# Dot Line Lightning vs Simemory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simemory at 100% against Dot Line Lightning's 22%. Simemory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Dot Line Lightning's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot Line Lightning sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Simemory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simemory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot Line Lightning has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Dot Line Lightning's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simemory's.

Dot Line Lightning ships an update every 57 months, Simemory every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot Line Lightning | Simemory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-line-lightning/id570641878/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simemory/id6738001824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SharpApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/377755013) | [Faktory Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028537977) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot Line Lightning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-line-lightning/id570641878)

Test your short-term memory with this addictive sequel to a popular game. Challenge yourself with different modes, patterns, and a combo system to improve your recall abilities. Compete with others via leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic, Reverse, and Panic modes, Various patterns and matrices, Combo System, Continue, Time, and Hint items, GameCenter Leaderboards and Achievements, Haptic Feedback

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Classic Level | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Reverse Level | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Panic Level | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3 Packs (Classic+Reverse+Panic) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |


### Simemory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simemory/id6738001824)

An engaging puzzle game designed to enhance short-term memory through pattern and color recall. It offers an endless challenge that sharpens cognitive abilities with consistent play.

**Highlights:** Endless puzzle gameplay, Tests color and pattern memory, Improves short-term recall, Engaging cognitive challenge, Classic game mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot Line Lightning free?

Dot Line Lightning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simemory free?

Simemory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dot Line Lightning or Simemory?

Simemory is rated higher. Dot Line Lightning averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Simemory averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Dot Line Lightning or Simemory have ads?

Dot Line Lightning shows ads; Simemory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dot Line Lightning or Simemory?

Dot Line Lightning ships an update every 57 months, and Simemory every 2 days. Most recently, Dot Line Lightning was updated on September 27, 2026 and Simemory on October 3, 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.*