Comparison

Short Term Memory vs Recall

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

Recall

Features
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Recall is a calm, unhurried app for keeping your mind active and your day organized. It was designed for older adults from the start — large text, clear buttons, generous spacing, and no clutter. EIGHT BRAIN GAMES Short exercises you can finish in a few minutes: • Memory Match — find matching pairs • Word Recall — memorize a list, then recall it • Number Sequence — watch a sequence, repeat it back • Pattern Recognition — study a pattern, recreate it • Color Sequence — repeat a growing pattern of colors • Category Sort — sort everyday items into groups • Faces & Names — match people to their names • Object Recall — remember where things are usually kept Difficulty adjusts quietly to how you're doing, so sessions stay comfortable rather than discouraging. A DAILY SESSION, YOUR LENGTH Choose 5, 7, or 10 minutes. Recall suggests what to play and keeps a gentle streak — never a scolding one. MEMORY & SUPPORT TOOLS • People — names, relationships and notes about the people in your life • Objects — where you usually keep your keys, glasses, wallet • Health — your medications and upcoming appointments • Notes — anything important you want close at hand • Safety — emergency contacts you can call in one tap Two of the games draw on the people and objects you've saved, so practice uses your own life rather than strangers. YOUR DAY A simple routine checklist for movement, medication, meals, hydration and rest. Add your own, tick them off, and set one daily reminder if you'd like. PROGRESS, WITHOUT PRESSURE See how you're doing across memory, attention, patterns, spatial reasoning, association and executive function. Export a summary as a file you can bring to an appointment. BUILT FOR COMFORT • Larger text and larger buttons • High contrast mode • Gentle pace — slower animations and transitions • Simplified layout that hides everything but the essentials • Voice guidance that reads instructions through VoiceOver PRIVATE BY DESIGN There is no account and no sign-up. Recall does not connect to the internet. Everything you save — every name, note, medication and score — stays on your iPhone, and only leaves it if you choose to export and share it yourself. Recall is a wellness and organization app. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat or prevent any condition.

Screenshots

Short Term Memory3 screens
Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recall at none against Short Term Memory's 1. Recall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Recall asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Short Term Memory versus Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShort Term MemoryRecall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerferrety inc.SAMIDHA SINGH

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

Recall

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Short Term Memory

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month
None

Recall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Short Term Memory free?
Short Term Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Short Term Memory or Recall have ads?
Short Term Memory shows ads; Recall does not.

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