Comparison

Memory! vs Memory Matches 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Memory!

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
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Memory! is very cute and funny memory matches game with many different colorful and vivid cards which you will definitely love! This game is not only very addictive and fun to play, but it helps also in parallel to train your memory and concentration abilities! There are more then 210 cards to play over 15 different categories and the difficulty of each game can be flexible adjusted by selecting of the board size from 4 to 30 cards! Look on all these 5 stars reviews from our happy users! by Neanea76 - United States, Good memory game! Play this game now, it is awesome! by Carolynjean55 – Canada, Good memory game! My memory is terrible with these kind of games….I am seeing an improvement each time I play!!! by kate1969465931 – Australia, Love this game! Is super easy for kids and challenging for adults when you do 20 cards. I love putting my younger cousins on this app when they are being annoying. :) by SmartSLP – United States Great tool for therapists! I use this for my stroke patients with cognition deficits. Glad to have this tool. by my pootie - United States, Fun! This game is awesome love it I sent it to my grand daughter she’s three she loves it thank you make some more! by JJ :-) – United Kingdom, Great game to pass the time & keep the brain going. Various levels for any age! by B F C – United States, Sharpen your mind! Provides a necessary distraction periodically and a way to pass the time while waiting in COVID lines! by maryann714 – United States Good memory game! Like all the colors and shapes. Really a good overall app. Would definitely recommend it for people wanting to improve their memory. by TheMatster13 – United Kingdom, Jellies 3! Whatever jellies are they sure are funny! Ahahahahahahaha! by Cruznlcsw – United States, Great memory game. Get this game you won’t be sorry! by Nadach@nce – United States, Memory! So much fun and challenging! by Jazzie baby 82 – United States Great Game! An Awesome game…hours of fun! √ How to play: Initially you will see all memory cards turned face down. Tap on one of the card and remember the picture on it. With the next tap try to find and flip the card with the same picture as previous one. If pictures on the both cards will be the same they will stay opened and you can continue with the next pairs. Otherwise both cards will flip back over and you will get another try to match cards. Try to find all matching card pairs with less clicks and minimal time as possible to get higher score! √ Game modes: Depending from you needs and skills, the complexity of the memory matches game can be adjusted between 6, 12, 20, 24 and 30 cards. You can also select the type of the Memory Cards which will appears - there are 13 different card sets, plus mixed mode, where all card sets are mixed together. √ Available Cards Sets: + Unicolor + Multicolor + Mosaic + Desserts + Jelly + Smileys + Egg Animals + Egg Professions + Diamonds + Cars and Trucks + Owls + Speedboats + Bugs + Buttons + Multicolor Plus + Mixed mode √ Major Features: + 5 levels of difficulty with 4, 6, 12, 20, 24 and 30 memory cards + Over 400 cute and funny game cards, uniquely designed for this app only + Simple and intuitive interface which is easy to play + Tracking of the High Scores in the Game Center + Universal app design to support all iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) √ Your Benefits: + Fun & easy memory training game + Perfect brain training activity for all ages + Visual memory training + Increasing of short term memory + Improvement of concentration abilities + Development of cognitive skills Do not wait and download this app now, it will help to train your brain and you will enjoy it forever!

About

Memory Matches 2

Challenge your memory with a card matching game featuring multiple modes and themes. Progress through increasingly complex boards and unlock new content by earning in-game currency or making purchases. Enjoy family multiplayer and educational elements.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (Timed, Accuracy, Multiplayer, RedX)
  • Over 4,000 unique card themes
  • Adjustable board sizes (4x4 to 10x10)
  • Family multiplayer for 2-5 players
  • Educational themes for skill building
  • Unlockable content via stars
  • Daily streak system
Features
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Memory Matches 2 — played over 200 million times. Flip cards, find matching pairs, and challenge your memory across 4 game modes, 20 card themes, and boards from 4×4 to 10×10. — 4 WAYS TO PLAY — - Timed — Race the clock for your fastest clear - Accuracy — Minimize mistakes for a perfect score - Multiplayer — Pass-and-play for 2 to 5 players on one device - RedX — High-stakes countdown: find all pairs before time expires — 4,232 UNIQUE CARDS — Choose from animals, sports, travel, people, seasonal, and everyday objects. Educational themes pair related cards conceptually — the number "5" matches with five dots, and uppercase letters match lowercase — so every session builds real memory skills. — TRAIN YOUR CONCENTRATION — Start with a simple 4×4 grid and work up to a massive 10×10 board on iPad. Earn stars by beating your high scores, then spend them to unlock new themes, larger grids, and additional game modes. The more you play, the more opens up. — FAMILY MULTIPLAYER — Place your device in the middle of the group and take turns. When you match a pair, you keep your turn. Supports 2, 3, 4, or 5 players simultaneously — track everyone's score in real time and crown the winner when the board clears. — EDUCATION + FUN — Letters A–Z, counting with Numbers and Dots, and color recognition make this a genuine brain trainer for all ages. A daily streak system helps build consistent practice habits. — iPAD PLAYERS GET MORE — Exclusive 8×8, 9×9, and 10×10 grids are designed specifically for the larger screen, with a dedicated layout for every board size and all orientations supported. — PLAY FREE, UNLOCK MORE — Earn stars through normal gameplay and spend them on themes, board sizes, and modes at your own pace. Watch a rewarded video for a bonus 20 stars, or purchase a star pack to unlock content faster. Remove ads permanently with a one-time purchase, or choose a monthly subscription — rewarded videos remain available by your choice at any time. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Memory!4 screens
Memory Matches 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Memory Matches 2 at 4.8 against Memory!'s 4.3. Memory Matches 2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 2.8K). Memory!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Memory! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Memory Matches 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memory Matches 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 9.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Memory!'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Memory Matches 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, Memory Matches 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Memory! versus Memory Matches 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory!Memory Matches 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.8K ratings)4.8 (9.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K9.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB82 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIrina SchensLumate, LLC

Customer experience

Memory!

All ratings2,846 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative9.6%

Memory Matches 2

All ratings9,398 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative20.5%

User reviews

Memory!

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Memory Matches 2

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent memory training app
  • 🧠 Helps improve cognitive function
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Great for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
  • ⏱️ Slow card flipping animation
  • 🔇 No option to disable sound effects
  • 🔒 Locked content requires payment

Bugs and requests

Memory!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Purchased content not properly unlocked

Requested features

3 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More variety in game modes and themes
  • Ability to customize difficulty levels

Memory Matches 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cards not displaying properly after update
  • Scoreboard issues and incorrect scoring
  • App crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Inability to save progress and high scores

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back multiplayer mode
  • Add customization options for card designs
  • Improve scoring system and accuracy tracking
  • Allow disabling of sound effects

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Memory!

One-time10
  • Multicolor!$1.99
  • Smileys!$1.99
  • Mixed Mode!$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Buttons!$1.99
  • Animals!$1.99
  • Professions!$1.99
  • Cars and Trucks$1.99
  • Owls!$1.99
  • Diamonds!$2.99
  • All expansion packs!$5.99
4 purchases

Memory Matches 2

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free + Early Access$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • 20$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • 125$4.99

Questions

Is Memory! free?
Memory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memory Matches 2 free?
Memory Matches 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memory! or Memory Matches 2?
Memory Matches 2 is rated higher. Memory! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Memory Matches 2 averages 4.8 from 9.4K ratings.
Do Memory! or Memory Matches 2 have ads?
Both Memory! and Memory Matches 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memory! or Memory Matches 2?
Memory! ships an update every 4 months, and Memory Matches 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Memory! was updated on September 22, 2026 and Memory Matches 2 on September 22, 2026.

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