# Brain Game University vs memoryOS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brain Game University at none against memoryOS's 28. Brain Game University also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.2). memoryOS's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 4) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. memoryOS sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Brain Game University asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brain Game University against 4.9 for memoryOS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: memoryOS has 17K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brain Game University ships an update weekly, memoryOS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Game University | memoryOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-game-university/id930527050/reviews) | **[4.9 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memoryos-memory-games/id1553283646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#61** |
| Size | 25 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/312733912) | [Encoder Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524669695) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Game University

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-game-university/id930527050)

Engage in a variety of challenging brain games and puzzles, playable solo or with others. Earn a virtual degree as you master 41 unique games, each with hundreds of variations. Compete to achieve academic success in this fun and educational gaming experience.

**Highlights:** 41 unique brain games, Hundreds of variations per game, Single-player and multiplayer modes, Earn a virtual degree, Game Center integration, Challenging puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### memoryOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memoryos-memory-games/id1553283646)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Education, #98 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Enhance your memory and focus with interactive lessons and a virtual mind palace game. Learn scientifically proven techniques to improve knowledge retention and recall a wide range of information, from names and numbers to complex data and entire books.

**Highlights:** Interactive bite-sized lessons, Virtual Mind Palaces game, Spaced repetition system, Scientifically proven techniques, Improve knowledge retention, Memorize diverse information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Student Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Expert Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Essential Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Essential Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Essential Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Essential Monthly Plan | $16.99 | per month |
| Student 3 Months Plan | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Expert Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Expert Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Expert 3 Months Plan | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Expert 3 Months Plan | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| Expert 6 Months Plan | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Essential Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Essential Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Essential Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $148.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $149.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $174.99 | per year |
| Expert Annual Plan | $174.99 | per year |
| 10 Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Loci Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Loci Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective memory techniques
- 👍 Interactive and engaging
- 💡 Innovative use of memory palaces
- 🤩 Impressive results in a short time
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around pricing
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling and marketing tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account management problems
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Navigation and UI elements not working as expected
- Syncing issues between devices and lost progress
- Connectivity problems when using cellular data

**Requested features**

- More free content and lessons
- Ability to create custom memory palaces
- Better progress tracking and analytics
- Integration with other learning/productivity apps
- Offline mode for lessons and memory palaces


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Game University free?

Brain Game University is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is memoryOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Game University or memoryOS?

memoryOS is rated higher. Brain Game University averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while memoryOS averages 4.9 from 17K ratings.

### Do Brain Game University or memoryOS have ads?

Neither Brain Game University nor memoryOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Game University or memoryOS?

Brain Game University ships an update weekly, and memoryOS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brain Game University was updated on October 24, 2026 and memoryOS on October 29, 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.*