# Lumosity vs Memory Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memory Match at none against Lumosity's 10. Memory Match also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Lumosity's advantage is ratings volume (131K vs 6.1K) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lumosity sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Memory Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lumosity against 4.8 for Memory Match. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumosity has 131K ratings behind it against 6.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Lumosity's written reviews are positive against 82% of Memory Match's.

Lumosity ships an update weekly, Memory Match every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumosity | Memory Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumosity-brain-training-games/id577232024/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-brain-training-memory-games/id1172020731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131K** | 6.1K |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 257 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297628735) | [Picup Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955448004) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumosity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumosity-brain-training-games/id577232024)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Education, #168 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a variety of science-based brain games and puzzles designed to improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Personalized daily workouts and detailed performance insights help you track progress and achieve cognitive goals.

**Highlights:** 40+ adaptive brain games, Daily personalized workout plans, Performance insights, Progress tracking, Fit Test for baseline scores, Games by skill category

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumosity Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Lumosity Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Lumosity Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $54.99 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $89.00 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $89.00 | per year |
| One Month Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and engaging games
- 👍 Helps improve cognitive abilities
- 🧠 Effective brain training
- 💡 Variety of games and exercises
- 🧠 Noticeable improvements in memory and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited access to features without premium
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🤔 Frustrating difficulty progression
- 🤔 Repetitive and unengaging at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Syncing problems between mobile and desktop
- Unreliable customer support

**Requested features**

- More free games and content
- Ability to slow down or adjust game difficulty
- Better performance and stability
- More detailed progress tracking and insights
- Ability to compete with friends


### Memory Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-brain-training-memory-games/id1172020731)

This brain training game is designed to enhance your memory and cognitive abilities. It offers engaging challenges to help you sharpen your mind.

**Highlights:** Memory improvement, Cognitive enhancement, Brain training games, Memory challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great memory game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Helps improve memory
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for brain exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔒 Manipulative review system
- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck on tutorial screens
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more difficulty levels
- Introduce new game modes
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Improve stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumosity free?

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

### Is Memory Match free?

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

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

Memory Match is rated higher. Lumosity averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while Memory Match averages 4.8 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Lumosity or Memory Match have ads?

Lumosity shows ads; Memory Match does not.

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

Lumosity ships an update weekly, and Memory Match every 11 days. Most recently, Lumosity was updated on October 27, 2026 and Memory Match on October 26, 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.*