# Memory! vs Card Pairs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memory! at 80% against Card Pairs's 40%. Memory! also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 158). Card Pairs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Card Pairs sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Card Pairs holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory! has 2.8K ratings behind it against 158, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Memory!'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Card Pairs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory! | Card Pairs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id467939841/reviews) | **[4.5 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-pairs/id606855693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 158 |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irina Schens](https://appshunter.io/developer/460727003) | [Override](https://appshunter.io/developer/560756483) |

## 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


### Card Pairs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-pairs/id606855693)

This classic memory game challenges players to find matching pairs of face-down cards. It's designed to sharpen concentration for both children and adults, featuring hand-drawn cards and a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Find matching card pairs, Play solo or with friends locally, Hand-drawn card designs, Unlock new card packs, Clean user interface

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| On the beach | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wintertime | $0.99 | one-time |
| In the woods | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fear and Horror | $0.99 | one-time |
| Come fly with me | $0.99 | one-time |
| In the zoo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory! free?

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

### Is Card Pairs free?

Card Pairs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memory! or Card Pairs?

Card Pairs is rated higher. Memory! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Card Pairs averages 4.5 from 158 ratings.

### Do Memory! or Card Pairs have ads?

Memory! shows ads; Card Pairs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memory! or Card Pairs?

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, and Card Pairs every 4 months. Most recently, Memory! was updated on September 22, 2026 and Card Pairs on September 22, 2026.

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