, numbers, or other key details? Do you wish you could enhance your cognitive abilities and retain information more effectively? If so, then Ginkgo Memory is the app for you! Our app teaches you the secret memorization techniques and mnemonics tricks of memory masters and help you to discover and unlock your brain’s full potential. Whether you have a good memory like an elephant or the bad memory of a goldfish, this brain training program will teach you how to memorize anything and everything! Ginkgo Memory guides you step by step in creating your memory table, the ultimate tool for developing an unlimited memory! A memory table is a mnemonic system that works by creating mental associations between objects and numbers for each number from 0 to 99. As with the mind palace and the method of Loci, once you’ve mastered this mnemonics technique, you’ll be able to instantly recall any number! In our app, everything has been designed to facilitate your memorization! Each number is associated with an image to solicit your visual memory. Pictures have been pre-selected following the Major system, but you can of course personalize each flashcard by adding your own images for even better memorization results! But that's not all, our app leverages the latest advances in neuroscience and AI to optimize your learning efficiency. Using a system of flashcards powered by an intelligent learning algorithm, Ginkgo Memory automatically adapt to your learning speed to provide you with the optimal brain training. This makes it easy to learn at your own pace and see real progress over time. Finally, there will come a time when you want to test your new memory superpower! What about memorizing a few hundred digits of pi? Right now, you probably think this is impossible…But don’t underestimate how quickly you can improve your memory and enhance your cognitive abilities. I’m sure you’ll quickly realize this challenge is a piece of cake! So why wait? Download Ginkgo Memory today, push the limit of your brain and start your journey towards a phenomenal memory!

Screenshots

Recall3 screens
Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training at none against Recall's shown. Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 57%) and ratings volume (70 vs 7). Recall's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Recall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training has 70 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Recall's written reviews are positive against 84% of Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recall ships an update every 8 days, Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Recall versus Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallGinkgo Memory & Brain Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews84.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings770 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGavin DouchGinkgo Academy

Customer experience

Recall

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training

All ratings70 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative4.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recall

One-time1
  • Recall Premium$0.99
8 purchases

Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training

Subscriptions6
  • Unlimited swipes - 1 month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited swipes - 1 month$3.591 Month
  • Unlimited Swipes (1 month)$3.991 Month
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  • Unlimited swipes - 1 year7 Days trial$25.991 Year
  • Unlimited swipes - 1 year$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited swipes (1 year)$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited swipes - Lifetime$39.99
  • Unlimited swipes - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training free?
Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recall or Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training?
Recall is rated higher. Recall averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training averages 4.5 from 70 ratings.
Do Recall or Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training have ads?
Recall shows ads; Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training does not.
Which is updated more often, Recall or Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training?
Recall ships an update every 8 days, and Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training every 2 months. Most recently, Recall was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ginkgo Memory & Brain Training on November 6, 2026.

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