# Memory! vs Captain Memo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Memory! at 2.8K against Captain Memo's 108. Captain Memo's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Captain Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Captain Memo 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 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Memory!'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Captain Memo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, Captain Memo every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory! | Captain Memo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory/id467939841/reviews) | **[4.5 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-memo-the-memory-game/id817586038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Irina Schens](https://appshunter.io/developer/460727003) | [Andre Castany](https://appshunter.io/developer/817586041) |

## 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


### Captain Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-memo-the-memory-game/id817586038)

Sharpen your memory with this engaging card-matching game. Find pairs to earn points, create combos, and progress through challenging levels. Play solo, against a friend on the same device, or online.

**Highlights:** Card matching, Brain training, Point scoring, Combo system, Multiplayer modes, 32 levels, Special cards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory! free?

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

### Is Captain Memo free?

Captain Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memory! or Captain Memo?

Captain Memo is rated higher. Memory! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Captain Memo averages 4.5 from 108 ratings.

### Do Memory! or Captain Memo have ads?

Both Memory! and Captain Memo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Memory! or Captain Memo?

Memory! ships an update every 4 months, and Captain Memo every 6 months. Most recently, Memory! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Captain Memo on October 16, 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.*