# Memory Color vs Lights

Memory Color and Lights both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Memory Color's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lights's. Memory Color also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Lights's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (182 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lights sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Memory Color asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Memory Color against 4.4 for Lights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lights has 182 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Memory Color's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lights's.

Memory Color ships an update every 7 months, Lights every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory Color | Lights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-color-mind-and-brain/id1481789571/reviews) | **[4.4 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-a-memory-game/id1580230611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paulo Ricardo Oliveira de Paula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471088215) | [Lee Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454308387) |

## What reviewers say

### Memory Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-color-mind-and-brain/id1481789571)

Engage in a quick memory challenge with glowing signals and sound cues. Train your attention, timing, and recall through two distinct game modes, all within a calming galactic atmosphere. Improve your focus and beat your personal bests in short, replayable sessions.

**Highlights:** Memory and attention training, Two distinct game modes, Progress tracking, Relaxing galactic theme, Sound cue matching, High score chasing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-a-memory-game/id1580230611)

This game offers a modern twist on a classic electronic memory challenge. It features over 15 game modes, including local multiplayer, and tests your memory and reflexes. Compete with others via leaderboards and improve your cognitive skills with daily play reminders.

**Highlights:** Over 15 game modes, Local multiplayer, Online leaderboards, Achievements, Daily play reminders, Multiple sound options, 11 language translations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory Color free?

Memory Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lights free?

Lights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memory Color or Lights?

Lights is rated higher. Memory Color averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Lights averages 4.4 from 182 ratings.

### Do Memory Color or Lights have ads?

Both Memory Color and Lights show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Memory Color or Lights?

Memory Color ships an update every 7 months, and Lights every 6 weeks. Most recently, Memory Color was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lights on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*