Comparison

Memory Matches 2 vs Memory Games with Animals

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 Games with Animals

Enhance your memory with a fun matching pairs game featuring various card categories like animals, dinosaurs, and fruits. Adjust difficulty levels and enjoy a no-ad experience with sound effects and global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Matching pairs gameplay
  • Multiple card categories
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Over 270 card images
  • No ads
  • Sound effects
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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Test your memory with this matching pairs game. A fun memory game for everyone from kids to adults. Initially, all the memory cards will be turned face down. Select two cards by tapping on them. If the cards do not match, they will be covered up again. Remember what is on the cards so you can find all the matching pairs. You can adjust the game's difficulty by choosing boards of different sizes (3x4, 4x5, or 5x6). CARD CATEGORIES • Animals • Dinosaurs • Insects • Fish • Fruits and Vegetables • Dogs • Letters • Numbers Some of these categories are available through In-App Purchase. MAIN FEATURES • Three levels of difficulty: Easy, Medium and Hard • Over 270 different card images • 8 categories to choose from • Easy-to-use interface • A game suitable for everyone, from kids to adults • No Ads • Sound effects (can be turned on or off) • Game Center Support. Global leaderboards showing most wins • Universal App, full native support for iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

Memory Matches 24 screens
Memory Games with Animals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Memory Matches 2 at 4.8 against Memory Games with Animals's 4.2. Memory Matches 2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Memory Games with Animals's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 and Memory Games with Animals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memory Matches 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 25K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Memory Matches 2's written reviews are positive against 74% of Memory Games with Animals's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory Matches 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Memory Games with Animals every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Memory Matches 2 versus Memory Games with Animals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory Matches 2Memory Games with Animals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.4K ratings) — better4.2 (25K ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews74.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K25K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumate, LLCSergio Licea

Customer experience

Memory Matches 2

All ratings9,398 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative20.5%

Memory Games with Animals

All ratings25,137 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative16.4%

User reviews

Memory Matches 2

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent memory training app
  • 🧠 Helps improve cognitive function
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Great for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
  • ⏱️ Slow card flipping animation
  • 🔇 No option to disable sound effects
  • 🔒 Locked content requires payment

Memory Games with Animals

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for short-term memory skills
  • 👍 Suitable for 2yo to adults
  • 👍 Great brain exercise
  • 👍 Fun and interesting game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lacks timer and scoring features
  • 💰 Paid content required to unlock more features
  • 🐛 Unable to advance beyond basic levels

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 Games with Animals

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game asks for permissions to access contacts without explanation
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add timer and scoring features
  • Unlock more free content
  • Improve progress tracking and performance metrics
  • Include pictures for older audiences

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
1 purchases

Memory Games with Animals

One-time1
  • Unlock All Images$1.99

Questions

Is Memory Matches 2 free?
Memory Matches 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memory Games with Animals free?
Memory Games with Animals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memory Matches 2 or Memory Games with Animals?
Memory Matches 2 is rated higher. Memory Matches 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Memory Games with Animals averages 4.2 from 25K ratings.
Do Memory Matches 2 or Memory Games with Animals have ads?
Memory Matches 2 shows ads; Memory Games with Animals does not.
Which is updated more often, Memory Matches 2 or Memory Games with Animals?
Memory Matches 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Memory Games with Animals every 4 months. Most recently, Memory Matches 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Memory Games with Animals on September 26, 2026.

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