Comparison

Memory Map vs Hex Trace Protocol

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

Head to head
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!

About

Hex Trace Protocol

Features
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Hex Trace Protocol is a casual puzzle game focused on observation and focus recognition. Players are presented with a futuristic neon hexagonal grid where a glowing path briefly appears. After the path disappears, players must recreate the sequence by tapping the correct hex tiles in order. As scores rise, paths grow longer and challenges become tougher, requiring sharp focus and careful visual tracking to succeed. The game features a cyberpunk neon interface with animated hex grids, glowing effects, and smooth feedback animations. Players can challenge themselves to achieve higher scores while unlocking achievements and tracking their statistics. Main Features: • Dynamic neon path generation • High score challenge gameplay • Cyberpunk hex grid visual style • Local leaderboard system • Achievement system • Player statistics tracking • Pause and resume gameplay • Game over results with performance statistics • Beginner-friendly How-To-Play guide on the home screen The goal of the game is to sharpen focus, visual awareness, and concentration while delivering a relaxing puzzle experience.

Screenshots

Memory Map4 screens
Hex Trace Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hex Trace Protocol at none against Memory Map's 1. Hex Trace Protocol also leads on ads (none vs shown). Memory Map's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). 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. Memory Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hex Trace Protocol asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Memory Map versus Hex Trace Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory MapHex Trace Protocol
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAron SchatzAlbertine Reid

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Memory Map

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$1.99
None

Hex Trace Protocol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Memory Map free?
Memory Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hex Trace Protocol free?
Hex Trace Protocol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Memory Map or Hex Trace Protocol have ads?
Memory Map shows ads; Hex Trace Protocol does not.

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