# Memory vs Memory Match

Memory and Memory Match both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Memory's written reviews are positive against 50% of Memory Match's. Memory also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 34). Memory Match's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Memory Match sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Memory against 4.5 for Memory Match. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory has 10K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Memory's written reviews are positive against 50% of Memory Match's.

Memory ships an update every 10 days, Memory Match every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory | Memory Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-classic-game/id502626661/reviews)** | [4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-concentration/id1564321695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **89.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [Aaron Keglovits](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528905014) |

## 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


### Memory Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-concentration/id1564321695)

Test your concentration and memory skills with this classic card matching game. Choose from various picture sets and difficulty levels. Compete with friends locally or online, or challenge yourself to beat your best scores.

**Highlights:** Multiple picture sets, Adjustable difficulty levels, Local and online multiplayer, Leaderboards, Brain training benefits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playground Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transport Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boats Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cars Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animal Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Outdoors Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Transportation Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| House Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Packs (Discount) | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Packs | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory free?

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

### Is Memory Match free?

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

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

Memory is rated higher. Memory averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Memory Match averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.

### Do Memory or Memory Match have ads?

Both Memory and Memory Match show ads.

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

Memory ships an update every 10 days, and Memory Match every 6 days. Most recently, Memory was updated on September 25, 2026 and Memory Match on August 10, 2026.

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