Comparison

Monster Memo vs Mandarin Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Monster Memo

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The idea for this wonderful app came from both of my children, Hanna and Lutz. They wanted to have a memory game that featured monsters, so here it is! To make this a really super special app, the two little ones have not only drawn their own monsters for it, but also created the fantastic sound effects. ... And they had one more very special wish: the triple mode ;-) OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES • There are four different monster memory games - Lutzi's monster - Hanna's monster - The monster ABC - Monster numbers (1-10) • Two game types - The classic memory game with pairs and - a version with three of a kind • Four different difficulty levels (exact numbers vary depending on the device) - Easy: 2 - 4 images - Medium: 3 - 9 images - Hard: 6 - 15 images - Brutal: 15 images • Games can be played with one or two players SOUNDS • Hanna and Lutz each created the sounds for the monsters • Monster ABC can be played with: - monster sounds (spoken by the children) - initial sounds (spoken by Mr Tom Harris) or - letter names (also spoken by Mr Tom Harris). • The monster numbers can be played with: - monster sounds (spoken by the children) or - numbers pronounce normally. • Three languages are available - German - English - Swedish We hope you enjoy the app! We always enjoy receiving your feedback by email at support@janessig.com and ratings in the App Store.

About

Mandarin Challenge

Learn Mandarin through an engaging adventure game. Speak phrases to overcome obstacles, with real-time voice recognition and visual associations. Create custom levels by photographing real-world objects. New content is added regularly.

Highlights
  • Photo-to-level creation
  • Interactive learning
  • Real-time voice recognition
  • Visual association
  • Camera recording
  • Continuous updates
Features
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New: We are now supporting challenges in 9 languages! Experience an innovative approach to mastering Mandarin. In this engaging adventure, obstacles block your way—each displaying pinyin alongside a corresponding image. Speak the correct Mandarin phrase to clear the barrier and continue your journey toward fluency. With interactive learning, real-time voice recognition, and adaptive challenges that evolve with your progress, every level brings a fresh test of your skills. Plus, new levels are continuously added to keep the experience exciting and challenging. Key Features: Photo-to-Level Creation: Snap a picture of any real-world object to generate a custom learning game. Interactive Learning: Enhance your Mandarin pronunciation with a visually immersive, game-based experience. Real-Time Voice Recognition: Practice speaking with instant feedback from your device’s microphone. Visual Association: Strengthen memory by connecting sounds to vivid images. Camera Recording: Use your device’s camera to record gameplay and capture your fun moments in real time. Continuous Updates: New levels are added regularly, ensuring the adventure never stops. Download "Mandarin Challenge" and begin your fun and effective path to Mandarin fluency today! Start speaking Mandarin with confidence! Term of Use: https://playvoicegames.com/terms-mandarin Privacy Policy: https://playvoicegames.com/privacy-mandarin

Screenshots

Monster Memo4 screens
Mandarin Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monster Memo at none against Mandarin Challenge's 2. Mandarin Challenge's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support 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

Monster Memo costs $0.49 and Mandarin Challenge $0.49 up front. Mandarin Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Monster Memo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Memo ships an update every 11 months, Mandarin Challenge weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Monster Memo versus Mandarin Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster MemoMandarin Challenge
Price$0.49$0.49
Rating—4.4 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#90 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan Essig洋 李

In-app purchases

None

Monster Memo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mandarin Challenge

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Monster Memo free?
Monster Memo costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mandarin Challenge free?
Mandarin Challenge costs $0.49, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Monster Memo or Mandarin Challenge have ads?
Neither Monster Memo nor Mandarin Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Memo or Mandarin Challenge?
Monster Memo ships an update every 11 months, and Mandarin Challenge weekly. Most recently, Monster Memo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mandarin Challenge on October 25, 2026.

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