# Memory! vs Memory Match

Memory! and Memory Match both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Memory!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Memory Match's. Memory! also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Memory Match's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Memory Match sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Memory! against 4.3 for Memory Match. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory! has 2.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Memory!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Memory Match's.

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, Memory Match every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory! | Memory Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id467939841/reviews) | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-brain-training/id1484096926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 159 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) | [Gennady Pucherevin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452291416) |

## 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


### Memory Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-brain-training/id1484096926)

Sharpen your mind with this memory game. Flip cards to find matching pairs, testing your recall and concentration. Offers customizable levels, competitive modes, and daily hints to enhance your brain training experience.

**Highlights:** Constructor mode for custom levels, Competitive modes: best score, best time, Multiple game rules (attempts, time), iCloud progress saving, Achievements and Game Center records, Free daily hints

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memory Premium - 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Memory Premium - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Memory Premium - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Triple Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory! free?

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

### Is Memory Match free?

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

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

Memory! and Memory Match are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 14 ratings respectively.

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

Both Memory! and Memory Match show ads.

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

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, and Memory Match every 3 weeks. Most recently, Memory! was updated on September 22, 2026 and Memory Match on September 14, 2026.

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