# Peglin vs Memory Athlete

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memory Athlete at 100% against Peglin's 64%. Memory Athlete also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Peglin's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peglin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Memory Athlete sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memory Athlete holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peglin has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Peglin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Memory Athlete's.

Peglin ships an update fortnightly, Memory Athlete weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peglin | Memory Athlete |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-athlete/id6741810262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 311 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Red Nexus Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677460476) | [Angelo Tricarico](https://appshunter.io/developer/691094363) |

## What reviewers say

### Peglin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622)

Embark on a roguelike adventure combining Pachinko-style combat with deck-building strategy. Collect powerful orbs and relics to defeat dragons and reclaim your gold. Explore procedurally generated maps with unique challenges and surprises on every run.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade orbs and relics, Pachinko-like combat mechanics, Procedurally generated maps, Defeat monsters and bosses, Strategic use of potions and bombs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peglin Full Game Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique blend of roguelike and pachinko
- 🎨 Charming retro art style
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase model
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanations
- 📱 Controls not optimized for mobile
- 💰 Perceived high price for mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Soft locks when trying to unlock full game
- Aiming issues and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent behavior of certain abilities

**Requested features**

- More level variety and content
- Ability to save and resume runs
- Vertical mode for better mobile experience
- Customizable controls and aiming


### Memory Athlete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-athlete/id6741810262)

Enhance your memory and cognitive skills with a champion-inspired training app. Engage in structured exercises, track progress with detailed analytics, and compete globally. Build and share Memory Palaces to optimize recall.

**Highlights:** Memory Palace creation and sharing, Structured training modes (numbers, cards, images), Global rankings and leaderboards, Advanced progress analytics, Daily goals and achievements, Adaptive difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 12 Months | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peglin free?

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

### Is Memory Athlete free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Peglin or Memory Athlete?

Memory Athlete is rated higher. Peglin averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Memory Athlete averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Peglin or Memory Athlete have ads?

Neither Peglin nor Memory Athlete shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peglin or Memory Athlete?

Peglin ships an update fortnightly, and Memory Athlete weekly. Most recently, Peglin was updated on October 12, 2026 and Memory Athlete on October 5, 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.*