# HITSTER vs MemoSonic

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 (#25 vs unranked). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HITSTER | MemoSonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitster/id1621483628/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Koninklijke Jumbo B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621483630) | [MUSICTECH LAB SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450391485) |

## What reviewers say

### HITSTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitster/id1621483628)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Music, #189 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great family game
- 👍 Fun for all ages
- 👍 Brings people together
- 👍 Awesome concept
- 👍 Works well with Spotify Premium

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant disconnection from Spotify
- 🐛 Requires reconnecting Spotify after every song
- 🐛 Incorrect songs played
- 🐛 Visible song titles when scanning
- 🐛 Buggy app experience

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### MemoSonic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memosonic/id6743499949)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
