ELI5 vs Memory Walk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ELI5
This app simplifies complex topics into easy-to-understand explanations tailored to different age groups. It allows users to paste text for instant clarification, offers multiple reading levels, and supports six languages. All explanations are saved for later access.
- Multiple reading levels (Age 5 to Expert)
- Paste text for instant explanation
- Re-explain at different levels
- Examples, analogies, and stories
- Read aloud functionality
- Save explanations to your library
- Supports six languages
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ELI5: Simple Explanations explains anything in plain words, at the level you choose. Pick who's asking: Age 5, Age 10, Teen or Expert. Ask about anything, or paste a paragraph you don't understand, and get a clear answer in seconds. WHY PEOPLE LOVE ELI5 - Four reading levels: friendly and playful for young kids, calm and precise for grown-ups - Simpler or Go deeper: re-explain any answer one level down or up, free - Examples, analogies and stories: one tap to make it click - Explain This: highlight text in Safari, Notes or any app, share it to ELI5 and get it explained - Read aloud: hear any answer in a natural voice - Your Library: every explanation is saved on your device and free to reopen - Six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese GREAT FOR - Kids asking "why?" and the parents answering them - Students getting to grips with a tricky concept - Anyone who meets a word or idea they don't know PLANS Start with 5 free questions every month. Premium plans give you 100, 250 or 500 new questions a month. Follow-ups, Simpler, Go deeper and your Library are always free. Subscriptions renew monthly; cancel anytime in Settings. Answers are generated by AI and can contain mistakes. Check anything important with a trusted source. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://miriguru.github.io/ankharis-policies/eli5-privacy-policy.html
Memory Walk
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Transform any walk into a powerful memory training session. Memory Walk combines physical movement with proven memory techniques to help you memorize speeches, numbers, scripts, or study material faster and more effectively. By linking content to locations on your walking route, you tap into your brain's natural ability to remember places and spatial information. Perfect for: • Students: Master exam material, lectures, or language vocabulary • Professionals: Memorize presentations, sales pitches, or meeting notes • Actors: Learn scripts and lines without the stress • Public speakers: Internalize speeches and talking points • Memory enthusiasts: Train with Pi digits or number sequences • Anyone learning: Recipes, procedures, step-by-step instructions How it works: 1. Record or draw your walking route 2. Split your content into segments (adjustable 10-100m spacing) 3. Walk the route - segments appear automatically at each location 4. Use text-to-speech, hide/reveal features, and track progress 5. Repeat and improve your accuracy over time Based on the Method of Loci (Memory Palace) technique** - used by memory champions and proven effective for centuries. Research shows that combining movement, location, and repetition dramatically improves retention. Track your progress with detailed statistics, customize segment spacing, and train anywhere - in your neighborhood, at the park, or even indoors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Memory Walk at weekly against ELI5's every 2 months. Memory Walk also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ELI5 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Memory Walk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ELI5 ships an update every 2 months, Memory Walk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ELI5 | Memory Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ankharis Ltd | Bo Kalvslund |
In-app purchases
ELI5
- Premium$0.991 Month
- Premium Plus$1.991 Month
- Premium Ultra$3.991 Month
Memory Walk
- Unlimited routes$0.99









