# Imprint vs memoryOS

Imprint and memoryOS both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of memoryOS's written reviews are positive against 38% of Imprint's. memoryOS also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Imprint's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (56K vs 16K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Imprint sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and memoryOS sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Imprint against 4.9 for memoryOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Imprint's written reviews are positive against 80% of memoryOS's.

Imprint ships an update every 6 days, memoryOS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Imprint | memoryOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprint-visual-micro-learning/id1482780647/reviews) | **[4.9 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memoryos-memory-games/id1553283646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #51 |
| Size | 192 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polywise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437286958) | [Encoder Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524669695) |

## What reviewers say

### Imprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprint-visual-micro-learning/id1482780647)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Education, #101 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers bite-sized visual learning sessions on a wide range of topics, from psychology to finance. Master complex concepts quickly with elegant visuals and retain knowledge through daily quizzes. Save and review key insights in sessions lasting two minutes or less.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized visual learning, Master essential topics, Understand complex concepts, Daily retention quizzes, Save and review insights, Short learning sessions

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Imprint premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Discount yearly (7 day trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Discounted yearly (no trial) | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $74.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (Discount) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning
- 👍 Visually engaging
- 💡 Bite-sized content
- 🚀 Quick to use
- 👍 Great for visual learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 💰 Limited content for high price
- 🚫 Paywall restricts access

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent load times
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unfinished or incomplete courses

**Requested features**

- Sync progress across devices
- Dark mode option
- More diverse content topics
- Ability to download content offline
- Better organization of saved content


### memoryOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memoryos-memory-games/id1553283646)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Education, #126 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Enhance your memory and focus with interactive lessons and a virtual mind palace game. Learn scientifically proven techniques to improve knowledge retention and recall a wide range of information, from names and numbers to complex data and entire books.

**Highlights:** Interactive bite-sized lessons, Virtual Mind Palaces game, Spaced repetition system, Scientifically proven techniques, Improve knowledge retention, Memorize diverse information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Student Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Expert Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Essential Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Essential Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Essential Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Student 3 Months Plan | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Expert Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Expert 3 Months Plan | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Expert 3 Months Plan | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| Expert 6 Months Plan | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Essential Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Essential Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Essential Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $148.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $149.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $149.99 | per year |
| 10 Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Loci Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Loci Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective memory techniques
- 👍 Interactive and engaging
- 💡 Innovative use of memory palaces
- 🤩 Impressive results in a short time
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around pricing
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling and marketing tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account management problems
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Navigation and UI elements not working as expected
- Syncing issues between devices and lost progress
- Connectivity problems when using cellular data

**Requested features**

- More free content and lessons
- Ability to create custom memory palaces
- Better progress tracking and analytics
- Integration with other learning/productivity apps
- Offline mode for lessons and memory palaces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Imprint free?

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

### Is memoryOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Imprint or memoryOS?

memoryOS is rated higher. Imprint averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while memoryOS averages 4.9 from 16K ratings.

### Do Imprint or memoryOS have ads?

Imprint shows ads; memoryOS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Imprint or memoryOS?

Imprint ships an update every 6 days, and memoryOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Imprint was updated on September 24, 2026 and memoryOS on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Imprint or memoryOS?

Imprint currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and memoryOS at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*