Comparison

PairLock vs Memory Quest

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

Head to head
About

PairLock

This memory game challenges you to match pairs of cards and connect them with lines that cannot cross. It offers multiple game modes, including classic levels, daily challenges, and speed-based play. Exercise your memory, spatial reasoning, and planning skills with this engaging puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Match pairs with non-crossing lines
  • Hundreds of classic levels
  • Daily challenges and speed modes
  • Offline play
  • Multiple symbol and card back styles
  • Colorblind-friendly mode
  • Achievements and stats tracking
Features
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PairLock is the memory match game with a twist you've never seen before. Flip cards, find matching pairs, and connect them with a line. But here's the catch: your lines can never cross. It's the memory game you know, with a puzzle layer you don't. HOW TO PLAY Tap cards to flip them. Find two matching symbols and they stay face up, connected by a colored line. But every line you draw creates a web. Match too quickly without thinking and you'll box yourself in. Plan your pairs carefully to avoid crossed lines and earn a perfect score. GAME MODES - Classic: Progress through hundreds of levels across Beginner, Intermediate, Expert, and Master difficulty. Earn up to 3 stars on every board. - Daily Challenge: A unique puzzle every day. Race the clock and share your result with friends. - Sprint: How many boards can you clear in 2 minutes? Push your speed and memory to the limit. - Challenge a Friend: Send a custom puzzle link and see who solves it in fewer flips. FEATURES - 100% offline, no wifi needed - Multiple symbol sets: Geometric, Nature, Abstract - Card back styles: Classic, Minimal, Dots, Waves - Colorblind-friendly mode with distinct line patterns - Achievements for streaks, perfect solves, and milestones - Stats tracking: flips, streaks, completion rate - Haptic feedback and satisfying sound design - Dark mode support - Works on phones and tablets BRAIN TRAINING THAT FEELS LIKE A GAME PairLock exercises your memory, spatial reasoning, and planning skills all at once. Every board is a mini puzzle that rewards both recall and strategy. Perfect for a quick mental break or a long puzzle session. Great for: - Commute puzzles - Mindful breaks between tasks - Bedtime wind-down - Competing with friends - Brain exercise for all ages PAIRLOCK PRO Upgrade to PairLock Pro for a one-time purchase that removes all ads forever and unlocks all symbol sets and card backs. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. Download PairLock and put your memory to the test. MORE PUZZLE GAMES FROM MAROON LABS - VoidKnot: Untangle crossing lines - BlockSlip: Slide blocks to escape Built with care by Maroon Labs in Minnesota, USA. Questions? support@maroonlabs.co Privacy: maroonlabs.co/privacy

About

Memory Quest

Features
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Memory Quest is a fun and relaxing picture puzzle game where every level challenges your memory, focus, and attention. Play colorful picture puzzles, explore cute worlds, remember images, find matches, avoid tricky traps, and complete fun brain challenges. The game is easy to start, satisfying to play, and perfect for quick relaxing moments anytime. Collect daily rewards, use helpful hints when you need them, and unlock new levels as your memory skills improve. Features: • Fun picture-based memory puzzles • Cute and colorful worlds • Relaxing brain challenges • Daily rewards and helpful hints • Easy controls and quick levels • Great for focus, memory, and attention Play Memory Quest and enjoy a cute puzzle adventure made for your brain!

Screenshots

PairLock4 screens
Memory Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memory Quest at none against PairLock's 1. PairLock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PairLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Memory Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PairLock ships an update every 3 days, Memory Quest weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PairLock versus Memory Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPairLockMemory Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAROON LABS LLCMansur Gulomov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PairLock

One-time1
  • PairLock Pro$4.99
None

Memory Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PairLock free?
PairLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memory Quest free?
Memory Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PairLock or Memory Quest have ads?
Both PairLock and Memory Quest show ads.
Which is updated more often, PairLock or Memory Quest?
PairLock ships an update every 3 days, and Memory Quest weekly. Most recently, PairLock was updated on November 5, 2026 and Memory Quest on November 5, 2026.

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