# Color Memo vs ColorSwitch!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ColorSwitch! at none against Color Memo's 1. ColorSwitch! also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 24). Color Memo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ColorSwitch! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Color Memo against 4.5 for ColorSwitch!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColorSwitch! has 4K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Color Memo's written reviews are positive against 74% of ColorSwitch!'s.

Color Memo ships an update every 43 months, ColorSwitch! every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Memo | ColorSwitch! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-memo/id793805312/reviews) | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorswitch/id923653602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sprakelsoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/424478680) | [Zachary Elia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114976798) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-memo/id793805312)

Relive the nostalgia of classic electronic memory games with this retro-style app. Test your memory by repeating sequences of lights and sounds to score points. Enjoy HD graphics and smooth performance on your iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Retro electronic game style, Repeat light and sound sequences, HD graphics, Retina and iPad support, 60 FPS framerates, iOS 5+ support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads! | $0.99 | one-time |


### ColorSwitch!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorswitch/id923653602)

Test your speed and color recognition in this fast-paced brain teaser. Match the word to its correct color panel before time runs out. Compete for high scores and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Tap tiles to switch words and colors, Time-limited challenges, Match word to panel color, Unlock achievements, High score leaderboards, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Works well on Apple Watch
- 🧠 Challenges the brain
- 🎮 Great for boredom/passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Strict time limits
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty settings
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches/crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing app to crash or reset
- Words/colors not displaying properly on certain devices
- Time limits not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More difficulty levels
- Customizable time limits
- Option to disable ads
- Ability to save/view high scores


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Memo free?

Color Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ColorSwitch! free?

ColorSwitch! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Memo or ColorSwitch!?

ColorSwitch! is rated higher. Color Memo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ColorSwitch! averages 4.5 from 4K ratings.

### Do Color Memo or ColorSwitch! have ads?

ColorSwitch! shows ads; Color Memo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Memo or ColorSwitch!?

Color Memo ships an update every 43 months, and ColorSwitch! every 2 months. Most recently, Color Memo was updated on November 6, 2026 and ColorSwitch! on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*