Comparison

Memory for Chimps vs Grid Rush

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Memory for Chimps

Train your working memory with a game inspired by primate cognition research. Memorize and recreate increasingly complex number sequences through progressively difficult levels. Enjoy a minimalist design focused on pure gameplay with no ads or distractions.

Highlights
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Time-limited challenges
  • Minimalist design
  • Personal best records
  • Earnable achievements
  • No ads or distractions
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Train Your Memory Like a Chimp! Ever heard that chimps have better working memory than humans? Put yours to the test in this engaging brain training game inspired by groundbreaking primate cognition research. Challenge yourself through progressively difficult levels where you'll memorize and recreate precise number sequences. Start simple with just a few numbers, then advance to master complex patterns that will push your memory to new limits. Key Features: • Progressive difficulty across multiple sections • Time-limited challenges that test speed and accuracy • Beautiful, minimalist design focused on pure gameplay • Track your improvements with personal best records • Earn achievements as you advance • No ads or distracting elements How to Play: 1. Watch carefully as numbers appear on the grid 2. Remember their positions and sequence 3. Tap them in the exact order they appeared 4. Complete increasingly challenging patterns 5. Beat your best times and climb the difficulty curve Perfect for: • Daily brain training • Improving working memory • Quick mental workouts • Testing your concentration • Challenging friends to beat your scores Based on real cognitive science research showing that chimpanzees often outperform humans in working memory tasks, this game lets you train the specific mental skills where our primate cousins excel. Each level is carefully designed to help you develop faster pattern recognition and stronger sequence memory. Whether you're looking for a quick mental challenge during your coffee break or serious brain training, Memory for Chimps offers an addictive and rewarding experience that grows with you. Start your journey to superhuman memory today! Pay once, own forever. No in-app purchases, no ads - just pure mental challenge. Download now and discover if you can match a chimp's memory prowess!

About

Grid Rush

An addictive number path puzzle game where you swipe to connect numbers in sequence on logic grids. It's a daily brain teaser designed to improve logic, memory, and focus with hundreds of handcrafted levels. Enjoy quick sessions or deep puzzles for all ages.

Highlights
  • Number path puzzle gameplay
  • Logic grid challenges
  • Daily brain teasers
  • Offline play
  • Global leaderboard
  • Relaxing themes
Features
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One path. Every cell. Beat the clock. Grid Rush is a fast zip-style number-path puzzle built for satisfying short sessions and serious streaks. Start at 1, connect every number in order, and fill the whole grid without leaving a cell behind. HOW TO PLAY • Swipe from 1 through each number in sequence • Cover every cell with one continuous path • Finish on the final number • Solve quickly to master harder checkpoints WHY YOU'LL KEEP PLAYING • Thousands of handcrafted logic levels • A fresh Daily Puzzle with streak tracking • Fast Lane offers optional jumps after eight clean wins • Smart hints when you need a nudge • Game Center leaderboards for friendly competition • Campaign levels available offline • No interstitial ads during the first 20 levels Grid Rush is easy to understand and increasingly demanding. Whether you want a quick logic break, a focused number challenge, or a new personal best, there is always another grid waiting. An internet connection is required for the Daily Puzzle, leaderboards, cloud sync, and rewarded ads.

Screenshots

Memory for Chimps4 screens
Grid Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memory for Chimps at 100% against Grid Rush's 43%. Memory for Chimps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Grid Rush's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grid Rush sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Memory for Chimps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memory for Chimps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid Rush has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Memory for Chimps's written reviews are positive against 43% of Grid Rush's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Memory for Chimps versus Grid Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory for ChimpsGrid Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTensor Group LLCUgurcan Sari

Customer experience

Memory for Chimps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Grid Rush

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Memory for Chimps

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Grid Rush

One-time11
  • Refill Brains!$0.49
  • No Fail Mode$0.99
  • Recovery Pack$1.99
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  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Novice Plus$3.99
  • Rookie Pack$5.99
  • Expert Plus Pack$7.99
  • Hero Pack$9.99
  • Master Plus Pack$14.99
  • Pro Pack$16.99
  • Legend Plus Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Memory for Chimps free?
Memory for Chimps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grid Rush free?
Grid Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memory for Chimps or Grid Rush?
Memory for Chimps is rated higher. Memory for Chimps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Grid Rush averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Memory for Chimps or Grid Rush have ads?
Grid Rush shows ads; Memory for Chimps does not.

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