# Memory! vs Visual Recall Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Recall Challenge at 4.8 against Memory!'s 4.3. Visual Recall Challenge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Memory!'s advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 6) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Visual Recall Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual Recall Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory! has 2.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Memory!'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Visual Recall Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, Visual Recall Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory! | Visual Recall Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id467939841/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-recall-challenge/id1012962523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irina Schens](https://appshunter.io/developer/460727003) | [MagicDevs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962673377) |

## What reviewers say

### Memory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id467939841)

Engaging memory matching game with colorful cards to train your brain. Adjust difficulty with board size and choose from various card sets. Fun for all ages and beneficial for cognitive training.

**Highlights:** Memory matching gameplay, Colorful and vivid card sets, Adjustable board size (4-30 cards), Over 15 different categories, Multiple card set themes, Cognitive training for memory and concentration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multicolor! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smileys! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mixed Mode! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buttons! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animals! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Professions! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cars and Trucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Owls! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds! | $2.99 | one-time |
| All expansion packs! | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and memory-enhancing
- 🧠 Helps improve memory and concentration
- 🤗 Fun and enjoyable for all ages
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some content locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Difficulty unlocking higher levels
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Purchased content not properly unlocked

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More variety in game modes and themes
- Ability to customize difficulty levels


### Visual Recall Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-recall-challenge/id1012962523)

Test your visual memory with this addictive puzzle game. Memorize patterns and match images through increasingly difficult levels. Improve your concentration and visual retention skills while having fun.

**Highlights:** Visual memory testing, Pattern memorization, Image matching, Progressive difficulty levels, Concentration training, Visual retention improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory! free?

Memory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual Recall Challenge free?

Visual Recall Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memory! or Visual Recall Challenge?

Visual Recall Challenge is rated higher. Memory! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Visual Recall Challenge averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Memory! or Visual Recall Challenge have ads?

Memory! shows ads; Visual Recall Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memory! or Visual Recall Challenge?

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, and Visual Recall Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Memory! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Visual Recall Challenge on September 30, 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.*