Comparison

Cogstate Lila vs Memory Journey

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

Head to head
About

Cogstate Lila

This app assesses auditory verbal learning and delayed recall by having users repeat words read aloud. It uses familiar consumer item words to test memory accuracy. The results record the recall accuracy of the test taker.

Highlights
  • Auditory verbal learning assessment
  • Delayed recall testing
  • Word list recall
  • Familiar consumer item stimuli
  • Recall accuracy recording
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The Lila App assesses auditory verbal learning and delayed recall. The Lila App test records the recall accuracy of the test taker. This is achieved by the app reading a list of words aloud to the user, then requesting the user to repeat into the microphone as many words as they can remember. The App uses stimulus words that describe basic consumer items, chosen to be commonly available shopping items and basic necessities likely to be highly familiar to individuals in the country and language of test administration.

About

Memory Journey

Features
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Memory Journey gives you a calm, encouraging way to exercise your memory for a few minutes each day. Study words, recognize what you have seen before, match visual pairs, and explore concept-based challenges. Sessions are short, focused, and designed to fit naturally into your daily routine—without timers, pressure, or noisy distractions. Want to try it first? Play an introductory round without creating an account. When you are ready, sign in to continue your daily journey and track your progress over time. WHAT YOU CAN DO WORD RECOGNITION Study a short set of words, then identify which ones you have seen before. Words return across carefully spaced sessions, giving you different kinds of recognition challenges over time. VISUAL MEMORY Turn over tokens and find matching pairs on a peaceful, woodland-themed board. CONCEPT RECOGNITION Explore a different style of memory challenge that adds variety to your daily sessions. PRACTICE HISTORY Follow your streak, review past sessions, and explore simple charts showing your progress over time. OPTIONAL DAILY CHECK-IN Record your sleep, stress, and energy, then compare that context with your practice history. Your check-ins are entirely optional and provided for your personal reference. DATA EXPORT Download a copy of your practice history whenever you choose. WHY YOU’LL ENJOY MEMORY JOURNEY • Short sessions that take only a few minutes • A soothing, uncluttered experience • No timers or high-pressure gameplay • Encouraging feedback focused on consistency • Multiple activities offering different kinds of memory practice • Simple progress tracking over time • Optional context tracking for greater personal insight Memory Journey is designed for anyone who enjoys keeping their memory engaged through a quiet and consistent daily routine. Memory Journey is intended for general practice, personal reflection, and enjoyment. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any health condition. Support and Privacy Privacy Policy: https://www.bigmonkgames.com/privacy-policy-ios-games Terms of Service: https://www.bigmonkgames.com/tos Account deletion: Available in the app under Profile → Delete Account.

Screenshots

Cogstate Lila4 screens
Memory Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cogstate Lila at none against Memory Journey's 2. Cogstate Lila also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price and device support 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. Memory Journey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cogstate Lila asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cogstate Lila versus Memory Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogstate LilaMemory Journey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCogState IncMichael Cozzolino

In-app purchases

None

Cogstate Lila

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Memory Journey

Subscriptions2
  • Memory Journey Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Memory Journey Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Cogstate Lila free?
Cogstate Lila is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Memory Journey free?
Memory Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cogstate Lila or Memory Journey have ads?
Memory Journey shows ads; Cogstate Lila does not.

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