# Memory! vs The Monster Match

The clearest difference is rating: The Monster Match at 5.0 against Memory!'s 4.3. The Monster Match also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Memory!'s advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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 The Monster Match sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Monster Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory! has 2.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Memory!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of The Monster Match's.

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, The Monster Match weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory! | The Monster Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id467939841/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-monster-match-card-memory/id1462676215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irina Schens](https://appshunter.io/developer/460727003) | [The Native Dev, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462671328) |

## 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


### The Monster Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-monster-match-card-memory/id1462676215)

A fast and fun fantasy memory game where you flip cards to match pairs of monsters, heroes, and bosses. Train your brain and sharpen your memory with quick gameplay sessions. Compete on leaderboards for the best scores.

**Highlights:** Classic memory card gameplay, Fantasy character matching, Leaderboard competition, Quick and simple gameplay, No accounts required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Donation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory! free?

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

### Is The Monster Match free?

The Monster Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memory! or The Monster Match?

The Monster Match is rated higher. Memory! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while The Monster Match averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Memory! or The Monster Match have ads?

Memory! shows ads; The Monster Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memory! or The Monster Match?

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, and The Monster Match weekly. Most recently, Memory! was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Monster Match on November 3, 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.*