Comparison

Mayday Memory vs Puppet Boss

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

Head to head
About

Mayday Memory

Embark on a mystery in a cyberpunk future where memories can be bought and sold. Play as a detective who has lost her own memories and solve a complex case while navigating relationships with a cast of quirky characters.

Highlights
  • Interactive otome visual novel
  • Solve mysteries and uncover plot twists
  • Develop relationships with unique characters
  • Experience comedy, suspense, and action
  • Collect beautiful ending illustrations
  • Gift items to characters
  • Save memories and diary entries
Features
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[Plot Summary] Year of 2099, a time where people can buy and sell memories. [Vigil], the PI office that never sleeps, gets a big case! Play as the office's youngest member ""Dell"", who lost her memories and try to solve the case! The sharp-tongued main character “Dell,” The superstar with a screw loose “Ain,” The reckless colleague “Syd,” The stingy freelancer “Hansol,” The idiot chief “Jeff,” And the world's laziest rabbit robot “Mode”! The kind of weird, and somewhat lacking, but strangely lovable 6 main characters with explosive chemistry! To you who will complete our precious memories, Mayday, Mayday! [Game Introduction] The sixth game from Storytaco, the creators of 'Dangerous Fellows'! Mayday Memory! A new interactive female-oriented story game filled with unique problems and twists. Experience the special stories unique to LucyDream games, that sets it apart from other visual novels! Memory loss, mystery, comedy, detectives, cyber punk, shocking plot twists, memory loss, drama, and of course romance! An expansive story that lets you be who you wanna be! [Game Features] :: Away with only romance! Comedy, Suspense, Action, experience it all! Interactive otome visual novel, the game that tops it all! :: No side-kicks! The character you choose is the real main character! Touching character stories and beautiful ending illustrations are waiting for you! :: Give him gifts! Maybe... You get to see a different side of him…??? :: Do everything by spending energy! Your character is not a maid, no need for burdensome clothes! By only spending energy you can enjoy the story all the way to the endings! :: Memories and a diary that get neatly saved as you progress the episode!! ■ Notice about phone permissions The following services will need additional permissions when using the app. [Optional Permissions] - Storage (Pictures, Media, Files) : For saving illustrations on your device [Retracting Permissions] Options > Privacy > Choose permission > Choose app > Allow or Deny Permission

About

Puppet Boss

Experience an adult romance game where you navigate relationships with four characters, each with unique fetishes. Engage in steamy phone calls, view suggestive social media posts, and explore a variety of alluring costumes. Uncover secret stories and enjoy adult-themed interactions.

Highlights
  • Four characters with unique fetishes
  • Main and side stories
  • Secret phone calls with voice
  • Steamy SNS posts
  • Racy costume collection
  • Adult romance gameplay
Features
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"[4 People, 4 Fetishes: Adult Romance Game Puppet Boss Officially Opened!] ""Good morning, ma'am. Let me escort you to your office."" I thought I walked into my office, but what am I doing in this pervert house?! Four people with unusual fetishes that appeared in front of me, who became the figurehead of a men's clothing company. I did ""it"" tonight, then the next day,... then in the night again. Are we really allowed to do this all day? ● 4 Characters and 4 Stories! Four characters with different charms. Main stories, plus the side stories where you can get a glimpse of their secret fetishes. ● Secret Phone Calls & SNS Posts! The call content, where you can hear the other person's voice anytime, and steamy SNS posts that you can see according to the main story! ● Are these clothes meant to be worn? We've gathered all the racy costumes you've ever dreamed of! After all, this is a clothing company, Ma'am! For inquiries related to the game and payment, please send us an email at 'daynumber707@gmail.com' with the information below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 1) Device model 2) Store payment receipt for the purchase 3) CS ID (It's on the bottom right corner of the [Settings] pop-up) 4) Screenshots related to the error." "Language support: English, 한국어 Device App Access Permission Notice ▶ Notice per access permission Access permissions are requested in order for us to provide you with the following service when you use the app. [Required] None [Optional] - Notifications: The permission is required to send you push notifications regarding the game. - Camera: The permission is required to take profile pictures for HIVE members. - Photos: The permission is required to save/load game screens and change profile pictures for HIVE members. ※ Please note that you can still enjoy the service excluding features related to the above without giving access permissions. ▶ How to remove access permissions You can always change access permission settings whenever you'd like. - Device Settings> Select the corresponding app> Choose either to enable/disable access • Items are available for purchase in this game.Additional costs may incur when purchasing partial paid items, and the withdrawal of subscription may be limited depending on the type of item. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy : http://admin.becomead.com/provision/provision.php?lang=ko For questions or customer support, please write down your game name, mobile phone model, and situation to daynumber707@gmail.com. ※ Please Note Smooth gameplay is not guaranteed for iPhone 6 / iPAD 5th Generation, or devices below. ---------- Developer’s website : www.day7games.com Developer’s contact : 010-4182-2221 ---- YanghwaRo 45 Gil 7 , Mapo-Gu, Seoul.

Screenshots

Mayday Memory4 screens
Puppet Boss4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mayday Memory and Puppet Boss both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Mayday Memory's written reviews are positive against 44% of Puppet Boss's. Mayday Memory also leads on ads (none vs shown). Puppet Boss's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Mayday Memory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Puppet Boss sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mayday Memory against 4.7 for Puppet Boss. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 981 and 987 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Mayday Memory's written reviews are positive against 44% of Puppet Boss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mayday Memory ships an update every 2 months, Puppet Boss fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mayday Memory versus Puppet Boss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMayday MemoryPuppet Boss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (981 ratings)4.7 (987 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews — better44.2% of reviews
Number of ratings981987 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB343 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSKYWALKDay7

Customer experience

Mayday Memory

All ratings982 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative9.7%

Puppet Boss

All ratings990 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral26.3%
Negative29.5%

User reviews

Mayday Memory

From 981 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💕 Interesting storyline and characters
  • 🎨 Beautiful art and visuals
  • 🤩 Engaging and humorous dialogue
  • 👍 Likable main character
  • 💰 Reasonable pricing/free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • ⏰ Slow energy regeneration
  • 💸 Expensive choices and chapter unlocks
  • 📺 Excessive ads
  • 🤔 Confusing or limited progression mechanics
  • 🔍 Frustrating investigation/choice system

Puppet Boss

From 987 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Interesting story and characters
  • 🎨 Beautiful art and character designs
  • 🎧 Great voice acting

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Monetization issues, difficult to progress without spending money
  • 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay, limited activities after completing main story
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs, unstable performance
  • 🤯 Confusing UI and lack of guidance for new players

Bugs and requests

Mayday Memory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices/episodes
  • Rewards not being properly awarded after watching ads
  • Saved progress not carrying over between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to reset/replay the story from the beginning
  • More love interest routes, especially for side characters
  • Improved energy/currency system to reduce grind
  • Longer or more satisfying story endings

Puppet Boss

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues, unable to access the game
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more story content and character routes
  • Improve the charm/currency system to make progression more accessible
  • Implement better stability and bug fixes
  • Provide more in-game tutorials and explanations

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mayday Memory

One-time10
  • 1,690 Gems$0.99
  • Double-up Gems$0.99
  • Daily Energy$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Energy Upgrade Lv.2$1.99
  • Gleaming Syd Gift Box$1.99
  • Gleaming Hansol Gift Box$1.99
  • 6,050 Gems$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 18,600 Gems$8.99
  • Full Energy Upgrade$11.99
10 purchases

Puppet Boss

One-time10
  • Package_First Payment 1$0.49
  • Package_First Payment 2$2.99
  • IncubusPack_Theodore$2.99
Show 7 more
  • IncubusPack_Liam$2.99
  • IncubusPack_Henry$2.99
  • SuccubusPack_Natalie$2.99
  • LoverPack_Liam$2.99
  • LoverPack_Henry$2.99
  • LoverPack_Natalie$2.99
  • Buy Gold 1650$6.99

Questions

Is Mayday Memory free?
Mayday Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puppet Boss free?
Puppet Boss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mayday Memory or Puppet Boss?
Puppet Boss is rated higher. Mayday Memory averages 4.6 out of 5 from 981 ratings, while Puppet Boss averages 4.7 from 987 ratings.
Do Mayday Memory or Puppet Boss have ads?
Puppet Boss shows ads; Mayday Memory does not.
Which is updated more often, Mayday Memory or Puppet Boss?
Mayday Memory ships an update every 2 months, and Puppet Boss fortnightly. Most recently, Mayday Memory was updated on November 3, 2026 and Puppet Boss on November 3, 2026.

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