# Memento M. vs Orphans

Memento M. and Orphans both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Orphans's written reviews are positive against 68% of Memento M.'s. Orphans also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 474). Memento M.'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memento M. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Orphans sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Memento M. against 4.6 for Orphans. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orphans has 2.6K ratings behind it against 474, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Memento M.'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Orphans's.

Memento M. ships an update every 4 days, Orphans every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memento M. | Orphans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memento-m/id1533799527/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orphans/id1629645742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 474 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Long Jaunt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661461365) | [SponsorAds GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273662470) |

## What reviewers say

### Memento M.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memento-m/id1533799527)

An interactive psychological thriller where you play as a cybersecurity expert and a father investigating a series of murders. Your choices shape the narrative and lead to one of four distinct endings.

**Highlights:** Four different endings, Realistic character interaction, Dual protagonist storyline, Interactive investigation elements, Artistic photography and video, Deep psychological narrative

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Last Offer! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1250 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| 3750 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting story
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Immersive experience
- 👍 Realistic atmosphere
- 👍 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Bugs with in-app purchases
- 🔋 Difficult mini-games
- 🔋 Progression blocked by mini-games
- 🔋 Lack of language options

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after in-app purchases
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent translations

**Requested features**

- More dialogue options
- Ability to skip difficult mini-games
- Improved sound quality for phone calls
- Ability to influence story outcomes


### Orphans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orphans/id1629645742)

Embark on a chilling interactive horror mystery where your decisions shape the narrative. Help a group of friends uncover dark secrets within an abandoned orphanage, facing disturbing phenomena and a thickening fog. Your choices determine the story's outcome and ending.

**Highlights:** Interactive horror mystery, Player decisions affect story, Uncover dark secrets, Communicate via messenger, Customizable themes and profile pictures, In-game notes for story recap, Background music option

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium-Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Flatrate-Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 40 BicS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 BicS | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 BicS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Herzen Flatrate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| 800 BicS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Flatrate | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging story and characters
- 👍 Immersive interactive experience
- 🎨 High-quality visuals and videos
- 🔒 No ads or paywalls to progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Slow pacing and excessive dialogue
- 🎮 Frustrating and difficult mini-games
- 💰 Paid features and unlocks are expensive
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance and loading times
- Purchased content not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More player agency and choices
- Ability to skip or bypass mini-games
- Improved difficulty balancing for mini-games
- More diverse gender and sexuality options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memento M. free?

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

### Is Orphans free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Memento M. or Orphans?

Orphans is rated higher. Memento M. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while Orphans averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Memento M. or Orphans have ads?

Both Memento M. and Orphans show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Memento M. or Orphans?

Memento M. ships an update every 4 days, and Orphans every 9 days. Most recently, Memento M. was updated on November 3, 2026 and Orphans on November 3, 2026.

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