Comparison

Forgotten Memories vs Bright Memory

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

Head to head
About

Forgotten Memories

Experience a psychological survival horror game where you play as Rose Hawkins, searching for a missing child. Explore a mysterious, unsettling environment, confront your fears, and unravel a tragic mystery. This game combines exploration, puzzles, and action with a focus on fear mechanics.

Highlights
  • Classic survival horror mechanics
  • Deep narrative and psychological horror
  • Atmospheric environments
  • Fear mechanics gameplay
  • Smooth touch and gamepad controls
  • No in-app purchases
Features
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TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND GET READY FOR THE HORROR OF FORGOTTEN MEMORIES. Finalist in the CVA videogames awards. Nominations: Best Audio, Best Original Music, Best Indie Game and Best iOS Game! "The most exciting horror game of 2015." - AppSpy "The developers have managed to craft a genuinely unsettling game with a moody atmosphere and masterfully engineered scares." - AppSpy "Forgotten Memories is an atmospheric tale of horror" - 148Apps "It's a well put-together tribute to survival horror games of yesteryear." - PocketGamerUK "The game is easily recommendable for those looking for that Silent Hill feel." - Destructoid In Forgotten Memories, you will play Rose Hawkins, a strong independent woman looking for Eden, a missing child. Rose wakes up wounded in a strange place she doesn't recognize. While looking for the young girl, she finds herself locked in a never-ending tragedy, frozen in time. Rose will need to confront her deepest fears to unveil the mystery behind her terrifying investigation. SURVIVAL HORROR Forgotten Memories is a third person Psychological Survival Horror game combining exploration, reflection, puzzles, action and survival, with a gameplay focused on fear mechanics. A true spiritual successor of the greatest horrific games from the 90's. Forgotten Memories is a classic survival horror game. A GREAT GAMING EXPERIENCE A true gaming experience on your mobile device. Forgotten Memories combines deep psychological story, beautifully rendered environments, and smooth gameplay action into a fantastic horror experience you will never forget. FEATURES OVERVIEW • Classic survival horror mechanics • A deep narrative and climatic psychological horror experience • Fantastic visual effects • Smooth touch & gamepad controls • No in-app purchases. We don't sell any weapons, ammunition, or anything that will impact the game experience. You will be on your own ;)

About

Bright Memory

Experience a thrilling blend of FPS and action in a futuristic world. Investigate a mysterious global phenomenon by combining unique skills, sword combat, and customizable firearms. Explore an ancient history connecting two worlds.

Highlights
  • FPS and action genre blend
  • Skill and ability combos
  • Sword combat
  • Customizable firearms
  • Gyroscope aiming support
  • Controller support
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In the year 2036, a strange phenomenon for which scientists can find no explanation has occurred in the skies around the world. The Supernatural Science Research Organization (SRO) has sent agents out to various regions to investigate this phenomenon. It is soon discovered that these strange occurrences are connected to an archaic mystery - an as-of-yet unknown history of two worlds, about to come to light... Bright Memory: Infinite combines the FPS and action genres to deliver a high-octane experience. Mix and match available skills and abilities to unleash magnificient combos on your enemies. Your trusted sword allows you to slash through crowds of enemies and even repel their gunfire. The guns you come across in-game can be customized with a variety of ammunitions. Choose between incendiary bombs, sticky grenades, homing missiles, and more to suit your situation. [Features] - Support gyroscope control aiming. - Support full button transparency and size customization. - Support XBOX wireless controller control.

Screenshots

Forgotten Memories4 screens
Bright Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forgotten Memories at none against Bright Memory's 9. Forgotten Memories also leads on ratings volume (528 vs 48) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Bright Memory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

Forgotten Memories costs $3.99 and Bright Memory $4.99 up front. Bright Memory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Forgotten Memories asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Forgotten Memories against 4.4 for Bright Memory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forgotten Memories has 528 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forgotten Memories ships an update every 5 weeks, Bright Memory every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Forgotten Memories versus Bright Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForgotten MemoriesBright Memory
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (528 ratings) — better4.4 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews67.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings528 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#102 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB2.4 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPsychose Interactive Inc.贤成 曾

Customer experience

Forgotten Memories

All ratings527 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative25.1%

Bright Memory

All ratings43 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

Forgotten Memories

From 528 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent graphics and atmosphere
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
  • 💡 Homage to classic survival horror games
  • 👍 Engaging story and characters
  • 👍 Great sound design and music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🔋 Flashlight system draining too quickly
  • 🔒 Lack of autosave or frequent save points
  • 👎 Clunky camera and movement controls
  • 👎 Repetitive enemy encounters

Bright Memory

From 48 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 💡 Excellent with a controller
  • 🚀 Fun mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and issues with controls
  • 🔧 Needs improvements for iPad devices
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Forgotten Memories

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup or loading screens
  • Saves not working or being lost
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Controller support issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More save options and checkpoints
  • Improved camera and movement controls
  • Longer gameplay duration
  • Controller support improvements
  • Difficulty options beyond Easy and Normal

Bright Memory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not programmed properly for iOS
  • Unable to complete identity verification
  • Touch controls issues on iPad

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add controller vibration support
  • Allow customization of touch controls
  • Optimize controls for PlayStation controller

In-app purchases

None

Forgotten Memories

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Bright Memory

One-time9
  • Black Kitten Pack$0.99
  • 学院兔皮肤$0.99
  • Cyber Rabbit$0.99
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  • Energetic Pack$0.99
  • Youthful Days Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (New Year) Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (Blue Flowers)$0.99
  • Bikini Pack$0.99
  • Skinny Jeans Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Forgotten Memories free?
Forgotten Memories costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bright Memory free?
Bright Memory costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forgotten Memories or Bright Memory?
Forgotten Memories is rated higher. Forgotten Memories averages 4.4 out of 5 from 528 ratings, while Bright Memory averages 4.4 from 48 ratings.
Do Forgotten Memories or Bright Memory have ads?
Neither Forgotten Memories nor Bright Memory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forgotten Memories or Bright Memory?
Forgotten Memories ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bright Memory every 3 days. Most recently, Forgotten Memories was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bright Memory on October 30, 2026.

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