Comparison

Memory Matches 2 vs Simple Memory Games

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

Simple Memory Games

Features
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Simple Memory Games gives you 12 different brain training games in one app — designed to challenge your memory, focus, reaction time, and cognitive sharpness every single day. A daily session takes just a few minutes and covers a wide range of mental exercises including sequence recall, pattern recognition, object memory, number recall, reaction challenges, and more. GAMES INCLUDED - Sequence Lights — repeat the light pattern from memory - Reaction Time — test your response speed - Object Tray — memorise and recall objects - Puzzle Classic — classic sliding puzzle - Number Recall — remember and repeat number sequences - Shape Grid Memory — recall grid patterns - Match Pairs — classic card matching - Maze Remember — memorise and recreate a maze path - Memory Sudoku Lite — sudoku with a memory twist - Shopping List Memory — remember a growing list - Delayed Recall — recall items after a distraction - Photo Shuffle — memory game using your own photos DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES Simple Memory Games is popular with adults of all ages who want to stay mentally active. Keeping the brain regularly exercised is widely recommended as part of a healthy lifestyle — and these games make it easy and enjoyable to do that every day. DAILY STREAK The app tracks your daily sessions with a streak system so you can build a consistent habit over time. Each day you get one new randomly selected game from the full set, cycling through all 12 before repeating. SIMPLE AND CLEAN No ads. No accounts. No unnecessary permissions. Just games. Simple Memory Games is an entertainment app and is not a medical device or clinical tool.

Screenshots

Memory Matches 24 screens
Simple Memory Games3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Memory Matches 2 at Free against Simple Memory Games's $0.99. Memory Matches 2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Simple Memory Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Memory Matches 2 is free to download; Simple Memory Games costs $0.99 up front. Memory Matches 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Memory Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory Matches 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Memory Games every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Memory Matches 2 versus Simple Memory Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory Matches 2Simple Memory Games
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (9.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumate, LLCMatthew Moffat

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

Simple Memory Games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Memory Matches 2

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free + Early Access$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • 20$0.99
  • 125$4.99
None

Simple Memory Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Memory Matches 2 free?
Memory Matches 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Memory Games free?
Simple Memory Games costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Memory Matches 2 or Simple Memory Games have ads?
Memory Matches 2 shows ads; Simple Memory Games does not.
Which is updated more often, Memory Matches 2 or Simple Memory Games?
Memory Matches 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Memory Games every 5 months. Most recently, Memory Matches 2 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Simple Memory Games on October 31, 2026.

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