Comparison

Short Term Memory vs SWELL

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

Head to head
About

Short Term Memory

This app offers a straightforward memory training game designed to help users maintain and improve their cognitive abilities. It features levels that increase in difficulty, challenging players to memorize an expanding number of cute illustrations. It's ideal for intellectual training and potentially preventing cognitive decline.

Highlights
  • Memory improvement exercises
  • Intellectual training
  • Dementia prevention focus
  • Cute illustration memorization
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Up to 20 illustrations to memorize
Features
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◆ What is this game? Memorize the illustrations shown on screen, then pick them out from a large collection — a simple short-term memory test. 130 cute illustrations (animals, food, everyday items, and more) appear as questions. The number of illustrations to memorize increases with each level. ◆ Two Game Modes [Free Mode] - No time limit — play at your own pace - 20 levels (Lv.1: 2 items — Lv.20: 40 items) - Unlimited plays - Track your best times and beat your personal records [Challenge Mode] - Timed test for a real challenge - Play once per day (unlimited with Premium) - Rank system starting from 9th Kyu — how high can you go? ◆ Perfect for - Kids' cognitive development and learning - Adults looking for brain training - Seniors maintaining cognitive function - Anyone wanting to improve short-term memory - A quick daily brain exercise ◆ Features - Simple rules anyone can pick up instantly - Cute illustrations enjoyable for all ages - Calendar view to track your daily progress - Relaxing BGM while you play ◆ Premium Plan (Monthly Subscription) - Unlimited Challenge Mode - All Free Mode levels unlocked - Ad-free experience ◆ Requirements - iOS 15.0 or later Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://ferrety.app/work/memory/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ferrety.app/privacy-policy/

About

SWELL

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SWELL(スウェル)の公式アプリです。 【概要】 ■ アプリ上から24時間いつでも予約が可能。 指名予約にも対応しているので担当スタッフのスケジュールを確認してからの予約が可能です。 ■ クーポン お得なクーポンが配信されます。ネット予約時にクーポン利用での予約も可能なので来店時もスムーズに施術頂けます。 ■ スタッフが施術したスタイルを掲載 前もって画像を確認しておけばスムーズなオーダーが可能です。 ■ マイページ機能 予約状況の確認やキャンセルがマイページ上から行えます。スタイリストの登録が出来るので前もって担当者を登録しておけばマイページからスムーズな指名予約が可能です。又、マイページにお気に入りのヘアカタログを登録出来るので来店時に画像を見せるだけでイメージを伝えることが出来るので安心。

Screenshots

Short Term Memory3 screens
SWELL2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SWELL at none against Short Term Memory's 1. SWELL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Short Term Memory's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 35 months). 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. Short Term Memory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. SWELL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Short Term Memory ships an update every 4 months, SWELL every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Short Term Memory versus SWELL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShort Term MemorySWELL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 35 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerferrety inc.Cynd Co.,Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Short Term Memory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Images from previous screen not appearing in find screen
  • Timer issues
  • Scrolling problems causing accidental taps

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ad-free paid version
  • Improved graphics

SWELL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Short Term Memory

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month
None

SWELL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Short Term Memory free?
Short Term Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SWELL free?
SWELL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Short Term Memory or SWELL have ads?
Short Term Memory shows ads; SWELL does not.
Which is updated more often, Short Term Memory or SWELL?
Short Term Memory ships an update every 4 months, and SWELL every 35 months. Most recently, Short Term Memory was updated on October 16, 2026 and SWELL on September 28, 2026.

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