# Memory Games with Animals vs Bamboozle

The clearest difference is rating: Bamboozle at 5.0 against Memory Games with Animals's 4.2. Bamboozle also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Memory Games with Animals's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory Games with Animals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bamboozle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bamboozle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memory Games with Animals has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Memory Games with Animals's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bamboozle's.

Memory Games with Animals ships an update every 4 months, Bamboozle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory Games with Animals | Bamboozle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-games-with-animals/id631738108/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboozle/id6476789572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergio Licea](https://appshunter.io/developer/469446041) | [Opsisoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542532911) |

## What reviewers say

### Memory Games with Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-games-with-animals/id631738108)

Enhance your memory with a fun matching pairs game featuring various card categories like animals, dinosaurs, and fruits. Adjust difficulty levels and enjoy a no-ad experience with sound effects and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Matching pairs gameplay, Multiple card categories, Adjustable difficulty levels, Over 270 card images, No ads, Sound effects, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Images | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for short-term memory skills
- 👍 Suitable for 2yo to adults
- 👍 Great brain exercise
- 👍 Fun and interesting game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks timer and scoring features
- 💰 Paid content required to unlock more features
- 🐛 Unable to advance beyond basic levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game asks for permissions to access contacts without explanation
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add timer and scoring features
- Unlock more free content
- Improve progress tracking and performance metrics
- Include pictures for older audiences


### Bamboozle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboozle/id6476789572)

Compete with a partner or AI to match picture cards, earning extra turns for successful pairs. Customize your challenge level from relaxed to expert. Create private games using your own photos.

**Highlights:** Partner and AI matching gameplay, Game Center integration, Global player matchmaking, Leaderboards and achievements, Adjustable AI difficulty, Custom game creation from photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Game Creator | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory Games with Animals free?

Memory Games with Animals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bamboozle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Memory Games with Animals or Bamboozle?

Bamboozle is rated higher. Memory Games with Animals averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Bamboozle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Memory Games with Animals or Bamboozle have ads?

Neither Memory Games with Animals nor Bamboozle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Memory Games with Animals or Bamboozle?

Memory Games with Animals ships an update every 4 months, and Bamboozle weekly. Most recently, Memory Games with Animals was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bamboozle on October 7, 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.*