Comparison

Mem vs Monsty

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

Head to head
About

Mem

This is a casual memory matching game for all ages that helps improve focus and memory. It features various shape themes and customizable difficulty levels to keep your brain sharp in a fun way.

Highlights
  • Memory pair matching
  • Shape recognition themes
  • Multiple game modes (Casual, Lockout, Challenge)
  • Adjustable timer for difficulty
  • Focus and concentration enhancement
Features
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Mem-mur-re (Memory) is a casual memory pair matching game designed to help adults and kids focus on improving their memory. Each stage features a different shape theme, allowing players to focus on not only pattern recognition but also shape recognition! Work on enhancing your concentration and memory in a fun and enjoyable way to keep your brain sharp! (Features) GAME MODES Casual: For a simple laid back experience where there is no limit to the number of mistakes you are allowed. Lockout: For a bit more of a game challenge. Each tile can only be selected 3 times before becoming locked and unmatchable. Challenge: For the most challenging gamer types. Each level has a finite amount of attempts to complete the entire level. __________________________________________________________________________ CUSTOMIZABLE DIFFICULTY Players can use an adjustable timer to tailor the game to your current memory level skill.(Deciding how long flipped cards should be revealing) __________________________________________________________________________ -THEME SHAPED LEVELS -Squares, Circles, Triangles, Stars, and Hex- To help players focus on any particular SHAPE when it comes to the pattern and shape recognition.

About

Monsty

Features
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Monsty: Monsty Says — watch, repeat, go one further. Monsty and his monster friends light up one after another. Watch the order, then tap them back the same way. Every correct round adds another step, and the sequence keeps growing until you slip. Simple enough for small children, and genuinely tricky a dozen rounds in. Monsty: Monsty Says is built for short rounds that the whole family ends up competing over. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT - Classic Simon Says play — watch the monsters, repeat the sequence, then go one further - Train your memory — recall longer and longer patterns as the rounds build up - Sharpens concentration — attention and focus practice that feels like play, not training - Grows with you — each round adds a step, so it scales from toddler to grown-up - Colorful monster friends — bright, friendly characters for every age - Simple tap controls — no reading and no instructions needed - Privacy first — no accounts, no tracking, nothing leaves your device - Free to play — the full game, with no in-app purchases HOW TO PLAY The monsters flash in order. Watch closely, then tap them in the same sequence. Get it right and the pattern grows by one. Get it wrong and the round ends — then try again and beat your best run. MADE FOR FAMILIES Short rounds make it easy to hand the device around, and because the sequence grows step by step, a four-year-old and a grandparent can both find their level. No timers, no pressure, no sign-up. Contact: patricia@patricia-sauer.com

Screenshots

Mem4 screens
Monsty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monsty at none against Mem's shown. Mem's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Mem sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monsty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mem ships an update every 5 days, Monsty monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mem versus Monsty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemMonsty
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChristepher PryerPATRICIA SAUER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mem

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Monsty

One-time1
  • Full version$0.99

Questions

Is Mem free?
Mem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monsty free?
Monsty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mem or Monsty have ads?
Mem shows ads; Monsty does not.
Which is updated more often, Mem or Monsty?
Mem ships an update every 5 days, and Monsty monthly. Most recently, Mem was updated on November 3, 2026 and Monsty on November 4, 2026.

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