# Forgotten Memories vs Bright Memory

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 (#116 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forgotten Memories | Bright Memory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (528 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgotten-memories/id834715612/reviews)** | [4.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-memory-infinite/id1669877091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **528** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **67.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Psychose Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/340702907) | [贤成 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474315940) |

## What reviewers say

### Forgotten Memories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgotten-memories/id834715612)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Bright Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-memory-infinite/id1669877091)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Adventure, #120 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Kitten Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 学院兔皮肤 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Rabbit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energetic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Youthful Days Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheongsam (New Year) Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheongsam (Blue Flowers) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bikini Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skinny Jeans Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add controller vibration support
- Allow customization of touch controls
- Optimize controls for PlayStation controller


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