# Memory vs Memory Games with Animals 2

The clearest difference is ads: Memory Games with Animals 2 at none against Memory's shown. Memory Games with Animals 2 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Memory's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Memory Games with Animals 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memory holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory has 10K ratings behind it against 1.8K, 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 82% of Memory Games with Animals 2's.

Memory ships an update every 11 days, Memory Games with Animals 2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory | Memory Games with Animals 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-classic-game/id502626661/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-games-with-animals-2/id897974742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [Sergio Licea](https://appshunter.io/developer/469446041) |

## 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 Games with Animals 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-games-with-animals-2/id897974742)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to train memory and improve recognition skills. It features a variety of card categories with cute graphics and sounds, adjustable difficulty levels, and no advertisements.

**Highlights:** Memory card matching, Over 290 card images, 8 card categories, Adjustable difficulty levels, No ads, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Images (Dinosaurs) | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Images (Fish) | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Images (Dogs) | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Images (Bugs) | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting and fun
- 👍 Easy to play
- 👍 Helpful for improving memory
- 👍 Entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of difficulty options
- 💰 Unexpected charges for content

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect pricing information

**Requested features**

- More difficulty levels
- Additional game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory free?

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

### Is Memory Games with Animals 2 free?

Memory Games with Animals 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memory or Memory Games with Animals 2?

Memory is rated higher. Memory averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Memory Games with Animals 2 averages 4.3 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Memory or Memory Games with Animals 2 have ads?

Memory shows ads; Memory Games with Animals 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memory or Memory Games with Animals 2?

Memory ships an update every 11 days, and Memory Games with Animals 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Memory was updated on November 1, 2026 and Memory Games with Animals 2 on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*