Comparison

HITSTER vs MemoSonic

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

Head to head
About

HITSTER

This app enhances a physical card game by playing music associated with scanned cards. Players arrange songs chronologically to create a music timeline and compete to collect the most hits. It's designed for easy setup and fun social gatherings.

Highlights
  • Scan song cards to play music
  • Arrange songs chronologically
  • Compete to collect hits
  • Play solo or as a team
  • Easy setup and rules
  • Integrates with Spotify
Features
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YOU NEED THE HITSTER CARD GAME TO USE THIS APP. Create an instant party with HITSTER, the music card game of the century! Listen to over 100 years of amazing hits, take turns arranging them in chronological order on your music timeline and create your trip down memory lane. The first player to collect 10 hits is the winner. With more than 300 of the greatest hits from the last 100 years, HITSTER is the perfect game for an evening with lots of laughing, singing, dancing and sharing memories. Simply open the box, scan a song card with this HITSTER app and let the music do the rest to create an instant party. So what are you waiting for? Invite your friends to have fun together and see who is crowned the HITSTER. Game characteristics: - Everybody is invited for the HITSTER party! Super easy rules and no game set-up gets the party started in no-time. Simply scan a card with the free Hitster app and the music starts playing automatically in Spotify, isn't that cool? - HITSTER is the music game in which you don’t have to be a music expert. Simply guess if a song was released before or after other songs in your music timeline. The futher you are in building your timeline the more challenging it becomes. Your chances of winning increases if you can also name the artists and song titles. - Are you craving to show of your music knowledge? Play HITSTER with the Pro rules or even Expert rules in which you have to know the exact year, artist and song title. - Fancy a less competitive trip down memory lane? Then HITSTER can also be played as one team or by yourself. GET THE PARTY STARTED! HITSTER requires a mobile phone with an internet connection. For the best experience, use the free HITSTER app and Spotify. Visit www.hitstergame.com for device compatibility. For the latest Hitster news, updates, and competitions, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @hitsterparty.

About

MemoSonic

Features
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Unlike traditional memory games, MemoSonic lets you match sounds instead of just images, making it a unique and immersive experience. How to Play: - Choose from three categories: Animals, Instruments, or Music - Flip cards and listen to the sounds - Find the matching pairs to complete the game! Why You’ll Love MemoSonic: - Engaging sound-based gameplay - Train your memory in a fun and interactive way - Stunning visuals and smooth animations - Suitable for all ages—great for kids and adults alike! Start playing MemoSonic today and put your auditory memory to the test!

Screenshots

HITSTER4 screens
MemoSonic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MemoSonic at every 3 days against HITSTER's every 3 weeks. MemoSonic also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). HITSTER's advantage is chart position (#24 vs unranked). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HITSTER ships an update every 3 weeks, MemoSonic every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HITSTER versus MemoSonic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHITSTERMemoSonic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB42 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperKoninklijke Jumbo B.VMUSICTECH LAB SP Z O O

Bugs and requests

HITSTER

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to connect to Spotify
  • Wrong songs played
  • Constant need to re-authorize Spotify

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for Apple Music
  • Ability to advance/rewind songs
  • More song options and newer music
  • Explicit song indicators

MemoSonic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HITSTER

No in-app purchases

None

MemoSonic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HITSTER free?
HITSTER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MemoSonic free?
MemoSonic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HITSTER or MemoSonic have ads?
Neither HITSTER nor MemoSonic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HITSTER or MemoSonic?
HITSTER ships an update every 3 weeks, and MemoSonic every 3 days. Most recently, HITSTER was updated on November 12, 2026 and MemoSonic on November 8, 2026.

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