Comparison

ThinkAlike vs Flash Recall

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

Head to head
About

ThinkAlike

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ThinkAlike is a minimalist word association multiplayer game where the goal is simple: See a word, submit an answer, match your friends. The rarer the match, the more it's worth. TWO WAYS TO PLAY Connection — A word appears with a blank before or after it. Fill in the blank to form a compound word, common phrase, or natural pairing. "_____ CAKE" → CUP. "TOUGH _____" → LOVE. Association — A word appears on its own. Type the first thing that comes to mind. "OCEAN" → WAVE. Simple as that. THREE WAYS TO START Host — Start a local multiplayer game and share a 5-letter code with friends nearby. You control the pace — when rounds advance, when the game ends. Join — Enter a friend's game code and jump right in. If you get disconnected, rejoin with the same code and pick up where you left off. The Deck — Flip through words in the deck to get you thinking, or use the deck to play with a group of friends where you want to keep answers and scoring on paper. SCORING THAT REWARDS RARE CONNECTIONS Matching answers earn points, but rarer matches are worth more: • Match with 1 other player → 3 points • Match with 2 others → 2 points • Match with 3 or more → 1 point The obvious answer might get you a match, but a less common answer could earn you more. Read the room, know your opponents, and think strategically. CHALLENGE MODE / TIEBREAKERS By default games end with a Challenge Mode tiebreaker-style minigame for all players. This is your chance to retain or steal the win from someone else. • Targets shrink and speed up over time. One miss and you're out. Ties in a tiebreaker try again. Last player standing wins. Switch to legacy Tiebreaker mode in Settings. FLEXIBLE GAME SETTINGS End games your way — play unlimited rounds, set a target score (3–100), or choose a round limit (1–50). Adjust word length filters, toggle sound effects, allow or strip spaces in answers, and set your preferred game mode as the default. EXPANDED PLAYERS Games support up to 4 players by default. Unlock Expanded Players to host games with up to 8 — perfect for larger groups over WiFi. NO ACCOUNTS. NO INTERNET REQUIRED. ThinkAlike uses local networking to connect devices nearby. No sign-ups, no cloud servers, no waiting. Just get in the same room and play. Contains ads. Optional in-app purchase to remove ads.

About

Flash Recall

Test your memory speed with this addictive brain game. Recall numbers and letters that flash briefly before disappearing. Train your brain, boost focus, and climb through 500 challenging levels to become a memory master.

Highlights
  • Fast memory gameplay
  • 500 progressive levels
  • Number and letter recall
  • Daily free lives
  • Global leaderboard
  • Brain rank progression
Features
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FLASH RECALL – THE ULTIMATE MEMORY SPEED CHALLENGE Think your memory is fast? Flash Recall is the addictive brain game that tests how quickly you can remember numbers and letters before they disappear. Numbers appear for just a moment… then they vanish. Can you recall them perfectly before time runs out? Simple to play, incredibly challenging to master. Perfect for fans of brain games, memory training, and IQ challenges. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN Boost your memory, focus, and reaction speed while having fun. Flash Recall turns mental training into an exciting challenge for your brain. 500 LEVELS OF MEMORY CHALLENGES Start easy and push your brain to the limit. Levels gradually increase with: • Longer number sequences • Faster flash speeds • Mixed letters and numbers • Advanced recall challenges How far can your memory take you? Can you reach Level 500? FAST & ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY See it for a split second. Remember it. Type it before the timer runs out. It sounds simple… until your brain starts racing. DAILY FREE LIVES Come back every day to receive free lives and continue your progress. Keep climbing levels and improving your brain power. BRAIN RANK SYSTEM Track your memory power and unlock brain ranks like: • Beginner Mind • Memory Hacker • Brain Ninja • Flash Master Only the sharpest minds reach the top. COMPETE WITH PLAYERS WORLDWIDE Climb the leaderboard and prove your memory skills. Challenge friends and see who has the fastest brain. GAME FEATURES • Fast and addictive memory gameplay • 500 progressively harder levels • Numbers and letters memory training • Daily rewards and free lives • Global leaderboard competition • Brain rank progression • Simple to learn, challenging to master PERFECT FOR FANS OF Memory games Brain training games IQ test challenges Focus and concentration games Reaction speed games ARE YOU FAST ENOUGH? Download Flash Recall today and discover how powerful your memory really is. Your brain will thank you.

Screenshots

ThinkAlike4 screens
Flash Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flash Recall at weekly against ThinkAlike's monthly. Flash Recall also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ThinkAlike sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flash Recall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThinkAlike ships an update monthly, Flash Recall weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThinkAlike versus Flash Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinkAlikeFlash Recall
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDOUGLAS HARLEY SCHNEEUltra Apps

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ThinkAlike

One-time4
  • Word Pack 1$0.99
  • Word Pack 2$0.99
  • Expanded Players$1.99
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  • Remove Ads$2.99
10 purchases

Flash Recall

One-time10
  • Shield: Small Pack$0.99
  • Lifeline: Small Pack$0.99
  • Small Pack$1.99
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  • Shield: Medium Pack$1.99
  • Lifeline: Medium Pack$1.99
  • Medium Pack$3.99
  • Shield: Large Pack$3.99
  • Lifeline: Large Pack$3.99
  • Large Pack$4.99
  • Mega Pack$8.99

Questions

Is ThinkAlike free?
ThinkAlike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flash Recall free?
Flash Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ThinkAlike or Flash Recall have ads?
Both ThinkAlike and Flash Recall show ads.
Which is updated more often, ThinkAlike or Flash Recall?
ThinkAlike ships an update monthly, and Flash Recall weekly. Most recently, ThinkAlike was updated on October 25, 2026 and Flash Recall on October 31, 2026.

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