# Sporcle vs Memory Athlete

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memory Athlete at 100% against Sporcle's 35%. Memory Athlete also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Sporcle's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 3) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sporcle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Memory Athlete sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sporcle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporcle has 4.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Sporcle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Memory Athlete's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sporcle ships an update monthly, Memory Athlete weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sporcle | Memory Athlete |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-athlete/id6741810262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sporcle, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/353642904) | [Angelo Tricarico](https://appshunter.io/developer/691094363) |

## What reviewers say

### Sporcle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sporcle/id1572007006)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Trivia, #45 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Engage in a vast collection of trivia games and quizzes covering countless topics. Test your knowledge with various formats, compete with others, and earn achievements. Offers both free and premium experiences.

**Highlights:** Over 1 million trivia games, Hundreds of categories, Multiple quiz formats, Play solo or against others, Badges and achievements, Create your own quizzes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Sporcle Orange | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year of Sporcle Orange | $59.99 | per year |
| 250 Florins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Florins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Florins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Florins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for trivia and quizzes
- 👍 Lots of variety and categories
- 😊 Fun and engaging experience
- 💡 Helpful for memory training and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with picture quizzes
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads, even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired quizzes
- 🔍 Subpar mobile optimization, issues with keyboard and screen size

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Keyboard issues, unable to close or move it
- Picture/map quizzes not rendering properly
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting quizzes

**Requested features**

- Add quiz history and ability to replay past quizzes
- Improve search and filtering options
- Optimize for better mobile experience, especially with picture/map quizzes
- Provide more customization options (e.g., disable timer)


### Memory Athlete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-athlete/id6741810262)

Enhance your memory and cognitive skills with a champion-inspired training app. Engage in structured exercises, track progress with detailed analytics, and compete globally. Build and share Memory Palaces to optimize recall.

**Highlights:** Memory Palace creation and sharing, Structured training modes (numbers, cards, images), Global rankings and leaderboards, Advanced progress analytics, Daily goals and achievements, Adaptive difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 12 Months | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sporcle free?

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

### Is Memory Athlete free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sporcle or Memory Athlete?

Sporcle is rated higher. Sporcle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Memory Athlete averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sporcle or Memory Athlete have ads?

Sporcle shows ads; Memory Athlete does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sporcle or Memory Athlete?

Sporcle ships an update monthly, and Memory Athlete weekly. Most recently, Sporcle was updated on October 27, 2026 and Memory Athlete on October 22, 2026.

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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.*