Comparison

Memory Matches 2 vs Memory Training

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Memory Matches 2

Challenge your memory with a card matching game featuring multiple modes and themes. Progress through increasingly complex boards and unlock new content by earning in-game currency or making purchases. Enjoy family multiplayer and educational elements.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (Timed, Accuracy, Multiplayer, RedX)
  • Over 4,000 unique card themes
  • Adjustable board sizes (4x4 to 10x10)
  • Family multiplayer for 2-5 players
  • Educational themes for skill building
  • Unlockable content via stars
  • Daily streak system
Features
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Memory Matches 2 — played over 200 million times. Flip cards, find matching pairs, and challenge your memory across 4 game modes, 20 card themes, and boards from 4×4 to 10×10. — 4 WAYS TO PLAY — - Timed — Race the clock for your fastest clear - Accuracy — Minimize mistakes for a perfect score - Multiplayer — Pass-and-play for 2 to 5 players on one device - RedX — High-stakes countdown: find all pairs before time expires — 4,232 UNIQUE CARDS — Choose from animals, sports, travel, people, seasonal, and everyday objects. Educational themes pair related cards conceptually — the number "5" matches with five dots, and uppercase letters match lowercase — so every session builds real memory skills. — TRAIN YOUR CONCENTRATION — Start with a simple 4×4 grid and work up to a massive 10×10 board on iPad. Earn stars by beating your high scores, then spend them to unlock new themes, larger grids, and additional game modes. The more you play, the more opens up. — FAMILY MULTIPLAYER — Place your device in the middle of the group and take turns. When you match a pair, you keep your turn. Supports 2, 3, 4, or 5 players simultaneously — track everyone's score in real time and crown the winner when the board clears. — EDUCATION + FUN — Letters A–Z, counting with Numbers and Dots, and color recognition make this a genuine brain trainer for all ages. A daily streak system helps build consistent practice habits. — iPAD PLAYERS GET MORE — Exclusive 8×8, 9×9, and 10×10 grids are designed specifically for the larger screen, with a dedicated layout for every board size and all orientations supported. — PLAY FREE, UNLOCK MORE — Earn stars through normal gameplay and spend them on themes, board sizes, and modes at your own pace. Watch a rewarded video for a bonus 20 stars, or purchase a star pack to unlock content faster. Remove ads permanently with a one-time purchase, or choose a monthly subscription — rewarded videos remain available by your choice at any time. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

About

Memory Training

This brain-training game challenges you to remember the quantity and direction of colored ducks. Test your memory against the clock and see if you can beat a first grader's score. It's easy to learn but difficult to master, offering addictive gameplay for all ages.

Highlights
  • Remember duck colors and directions
  • Timed challenges
  • Bonus points for speed
  • Cute duck characters
  • Compete via Game Center
Features
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It is an attractive memory game. The rule is easy: remember the numbers of ducks in different colors and directions. But it will be the most challenging game to your brain! Are you really smarter than a 1st grader? HOW TO PLAY: - Staring at the screen, little ducks will appear and go to the left side or the right side. - Remember the numbers of ducks in different colors and directions. - The app will ask you a question after all the ducks have gone. For example: "How many red ducks went to the left side?" - Answer the question in 5 seconds. - You'll get bonus points if you answer fast enough. FEATURES: - It's easy to play and insanely additive. But it's not easy to get high score. - The ducks are very cute. Kids will also love this game. - It's very interesting if you play this game with your friends and family. You can compete with others via Game Center. 1, 2, 3! There are 3 yellow ducks going to the left! Try to remember all the ducks and answer the question as fast as you can! Have fun!

Screenshots

Memory Matches 24 screens
Memory Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memory Training at none against Memory Matches 2's 4. Memory Training also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Memory Matches 2's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Memory Matches 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Memory Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memory Training holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory Matches 2 has 9.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Memory Matches 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Memory Training's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory Matches 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Memory Training every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Memory Matches 2 versus Memory Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory Matches 2Memory Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.4K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumate, LLCPeikun Duan

Customer experience

Memory Matches 2

All ratings9,398 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative20.8%

Memory Training

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Memory Matches 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cards not displaying properly after update
  • Scoreboard issues and incorrect scoring
  • App crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Inability to save progress and high scores

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back multiplayer mode
  • Add customization options for card designs
  • Improve scoring system and accuracy tracking
  • Allow disabling of sound effects

Memory Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Memory Matches 2

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free + Early Access$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • 20$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • 125$4.99
None

Memory Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Memory Matches 2 free?
Memory Matches 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memory Training free?
Memory Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Memory Matches 2 or Memory Training?
Memory Training is rated higher. Memory Matches 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Memory Training averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Memory Matches 2 or Memory Training have ads?
Both Memory Matches 2 and Memory Training show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memory Matches 2 or Memory Training?
Memory Matches 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Memory Training every 9 days. Most recently, Memory Matches 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Memory Training on October 9, 2026.

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