Comparison

Science Makes Sense vs MemoryMagic

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

Head to head
About

Science Makes Sense

This app offers a fun and engaging way to revise GCSE Combined Science. It provides hundreds of multiple-choice questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with instant feedback and progress tracking. Maintain a daily streak to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology topics
  • Instant feedback
  • RAG rating progress tracker
  • Daily streak maintenance
  • Unlock all questions (premium)
  • Alternate app icons (premium)
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Revise GCSE Combined Science in a fun, engaging way. Science Makes Sense features hundreds of multiple-choice questions written by specialist, experienced science teachers. The app includes questions for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The questions are specially written to support all exam boards but with a significant focus on AQA Combined Science. Each time you answer a question, you get instant feedback whether you got the answer correct with a summary at the end of each topic. Each topic gets given a RAG rating, either red, amber or green, based on how well you did when answering the questions. This gives a visual representation of your progress for each topic with overall percentages for each subject. Complete a set of questions every day to maintain your daily streak. PREMIUM FEATURES - Unlock all questions - Get alternate app icons - Set up daily reminders

About

MemoryMagic

Features
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Struggling with GCSE Science revision? Memory Magic makes learning easy with quick, free daily quizzes and retrieval-based learning—helping you revise smarter and retain key concepts for AQA & OCR exams. Why Students Love Memory Magic: • No more guessing what to revise – Everything is mapped to your GCSE Science exam board (AQA & OCR). • 5-minute daily quizzes – Keep your knowledge fresh in just minutes a day. • Stress-free learning – Flexible study that fits around your timetable. • Boost confidence & retention – Concepts naturally stick with retrieval-based learning, the best way to revise for GCSE Science. • Track progress & focus on key areas – Identify and improve weaker topics. Built for Both AQA (Combined & Triple Science) and OCR (Combined & Separate Sciences) (Partial coverage, expanding regularly with new topics!) The Science Behind the Magic: Memory Magic is based on proven spaced repetition and retrieval practice – the same techniques used by top students to retain information longer and recall it with ease. No planning needed – just open the app and start learning. Perfect for: • Students who want to revise effectively without feeling overwhelmed. • Anyone struggling with thick textbooks & not knowing where to start. • Learners looking for a structured but flexible revision approach. Stop worrying about forgetting what you've learned. Start building lasting knowledge that stays with you through GCSE exams and beyond. Download Memory Magic now and stay ahead in exams. (Currently expanding OCR Sciences coverage with regular updates.)

Screenshots

Science Makes Sense4 screens
MemoryMagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MemoryMagic at none against Science Makes Sense's 4. MemoryMagic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Science Makes Sense sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MemoryMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Science Makes Sense ships an update every 5 weeks, MemoryMagic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Science Makes Sense versus MemoryMagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScience Makes SenseMemoryMagic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke RobertsPlanetbeyond

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Science Makes Sense

One-time4
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • Amazing Tip$2.99
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  • Premium$2.99
None

MemoryMagic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Science Makes Sense free?
Science Makes Sense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MemoryMagic free?
MemoryMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Science Makes Sense or MemoryMagic have ads?
Neither Science Makes Sense nor MemoryMagic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Science Makes Sense or MemoryMagic?
Science Makes Sense ships an update every 5 weeks, and MemoryMagic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Science Makes Sense was updated on November 3, 2026 and MemoryMagic on November 8, 2026.

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