# Memory Frames vs Stress

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stress at 93% against Memory Frames's 0%. Stress also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 49 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). Memory Frames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Memory Frames holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stress has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Memory Frames's written reviews are positive against 93% of Stress's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Memory Frames ships an update every 49 months, Stress every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory Frames | Stress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-frames/id595297220/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stress-free-pyramid-solitaire/id864017964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Calcagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/510762783) | [Boy Howdy Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293910537) |

## What reviewers say

### Memory Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-frames/id595297220)

A memory game where players repeat elemental note patterns.  It features increasing difficulty and aims to improve brain memory.  Ideal for family fun with engaging graphics and music.

**Highlights:** Elemental note pattern repetition, Increasing difficulty, Brain memory improvement, Amazing graphics, Relaxed sound music, Record best scores

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stress-free-pyramid-solitaire/id864017964)

This classic card game challenges you to clear a pyramid by pairing cards that sum to 13. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no timers, unlimited undos, and multiple game modes. Save your progress and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Pair cards to sum to 13, No timers, relax and play, Unlimited undo support, Three distinct game modes, Automatic progress saving, Global high score leaderboards

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Variety of difficulty modes
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 👍 Great for keeping the brain sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🤔 Some levels seem impossible to win
- 🤔 Lack of a shuffle option, especially in hard mode

**Reported bugs**

- Friends list and leaderboards not loading
- Difficulty switching between daily, weekly, and all-time leaderboards

**Requested features**

- Add an undo button
- Provide a score tracking system
- Include a hint or tip feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory Frames free?

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

### Is Stress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Memory Frames or Stress?

Memory Frames is rated higher. Memory Frames averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stress averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Memory Frames or Stress have ads?

Stress shows ads; Memory Frames does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memory Frames or Stress?

Memory Frames ships an update every 49 months, and Stress every 2 months. Most recently, Memory Frames was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stress 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.*