# Memory Game Retro Puzzle vs Pou

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory Game Retro Puzzle | Pou |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-game-retro-puzzle/id505509273/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pou/id575154654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 163 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 67.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 8 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergio Licea](https://appshunter.io/developer/469446041) | [Zakeh Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/575154657) |

## What reviewers say

### Memory Game Retro Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-game-retro-puzzle/id505509273)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pou/id575154654)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Family, #8 Top Paid · Simulation, #20 Top Paid · Games, #34 Top Paid, #124 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adult Potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grey Body Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4,800 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 48,000 coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 125,000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Developing a deep connection with Pou
- 😊 Brings joy and helps through tough times
- 💕 Nostalgic and part of childhood memories
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🥰 Cute and lovable character

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Frustrating when progress is lost
- 🤖 Pou doesn't respond to voice commands
- 🤔 Confusing when Pou appears as a baby after login

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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