# Captain Memo vs Memory Match

Captain Memo and Memory Match both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Captain Memo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Memory Match's. Captain Memo also leads on ratings volume (107 vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Memory Match's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Captain Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Memory Match sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Captain Memo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain Memo has 107 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Captain Memo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Memory Match's.

Captain Memo ships an update every 6 months, Memory Match every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Captain Memo | Memory Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-memo-the-memory-game/id817586038/reviews)** | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-brain-training/id1484096926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andre Castany](https://appshunter.io/developer/817586041) | [Gennady Pucherevin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452291416) |

## What reviewers say

### Captain Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-memo-the-memory-game/id817586038)

Sharpen your memory with this engaging card-matching game. Find pairs to earn points, create combos, and progress through challenging levels. Play solo, against a friend on the same device, or online.

**Highlights:** Card matching, Brain training, Point scoring, Combo system, Multiplayer modes, 32 levels, Special cards

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


### Memory Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-brain-training/id1484096926)

Sharpen your mind with this memory game. Flip cards to find matching pairs, testing your recall and concentration. Offers customizable levels, competitive modes, and daily hints to enhance your brain training experience.

**Highlights:** Constructor mode for custom levels, Competitive modes: best score, best time, Multiple game rules (attempts, time), iCloud progress saving, Achievements and Game Center records, Free daily hints

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memory Premium - 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Memory Premium - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Memory Premium - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Triple Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Captain Memo free?

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

### Is Memory Match free?

Memory Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Captain Memo or Memory Match?

Captain Memo is rated higher. Captain Memo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Memory Match averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do Captain Memo or Memory Match have ads?

Both Captain Memo and Memory Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Captain Memo or Memory Match?

Captain Memo ships an update every 6 months, and Memory Match every 3 weeks. Most recently, Captain Memo was updated on October 20, 2026 and Memory Match on October 19, 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.*