# Mayday Memory vs CODE; Dead Ends

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mayday Memory at 982 against CODE; Dead Ends's 93. CODE; Dead Ends's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mayday Memory sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and CODE; Dead Ends sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mayday Memory against 4.7 for CODE; Dead Ends. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mayday Memory has 982 ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Mayday Memory's written reviews are positive against 75% of CODE; Dead Ends's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mayday Memory | CODE; Dead Ends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (982 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayday-memory-choice-sf-otome/id1495623807/reviews) | **[4.7 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-dead-ends/id1666147337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **982** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SKYWALK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467707371) | [Lumiere Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598260901) |

## What reviewers say

### Mayday Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayday-memory-choice-sf-otome/id1495623807)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,690 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double-up Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Upgrade Lv.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gleaming Syd Gift Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gleaming Hansol Gift Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6,050 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Employee Package! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 18,600 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Energy Upgrade | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### CODE; Dead Ends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-dead-ends/id1666147337)

Navigate a zombie apocalypse as a student trying to survive. Encounter and interact with different characters, each with unique skills and personalities, as you make choices that shape your story. Can you find safety amidst the chaos?

**Highlights:** Zombie apocalypse setting, Visual novel gameplay, Branching story paths, Character interactions, Multiple endings, Dating sim elements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 220 Diamonds | $20.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mayday Memory free?

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

### Is CODE; Dead Ends free?

CODE; Dead Ends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mayday Memory or CODE; Dead Ends?

CODE; Dead Ends is rated higher. Mayday Memory averages 4.6 out of 5 from 982 ratings, while CODE; Dead Ends averages 4.7 from 93 ratings.

### Do Mayday Memory or CODE; Dead Ends have ads?

Neither Mayday Memory nor CODE; Dead Ends shows ads.

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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.*