# Concentrate! vs Memory Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Concentrate! at none against Memory Games's 11. Concentrate! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Memory Games's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (901 vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory Games sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Concentrate! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Memory Games holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory Games has 901 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Concentrate!'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Memory Games's.

Concentrate! ships an update every 3 months, Memory Games every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Concentrate! | Memory Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concentrate/id490393546/reviews) | **[4.7 (901 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-games-concentration/id877559971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **901** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [norbert nagy](https://appshunter.io/developer/328221395) | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) |

## What reviewers say

### Concentrate!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concentrate/id490393546)

Test and improve your focus and reaction time with a color-matching game.  The objective is to correctly identify if the displayed color word matches its font color, aiming for speed and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Color word-font color matching, Tests concentration, Measures reaction speed, Game Center Leaderboards, Single-player mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Memory Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-games-concentration/id877559971)

Enhance your memory and concentration with this engaging game. It offers 25 difficulty levels and over 10 themed card packs, suitable for all ages. Track your progress and compete with others globally.

**Highlights:** Memory and concentration training, 25 difficulty levels, 10+ themed card packs, Global score comparison, Soothing graphics and animations, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Memory Card Pack Lower Case Letters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory Card Pack Music Instruments | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory Card Pack Numbers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory Card Pack Sports Images | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory  Card Pack Upper Case Letters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory Card Pack Words | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack "Faces" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack Emoji | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack Animals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Effective memory and focus improvement
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and clear graphics
- 📱 Simple and intuitive design
- 🎯 Multiple difficulty levels for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes after rating 5 stars
- ❌ Limited free content (only food category)
- 📚 Lack of game instructions/directions
- 🔄 Loss of progress when switching devices
- 🖼️ Similar-looking images can be confusing

**Reported bugs**

- App stops opening after giving 5-star rating
- Game fails to launch or becomes unplayable
- Progress not transferable between devices
- Compatibility issues with device changes

**Requested features**

- More diverse and varied card images
- Ranking system for multiple attempts
- Speed/time-based challenges
- More free category options
- Progress transfer between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Concentrate! free?

Concentrate! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Memory Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Concentrate! or Memory Games?

Memory Games is rated higher. Concentrate! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Memory Games averages 4.7 from 901 ratings.

### Do Concentrate! or Memory Games have ads?

Memory Games shows ads; Concentrate! does not.

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

Concentrate! ships an update every 3 months, and Memory Games every 9 days. Most recently, Concentrate! was updated on September 17, 2026 and Memory Games on September 26, 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.*