Comparison

Concentration vs Memory Match

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

Head to head
About

Concentration

A classic memory matching card game where players flip cards to find pairs. It's suitable for all ages, offering a fun challenge for both children and adults to test their recall.

Highlights
  • Card matching gameplay
  • Memory testing
  • Solitaire or multiplayer
  • Challenging for adults
  • Good for children
Features
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Concentration, also known as Match Match, Match Up, Pelmanism, Shinkei-suijaku, Pexeso or simply Pairs, is a card game in which all of the cards are laid face down on a surface and two cards are flipped face up over each turn. The object of the game is to turn over pairs of matching cards. Concentration can be played with any number of players or as solitaire. It is a particularly good game for young children, though adults may find it challenging and stimulating as well. Over the course of the game, it becomes known where certain cards are located, and so upon turning up one card, players with good memory will be able to remember where they have already seen its pair. It is common for many players to think they know where pairs are and to turn over the one they are sure of first, then be stumped finding its mate. A better strategy is to turn over a less certain card first, so that if wrong, one knows not to bother turning a more certain card over.

About

Memory Match

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Match pairs, train your brain, and unwind with Memory Match — a relaxing puzzle game built around a real 52-card deck. Unlike other memory games with generic icons, every card you flip is a real playing card. Match by rank across any suit — a 7 pairs with any other 7 — for a fresh twist on the classic memory challenge. 1000 LEVELS ACROSS 5 DIFFICULTY TIERS Progress from simple 4-pair boards to advanced multi-layer stacked cards, where you'll need to clear an upper card before revealing what's hidden beneath. DAILY CHALLENGE A new board every day, matched to your skill level. Build a streak for bigger rewards, and catch up on missed days anytime with the 30-day calendar — no pressure, no penalty. POWER-UPS WHEN YOU'RE STUCK Use Hint to reveal a pair, Shuffle to reset the board, or Peek to glimpse every card for a few seconds. Earn diamonds through great play, or watch a quick ad to keep going. 32 ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock achievements across progression, speed, skill, streaks, and more as you master the deck. RELAXING, NOT STRESSFUL Calm music, satisfying sound design, and a family-friendly experience for all ages. No real-money gambling, no purchases required — just play. Download Memory Match today and give your brain a relaxing workout!

Screenshots

Concentration3 screens
Memory Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Memory Match at Free against Concentration's $0.99. Concentration's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On in-app purchases 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

Memory Match is free to download; Concentration costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Concentration ships an update every 8 days, Memory Match monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Concentration versus Memory Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConcentrationMemory Match
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB111 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnkit ShahVarsha Kumari

In-app purchases

None

Concentration

No in-app purchases

None

Memory Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Concentration free?
Concentration costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Memory Match free?
Memory Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Concentration or Memory Match have ads?
Memory Match shows ads; Concentration does not.
Which is updated more often, Concentration or Memory Match?
Concentration ships an update every 8 days, and Memory Match monthly. Most recently, Concentration was updated on November 3, 2026 and Memory Match on October 24, 2026.

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