Comparison

Memory Game Retro Puzzle vs Pou

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Memory Game Retro Puzzle

Test your memory by repeating increasingly complex sequences of lights and sounds. Choose from classic, reverse, or random modes, and customize game speed, board size, and sound effects. Compete with others globally via leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 3 Game Modes (Classic, Reverse, Random)
  • 2x2 or 3x3 board options
  • Adjustable game speed
  • Customizable sound effects
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • VoiceOver accessibility
Features
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The game challenges you to repeat sequences of flashing lights and sounds. The difficulty will increase with each new level. The game will add new sequences that you must memorize and repeat in the same order, until your memory allows it. It has three game modes: Classic - Repeat the sequence in the same order Reverse - Repeat the sequence in reverse order Random - The sequence changes with each level Fully configurable, you can adjust the game speed, select the starting level, choose between a 2x2 or 3x3 board, and toggle sound effects on or off. Compare your score with friends and players from around the world using the built-in Game Center leaderboards. If you reach level 30, you are a genius! :) MAIN FEATURES • 3 Game Modes (Classic, Reverse, Random) • Play on a 2x2 or 3x3 board • Start at the level you want • 4 game speeds (Low, Normal, High, Extreme) • Choose between Original or Piano sound effects • Turn sound effects On or Off • Compare your scores with friends or players worldwide using Game Center • Save your high scores on your device • VoiceOver accessibility support • Universal App, full native support for iPhone and iPad

About

Pou

Nurture a virtual alien pet by feeding, cleaning, and playing with it. Watch your pet grow, unlock new items, and customize its appearance and environment. Engage in mini-games to earn coins and explore its world.

Highlights
  • Feed and care for your pet
  • Play mini-games for coins
  • Customize pet appearance
  • Decorate rooms with wallpapers
  • Unlock achievements and items
  • Visit friends' pets
Features
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Do you have what it takes to take care of your very own alien pet?! Feed it, clean it, play with it and watch it grow up while leveling up and unlocking different wallpapers and outfits to satisfy your unique taste. How will YOU customize your POU? * Feed and take care of Pou, and watch it grow! * Play Games in the Game Room and collect Coins! * Experiment with Potions at the Lab! * Customize Pou's appearance! * Try out new Outfits, Hats and Eyeglasses! * Customize each room's Wallpaper! * Unlock Achievements and Special items! * Visit and play with your friends! * Talk to Pou and listen back! We're always listening to your suggestions to improve Pou and add new stuff! If you have any issue with the game, just contact us and we will help you! (we can't reply to comments) http://help.pou.me! :)

Screenshots

Memory Game Retro Puzzle4 screens
Pou4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memory Game Retro Puzzle at none against Pou's 8. Memory Game Retro Puzzle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Pou's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 163) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support 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 Game Retro Puzzle costs $0.99 and Pou $1.99 up front. Pou sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Memory Game Retro Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Memory Game Retro Puzzle against 4.4 for Pou. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pou has 3.9K ratings behind it against 163, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Memory Game Retro Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 68% of Pou's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Memory Game Retro Puzzle versus Pou: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory Game Retro PuzzlePou
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (163 ratings) — better4.4 (3.9K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better67.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1633.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergio LiceaZakeh Limited

Customer experience

Memory Game Retro Puzzle

All ratings163 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pou

All ratings3,908 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews1,708 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative22.1%

Bugs and requests

Memory Game Retro Puzzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pou

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitch when transitioning between rooms
  • Coins disappearing after in-app purchases
  • Pou's adult costume not unlocking properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Make the game free on iPhone
  • Add more games and customization options
  • Allow Pou to have a family and offspring
  • Implement a daily reward system
  • Enable background music playback

In-app purchases

None

Memory Game Retro Puzzle

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Pou

One-time8
  • 2,000 coins$0.99
  • Baby Potion$0.99
  • Adult Potion$0.99
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  • Grey Body Color$0.99
  • 4,800 coins$1.99
  • 15,000 coins$4.99
  • 48,000 coins$11.99
  • 125,000 Coins$24.99

Questions

Is Memory Game Retro Puzzle free?
Memory Game Retro Puzzle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pou free?
Pou costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Memory Game Retro Puzzle or Pou?
Memory Game Retro Puzzle is rated higher. Memory Game Retro Puzzle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Pou averages 4.4 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Memory Game Retro Puzzle or Pou have ads?
Neither Memory Game Retro Puzzle nor Pou shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Memory Game Retro Puzzle or Pou?
Memory Game Retro Puzzle ships an update every 3 months, and Pou every 3 months. Most recently, Memory Game Retro Puzzle was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pou on November 9, 2026.

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