# Memory! vs Memory Games with Animals

The clearest difference is ads: Memory Games with Animals at none against Memory!'s shown. Memory Games with Animals also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 2.8K). Memory!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Memory Games with Animals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.2 for Memory Games with Animals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory Games with Animals has 25K ratings behind it against 2.8K, 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 74% of Memory Games with Animals's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory! | Memory Games with Animals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id467939841/reviews)** | [4.2 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-games-with-animals/id631738108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 74.1% 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 | 20 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) | [Sergio Licea](https://appshunter.io/developer/469446041) |

## 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 Games with Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-games-with-animals/id631738108)

Enhance your memory with a fun matching pairs game featuring various card categories like animals, dinosaurs, and fruits. Adjust difficulty levels and enjoy a no-ad experience with sound effects and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Matching pairs gameplay, Multiple card categories, Adjustable difficulty levels, Over 270 card images, No ads, Sound effects, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Images | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for short-term memory skills
- 👍 Suitable for 2yo to adults
- 👍 Great brain exercise
- 👍 Fun and interesting game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks timer and scoring features
- 💰 Paid content required to unlock more features
- 🐛 Unable to advance beyond basic levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game asks for permissions to access contacts without explanation
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add timer and scoring features
- Unlock more free content
- Improve progress tracking and performance metrics
- Include pictures for older audiences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory! free?

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

### Is Memory Games with Animals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Memory! or Memory Games with Animals?

Memory! is rated higher. Memory! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Memory Games with Animals averages 4.2 from 25K ratings.

### Do Memory! or Memory Games with Animals have ads?

Memory! shows ads; Memory Games with Animals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memory! or Memory Games with Animals?

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, and Memory Games with Animals every 4 months. Most recently, Memory! was updated on September 22, 2026 and Memory Games with Animals on September 24, 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.*