Comparison

Memory for Chimps vs Brainery

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

Brainery

Engage in a collection of science-backed puzzles designed to enhance daily cognitive abilities. Enjoy focused mental workouts with a clean interface, offering daily challenges and a variety of games to sharpen your mind.

Highlights
  • Daily brain training puzzles
  • Multiple cognitive games
  • Offline play support
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Personal best tracking
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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Brainery is a collection of science-backed brain training games designed to sharpen the cognitive skills you use every day. No ads, no subscriptions — just focused mental workouts in a beautifully minimal interface. SEVEN GAMES. ONE DAILY HABIT. Each day, Brainery picks a fresh puzzle for you. Play the daily challenge or browse all games and difficulty levels whenever you want. CRYPTOGRAM Decode encrypted quotes by cracking a substitution cipher. Exercises verbal reasoning, vocabulary, and pattern recognition — like a crossword for your inner codebreaker. SCHULTE TABLE Find numbers in order on a grid as fast as you can. Trains peripheral vision and visual scanning speed — the same skills that help you read faster and absorb more at a glance. DUAL FOCUS Track two things at once in a split-attention challenge. Builds the divided-attention skills you rely on when driving, cooking, or following a conversation while taking notes. NEURO MATCH Memorize card positions while reacting to peripheral cues. Strengthens short-term visual memory and sharpens your ability to hold information while staying alert. SWITCHYARD Make split-second decisions under time pressure as trains barrel toward switches. Hones reaction time and rapid decision-making. MINDTRACE Follow and recall sequences that grow longer with each round. Builds the working-memory span you use to follow conversations, remember instructions, and stay on track. DIGIT DASH Combine six numbers using +, −, ×, and ÷ to hit a target. Pick any two numbers, choose an operation, and the result replaces them — like a math puzzle meets strategy game. Earn up to 3 stars per puzzle across 5 rounds of escalating difficulty. WHY BRAINERY? Personal bests tracked for every game and difficulty Two elegant themes: Ink & Parchment (light) and Night Journal (dark) Game Center leaderboards to compete with friends Offline-first: works anywhere, no internet required No ads, no tracking, no in-app purchases Haptic feedback and subtle audio cues Daily puzzle picks keep your routine fresh Built for curious minds who want a smarter alternative to doomscrolling.

Screenshots

Memory for Chimps4 screens
Brainery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Memory for Chimps at 12.0 against Brainery's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Memory for Chimps against 5.0 for Brainery. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Memory for Chimps versus Brainery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory for ChimpsBrainery
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTensor Group LLCJeffrey Mielke

Customer experience

Memory for Chimps

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

Brainery

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Memory for Chimps

No in-app purchases

None

Brainery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Memory for Chimps free?
Memory for Chimps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brainery free?
Brainery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Memory for Chimps or Brainery?
Memory for Chimps and Brainery are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Memory for Chimps or Brainery have ads?
Neither Memory for Chimps nor Brainery shows ads.

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