# MatchX vs Memory

The clearest difference is price: Memory at Free against MatchX's $1.99. Memory also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 38 months). MatchX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Memory is free to download; MatchX costs $1.99 up front. MatchX sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Memory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MatchX ships an update every 38 months, Memory every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MatchX | Memory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-classic-game/id502626661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 89.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Claudiu Ioan Bran](https://appshunter.io/developer/335350411) | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) |

## What reviewers say

### MatchX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchx/id485980600)

Test your memory and speed by matching cards to clear the board. Compete globally and challenge yourself with four difficulty levels, including unique Hypno and Crazy modes. Unlock achievements and customize your gameplay with various card sets.

**Highlights:** Card matching gameplay, Global player competition, Four difficulty levels, Hypno and Crazy game modes, 32 unlockable achievements, Multiple card sets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letters Card Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Numbers Card Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals Card Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sports Card Set | $0.99 | one-time |


### Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-classic-game/id502626661)

Sharpen your memory and concentration with this classic matching game. Suitable for all ages, it offers multiple difficulty levels and diverse card packs. Compete with others and track your progress while enjoying multilingual support.

**Highlights:** 25 levels of difficulty, 10 diverse card packs, Multilingual support, Apple Game Center competition, Progress tracking, Regular updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upper Case Letters - Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lower Case Letters - Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Food Images - Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Numbers - Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Words - Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Music Instruments - Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sports Images - Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Faces - Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Emoji Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory All Card Packs | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best game
- 👍 Great memory game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Helps improve memory
- 👍 Keeps mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Data mining concerns
- 🔍 Limited card sets/themes
- 👀 Small images on higher levels
- 🤔 Confusing scoring system

**Reported bugs**

- Rapid screen orientation switching
- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to resume previous games

**Requested features**

- Allow users to create custom card sets
- Add more card themes and categories
- Improve scoring system and provide better explanations
- Optimize performance and fix orientation issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MatchX free?

MatchX costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Memory free?

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

### Do MatchX or Memory have ads?

Memory shows ads; MatchX does not.

### Which is updated more often, MatchX or Memory?

MatchX ships an update every 38 months, and Memory every 10 days. Most recently, MatchX was updated on June 5, 2026 and Memory on October 3, 2026.

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