# Memory vs Card Match.

The clearest difference is rating: Memory at 4.6 against Card Match.'s 3.5. Memory also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 62 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 4). Card Match.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Card Match. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Memory holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory has 10K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Memory ships an update every 11 days, Card Match. every 62 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory | Card Match. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-classic-game/id502626661/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-match/id1000772029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 62 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 213 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [Fernando Gonzalez Frias](https://appshunter.io/developer/582325220) |

## What reviewers say

### Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-classic-game/id502626661)

Sharpen your memory and concentration with this classic matching game. Suitable for all ages, it offers multiple difficulty levels and diverse card packs. Compete with others and track your progress while enjoying multilingual support.

**Highlights:** 25 levels of difficulty, 10 diverse card packs, Multilingual support, Apple Game Center competition, Progress tracking, Regular updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best game
- 👍 Great memory game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Helps improve memory
- 👍 Keeps mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Data mining concerns
- 🔍 Limited card sets/themes
- 👀 Small images on higher levels
- 🤔 Confusing scoring system

**Reported bugs**

- Rapid screen orientation switching
- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to resume previous games

**Requested features**

- Allow users to create custom card sets
- Add more card themes and categories
- Improve scoring system and provide better explanations
- Optimize performance and fix orientation issues


### Card Match.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-match/id1000772029)

This is a simple card matching game where players flip cards to find pairs. The goal is to match all the cards to achieve the highest score. It requires observation, concentration, and memory to succeed.

**Highlights:** Points and Time modes, Various card image themes, Adjustable game board sizes, High score tracking, Global leaderboards, Social sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory free?

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

### Is Card Match. free?

Card Match. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Memory or Card Match.?

Memory is rated higher. Memory averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Card Match. averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Memory or Card Match. have ads?

Both Memory and Card Match. show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Memory or Card Match.?

Memory ships an update every 11 days, and Card Match. every 62 months. Most recently, Memory was updated on November 3, 2026 and Card Match. on October 24, 2026.

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