Comparison

Memory Matches 2 vs Memory

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

This classic card game challenges you to remember the location of numbers to match pairs. Train your memory with adjustable difficulty levels, play solo, or compete with friends and players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Memory training
  • Adjustable difficulty
  • Single-player mode
  • Local multiplayer
  • Online battles
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Why don't you play the classic card game "Memory"? ・ The rule is simple, just remember the location of the numbers and get two of the same numbers! You can train your memory while playing. ・ Safe for beginners. Advanced users can also enjoy it! Difficulty can be selected from "Easy", "Normal", "Hard" and "Very Hard" ・ You can play against each other as well as for one person! Please play with your family and friends! ・ You can play against people from all over the world in online battles. I hope you will improve your memory weakness and aim for a high rating. ・ Notes Please note that if you uninstall the app, your records will be lost and you will not be able to recover.

Screenshots

Memory Matches 24 screens
Memory2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memory at none against Memory Matches 2's 4. Memory also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Memory Matches 2's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 126) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memory Matches 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory Matches 2 has 9.4K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory Matches 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Memory monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Memory Matches 2 versus Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory Matches 2Memory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.4K ratings) — better4.5 (126 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better126
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB229 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLumate, LLCHAREPPO

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

All ratings126 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

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

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

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Memory Matches 2 free?
Memory Matches 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memory free?
Memory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Memory Matches 2 or Memory?
Memory Matches 2 is rated higher. Memory Matches 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Memory averages 4.5 from 126 ratings.
Do Memory Matches 2 or Memory have ads?
Both Memory Matches 2 and Memory show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memory Matches 2 or Memory?
Memory Matches 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Memory monthly. Most recently, Memory Matches 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Memory on October 17, 2026.

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