# Matching Pairs vs Train Your Brain

Matching Pairs and Train Your Brain both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Matching Pairs's written reviews are positive against 49% of Train Your Brain's. Matching Pairs also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Train Your Brain's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 928) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matching Pairs sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Train Your Brain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Matching Pairs against 4.6 for Train Your Brain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Your Brain has 5.9K ratings behind it against 928, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Matching Pairs's written reviews are positive against 49% of Train Your Brain's.

Matching Pairs ships an update every 10 days, Train Your Brain every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matching Pairs | Train Your Brain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (928 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-pairs-concentration/id877559971/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-your-brain-memory-games/id1415728029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 928 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [Tellmewow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373142956) |

## What reviewers say

### Matching Pairs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-pairs-concentration/id877559971)

Enhance your memory and concentration with this engaging game. It offers 25 difficulty levels and over 10 themed card packs, suitable for all ages. Track your progress and compete with others globally.

**Highlights:** Memory and concentration training, 25 difficulty levels, 10+ themed card packs, Global score comparison, Soothing graphics and animations, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memory Card Pack Lower Case Letters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory Card Pack Music Instruments | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory Card Pack Numbers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory Card Pack Sports Images | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory  Card Pack Upper Case Letters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory Card Pack Words | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack "Faces" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack Emoji | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Pack Animals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Memory | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Effective memory and focus improvement
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and clear graphics
- 📱 Simple and intuitive design
- 🎯 Multiple difficulty levels for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes after rating 5 stars
- ❌ Limited free content (only food category)
- 📚 Lack of game instructions/directions
- 🔄 Loss of progress when switching devices
- 🖼️ Similar-looking images can be confusing

**Reported bugs**

- App stops opening after giving 5-star rating
- Game fails to launch or becomes unplayable
- Progress not transferable between devices
- Compatibility issues with device changes

**Requested features**

- More diverse and varied card images
- Ranking system for multiple attempts
- Speed/time-based challenges
- More free category options
- Progress transfer between devices


### Train Your Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-your-brain-memory-games/id1415728029)

Engage in a variety of memory games designed to enhance retention and cognitive skills. This app offers a collection of challenges with adjustable difficulty levels to help users of all ages improve their memory and attention span.

**Highlights:** Memory games for short and long term retention, Daily memory training routines, Multiple game types including card pairs and sequence repetition, Adjustable difficulty levels, Progress tracking and scoring, Available in 5 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Helpful brain games
- 👍 Variety of memory exercises
- 🤓 Engaging and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Games too fast for seniors
- 💰 Paid to remove ads but they keep coming back

**Reported bugs**

- Face/name recognition game not working
- Paid games still showing ads
- Grocery list game has unrecognizable items

**Requested features**

- Option to adjust game speed and difficulty
- Ability to disable all sounds
- Better scoring system and feedback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matching Pairs free?

Matching Pairs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Your Brain free?

Train Your Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Matching Pairs or Train Your Brain?

Matching Pairs is rated higher. Matching Pairs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 928 ratings, while Train Your Brain averages 4.6 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Matching Pairs or Train Your Brain have ads?

Both Matching Pairs and Train Your Brain show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Matching Pairs or Train Your Brain?

Matching Pairs ships an update every 10 days, and Train Your Brain every 3 months. Most recently, Matching Pairs was updated on November 1, 2026 and Train Your Brain on November 3, 2026.

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