Comparison

Mem vs Drop Thee Ball

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

Drop Thee Ball

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Guide a ball through a maze of platforms and trampolines to reach the goal. With each move, you’ll need to switch worlds at the right moment to create a safe path forward. Timing, precision, and quick thinking are the keys to dropping the ball into the goal! Created by John Bauer and Peter Brumbach for 2D Game Design at Grove City College

Screenshots

Mem4 screens
Drop Thee Ball3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drop Thee Ball at none against Mem's 1. Drop Thee Ball also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mem's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Mem sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drop Thee Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mem ships an update every 5 days, Drop Thee Ball every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mem versus Drop Thee Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemDrop Thee Ball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB135 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChristepher PryerPeter Brumbach

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mem

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Drop Thee Ball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mem free?
Mem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop Thee Ball free?
Drop Thee Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mem or Drop Thee Ball have ads?
Mem shows ads; Drop Thee Ball does not.
Which is updated more often, Mem or Drop Thee Ball?
Mem ships an update every 5 days, and Drop Thee Ball every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mem was updated on November 3, 2026 and Drop Thee Ball on October 28, 2026.

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