Comparison

Kodou vs Memory Map

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

Head to head
About

Kodou

Challenge your memory and focus with this fast-paced grid game. Watch sequences, remember patterns, and tap tiles in the correct order. Power-ups and leaderboards add to the addictive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Memory sequence recall
  • Power-ups (Shield, Slow-Mo, Hint)
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Apple Watch support
  • Auto & manual pacing
  • Haptic and sound feedback
  • Light & Dark Mode
Features
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Kodou is a swipe-to-connect puzzle where every board plays a little differently and the clock never stops. Drag your finger across matching tiles, or find an ascending run of powers of two, 2 to 4 to 8 to 16 and beyond, for a bigger payoff. HOW TO PLAY - Swipe to connect three or more tiles: match the same value, or chain an ascending sequence of powers of two for double the score. - Watch for special tiles. Wildcards match any value, Ice tiles freeze your clock when cleared, and Bombs clear the block around them. - Plan around Blockers. They cannot be chained through. - The turn timer speeds up the longer you survive, so think fast and keep your eyes on the board. FEATURES - A twelve color palette that adapts to light and dark mode, so no two boards ever look quite the same. - Game Center leaderboards for both Score and Longest Chain, with All Time, Weekly, and Daily standings. - Full VoiceOver support. Explore the board by touch, then drag to connect a chain exactly the way a sighted player would, or build one tap at a time if you prefer. - Play the exact same game on Apple Watch. Kodou is free to play, supported by ads. A one time Remove Ads purchase clears all of them for good.

About

Memory Map

Sharpen your focus and short-term memory with this minimalist puzzle game. Observe and replicate sequences of colored squares on a grid. Adjust complexity to suit your desired challenge level, from relaxed sessions to rigorous cognitive tests.

Highlights
  • Pattern replication gameplay
  • Adjustable complexity
  • In-depth progress tracking
  • Custom challenge control
  • Efficiency timer
  • Minimalist design
  • Dual-theme options
Features
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Memory Map is a sleek, minimalist puzzle game designed to sharpen your focus and short-term memory through pattern replication. You are in control of the challenge. Whether you want a relaxed session to unwind or a rigorous cognitive test, you can adjust the complexity instantly to create the perfect experience. HOW TO PLAY PREVIEW: Observe the display as the game reveals a sequence of colored squares on the grid. RECALL: The pattern disappears, leaving you with a blank slate. BUILD: Tap the grid to accurately recreate the exact sequence of blocks you just saw! The challenge increases as the total block count grows with each successful round. KEY FEATURES: IN-DEPTH PROGRESS TRACKING Monitor your cognitive growth with comprehensive stats. Track your total puzzles solved, rounds completed, and other key metrics to measure your mastery over time. CUSTOM CHALLENGE CONTROL Personalize your difficulty! Increase the stakes by adding up to 3 distinct colors to the puzzle, turning it into a complex memory exercise or keeping it casual. TRACK YOUR EFFICIENCY A gentle up-counting timer tracks how long it takes you to solve each puzzle, allowing you to monitor your improvement and speed without the stress of a countdown clock. CLEAN AESTHETIC Enjoy a visually minimalist design featuring a signature purple-toned user interface and vibrant square pieces. DUAL-THEME GAMEPLAY Select between Dark Theme for high-contrast or Light Theme for a clean, high-visibility look. Ready to test your memory and track your progress? Download Memory Map today and start mapping the patterns!

Screenshots

Kodou4 screens
Memory Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kodou at none against Memory Map's 1. Memory Map's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Memory Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kodou asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kodou versus Memory Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodouMemory Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin StrunaAron Schatz

Customer experience

Kodou

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

Memory Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kodou

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Memory Map

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$1.99

Questions

Is Kodou free?
Kodou is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Memory Map free?
Memory Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kodou or Memory Map?
Kodou and Memory Map are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Kodou or Memory Map have ads?
Both Kodou and Memory Map show ads.

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