# Memory vs Sliding Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Memory at 4.6 against Sliding Puzzle's 3.7. Memory also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 3). Sliding Puzzle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sliding Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memory holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory has 10K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Memory's written reviews are positive against 80% of Sliding Puzzle's.

Memory ships an update every 11 days, Sliding Puzzle every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory | Sliding Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-classic-game/id502626661/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-puzzle/id1477592264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 213 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [K - Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481519438) |

## 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


### Sliding Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-puzzle/id1477592264)

This classic 15-puzzle game allows you to rearrange numbered tiles or your own images on a board that scales up to your screen size. Track your progress with a timer and move counter, and get help with an option to highlight correctly placed tiles.

**Highlights:** Adjustable board size up to screen size, Numbered tiles or custom image boards, Highlight correct tile positions, Timer and move tracker, Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory free?

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

### Is Sliding Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Memory or Sliding Puzzle?

Memory is rated higher. Memory averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Sliding Puzzle averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Memory or Sliding Puzzle have ads?

Memory shows ads; Sliding Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memory or Sliding Puzzle?

Memory ships an update every 11 days, and Sliding Puzzle every 15 months. Most recently, Memory was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sliding Puzzle on October 24, 2026.

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