# Memory! vs NBack Game

The clearest difference is rating: NBack Game at 5.0 against Memory!'s 4.3. NBack Game also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Memory!'s advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 27) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NBack Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

NBack Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory! has 2.8K ratings behind it against 27, 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 89% of NBack Game's.

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, NBack Game every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory! | NBack Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id467939841/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irina Schens](https://appshunter.io/developer/460727003) | [Kornel Miszczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542512370) |

## 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


### NBack Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368)

This game challenges your memory by requiring you to match sounds and positions from a specified number of rounds ago. Regular play has been shown to enhance both short-term and long-term memory recall. Unlock new levels as you successfully complete each stage of increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** N-back task implementation, Sound and position matching, Short and long-term memory improvement, 25 difficulty levels, Progressive level unlocking, In-game tutorial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory! free?

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

### Is NBack Game free?

NBack Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Memory! or NBack Game?

NBack Game is rated higher. Memory! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while NBack Game averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do Memory! or NBack Game have ads?

Memory! shows ads; NBack Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memory! or NBack Game?

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, and NBack Game every 3 weeks. Most recently, Memory! was updated on September 29, 2026 and NBack Game on September 29, 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.*