Comparison

A Smoky Tale vs memory®

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

Head to head
About

A Smoky Tale

Features
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Let yourself be involved in this incredible adventure full of fun and discovery of the beauty, traditions and culture of the area that goes from Lake Idro to Alpo di Bondone, immersed in the enchanting Valle del Chiese in Trentino (Italy). A MIX OF GAME AND GUIDED TOUR, FUN AND CULTURE - Georeferenced game map; - 8 beautiful places to reach and visit; - 9 quests to complete; - Games, quizzes and riddles; - Characters and storytelling; - History, culture and traditions. ... The whole village of Bondone and its families are in frenzy as they make their final preparations before moving to the woods to start the charcoal season. Dario, the old charcoal burner of the village, is anxiously awaiting the new apprentices to whom he will entrust a piece of magic “corvì” and a quest to accomplish. If completed correctly, they will be granted the title of true “Bondone charcoal burner”! WARNING! - The adventure is geo-localised, so you need to be physically in the map area where in order to play (remember to enable your device’s GPS). - The “A SMOKY TALE” App has also been developed to work off-line, i.e. without the need for an internet connection. - The game can be played all in one day or at different times depending on the player. - All game progress is automatically saved, allowing you to resume it from the location you reach. - All places on the map can be reached on foot, by bike or by car. - Due to climatic reasons, both parts of the game regarding places at high altitude (Alpo di Bondone and Alpo di Storo) are only accessible from April to the end of October.

About

memory®

This classic matching game provides hours of fun for all ages with new and familiar card sets. Explore an adventure mode with unique challenges and effects, or play solo or with friends. It's a great way to exercise your brain.

Highlights
  • New and classic card sets
  • Sound and image variants
  • Adventure mode with 50 levels
  • Digital assistant for new play styles
  • Solo and multiplayer modes
  • Brain training exercises
Features
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The family game memory® has thrilled players of all ages worldwide for over 60 years. The Ravensburger memory® app offers many new and classic card sets. Variants with sound and images, for example, make you think outside the box and guarantee many hours of fun. And the ""digital assistant"" opens up new ways of playing. Adventure mode offers 50 exciting levels for most card sets including new challenges and fun effects for the card images. Successfully completing an adventure unlocks the effects for all other card sets. Whether playing solo or with up to five other players, memory® is a fun brain trainer for everyone. - New memory® variants with images and sound - Exciting Adventure mode with funny graphic effects - Digital assistant for new ways of playing - Card sets can be tried for free

Screenshots

A Smoky Tale4 screens
memory®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A Smoky Tale at none against memory®'s 15. memory®'s advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 24 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. memory® sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. A Smoky Tale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Smoky Tale ships an update every 24 months, memory® every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
A Smoky Tale versus memory®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Smoky Talememory®
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—42.9% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARC PROJECT SRLRavensburger Verlag GmbH

In-app purchases

None

A Smoky Tale

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

memory®

One-time15
  • Foodie favorites memory®$1.99
  • Animal sounds memory®$1.99
  • Cute monsters memory®$1.99
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  • Everyday sounds memory®$1.99
  • Fruit memory®$1.99
  • Historical figures memory®$1.99
  • Gemstones memory®$1.99
  • Famous buildings memory®$1.99
  • Baby animals memory®$1.99
  • Famous women memory®$1.99
  • Flags memory®$1.99
  • Musical instruments memory®$1.99
  • Classic memory®$1.99
  • Wild world of animals memory®$1.99
  • Past & present memory®$1.99

Questions

Is A Smoky Tale free?
A Smoky Tale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is memory® free?
memory® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A Smoky Tale or memory® have ads?
Neither A Smoky Tale nor memory® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Smoky Tale or memory®?
A Smoky Tale ships an update every 24 months, and memory® every 8 months. Most recently, A Smoky Tale was updated on September 25, 2026 and memory® on October 13, 2026.

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