# Memory! vs Concentration

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Concentration at none against Memory!'s 10. Concentration also leads on ads (none vs shown). Memory!'s advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 17 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Memory! against 4.3 for Concentration. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory! has 2.8K ratings behind it against 4, 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 67% of Concentration's.

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, Concentration every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory! | Concentration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id467939841/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concentration-card-gamepedia/id1586902492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irina Schens](https://appshunter.io/developer/460727003) | [Tadayoshi Yasuda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568481278) |

## 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


### Concentration

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concentration-card-gamepedia/id1586902492)

A classic card matching game where players flip cards to find pairs. Test your memory to collect all cards within the time limit and progress through 20 increasingly challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Card matching gameplay, Memory challenge, Time limit mode, 20 progressive stages, Collect card pairs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory! free?

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

### Is Concentration free?

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

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

Memory! is rated higher. Memory! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Concentration averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Memory! or Concentration have ads?

Memory! shows ads; Concentration does not.

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

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, and Concentration every 17 months. Most recently, Memory! was updated on September 22, 2026 and Concentration on September 9, 2026.

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