# Matching Pairs vs Ballpoint Den

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ballpoint Den at 12.0 against Matching Pairs's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Matching Pairs | Ballpoint Den |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (929 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-pairs-concentration/id877559971/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **929** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 213 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Marty](https://appshunter.io/developer/502626664) | [Hamish Murray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690984257) |

## What reviewers say

### Matching Pairs

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

Train your memory and concentration with this engaging card matching game. It offers multiple difficulty levels, various game modes including time attack and multiplayer, and educational options for learning letters, numbers, and languages. Customize your game with different themes and card backs for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Memory and concentration training, 25 difficulty levels, Time Attack mode, 2 Player and Online Multiplayer, Educational matching activities, Customizable themes and card backs, 10 different card packs

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


### Ballpoint Den

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballpoint-den/id6462765160)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yellow Big Colour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Big Colour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Big Colour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orange Ball Colour | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Ball Colour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purple Big Colour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Ball Colour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Ball Colour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purple Ball Colour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Ball Colour | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matching Pairs free?

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

### Is Ballpoint Den free?

Ballpoint Den is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Matching Pairs or Ballpoint Den have ads?

Both Matching Pairs and Ballpoint Den show ads.

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