Comparison

Memento vs Temporary Contacts Pro

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

Head to head
About

Memento

This app offers a streamlined way to manage your to-do lists and reminders without unnecessary complexity. It leverages natural language input for quick entry and provides timely alerts based on time or location. Seamlessly syncs with existing Apple Reminders.

Highlights
  • Natural language input for reminders
  • Time and location-based alerts
  • Actionable notifications
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Customizable lists with colors and icons
  • Multiple display layouts (list or cards)
  • Widgets and Siri integration
Features
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Memento is the simple, fast reminders app for people who actually rely on their reminders. There's no clutter and no learning curve, just your reminders, showing up at the right moment. Whether it's errands, groceries, chores or everyday to-dos, Memento makes it quick to jot something down and easy to remember what matters. It works with the reminders you already have in Apple's Reminders, synced through iCloud. Everything you need, nothing you don't: • Type naturally: "Call the plumber tomorrow at 9" sets the alert, list and priority as you write • Time and location alerts that remind you at the right moment or place • Due dates that nudge you on the day, at the time you choose • Priorities you can spot at a glance • Lists with their own colors and icons • Three layouts, Minimal, Peek and Expanded, with reminders as a list or as cards • Scheduled shows what's coming up by day, week and month. Drag a reminder to reschedule it • Links keeps every saved web page in one place, with previews • Search finds any reminder by its title, notes, list or date, even with a typo • Sort by hand, date or priority, with filters throughout • Actionable notifications, so you can get things done without opening the app • Widgets, plus Siri and Shortcuts that show your reminders as cards you can check off • Send reminders to friends in Messages • Keyboard shortcuts, dark mode and full VoiceOver support • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro Memento is fast, energy-efficient and private. • No tracking • No accounts required • Optional anonymous crash reports, which you can turn off in Settings. Never your reminders. Your reminders stay on your devices and sync securely through iCloud. Since 2016, Memento has been made by one independent developer who believes reminders should be calm, quick and reliable. If that sounds like you, Memento is built for you.

About

Temporary Contacts Pro

Automatically remove outdated contacts and manage your phonebook effortlessly. Keep your contact list organized and clutter-free by setting up automatic deletion of contacts after a specified period. Retrieve deleted contacts from an archive if needed.

Highlights
  • Automatic contacts removal
  • Create temporary contacts from recent calls
  • Archive access for deleted contacts
  • Seamless integration with default Phone app
  • Background deletion functionality
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Outdated contacts no more! Effortless Contacts Management: Say Goodbye to Outdated Contacts! Transform your phonebook with our app, designed for effortless contacts removal and management. Automatically delete contacts after a set period, keeping your contact list fresh and organized. Key Features: Automatic Contacts Removal: Set up the app to automatically delete existing contacts or create new temporary ones from recent calls. Archive Access: Retrieve deleted contacts from the archive if needed, ensuring no important contact is lost. Seamless Integration: Enjoy a smooth experience with seamless integration into your default Phone app. Background Deletion: Contacts are automatically deleted even when the app is not active, saving you time and effort. Download now for a clutter-free and organized contacts list!

Screenshots

Memento4 screens
Temporary Contacts Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memento at 62% against Temporary Contacts Pro's 0%. Memento also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Temporary Contacts Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads 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

Temporary Contacts Pro is free to download; Memento costs $7.99 up front. Temporary Contacts Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Memento asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memento holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memento has 314 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Memento's written reviews are positive against 0% of Temporary Contacts Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memento ships an update every 5 weeks, Temporary Contacts Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Memento versus Temporary Contacts Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMementoTemporary Contacts Pro
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (314 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings314 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark DiFrancoDUSKBAY LLC

Customer experience

Memento

All ratings314 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral17.8%
Negative20.7%

Temporary Contacts Pro

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Memento

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Reminders not syncing across devices
  • App crashing on launch or when editing reminders
  • Location-based reminders not triggering
  • Reminders disappearing or not marking as completed

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to rearrange reminders within lists
  • Option to set reminders on a weekly schedule
  • Expanded widget functionality
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Improved sorting and filtering options
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  • Ability to add notes, attachments, and more details to reminders

Temporary Contacts Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Memento

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Temporary Contacts Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Memento free?
Memento costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Temporary Contacts Pro free?
Temporary Contacts Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memento or Temporary Contacts Pro?
Memento is rated higher. Memento averages 4.4 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Temporary Contacts Pro averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Memento or Temporary Contacts Pro have ads?
Neither Memento nor Temporary Contacts Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Memento or Temporary Contacts Pro?
Memento ships an update every 5 weeks, and Temporary Contacts Pro every 10 days. Most recently, Memento was updated on November 2, 2026 and Temporary Contacts Pro on November 3, 2026.

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