# Canon DPP Express vs Keepsake Memories

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Keepsake Memories at 100% against Canon DPP Express's 17%. Keepsake Memories also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Canon DPP Express's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canon DPP Express sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Keepsake Memories sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Keepsake Memories holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon DPP Express has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Canon DPP Express's written reviews are positive against 100% of Keepsake Memories's.

Canon DPP Express ships an update every 3 months, Keepsake Memories every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canon DPP Express | Keepsake Memories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-dpp-express/id1315877685/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepsake-memories/id6759476547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 112 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canon Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331269954) | [AKSHAR BHARAT PATEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878872427) |

## What reviewers say

### Canon DPP Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-dpp-express/id1315877685)

Edit RAW photos on your iPad or iPhone with intuitive touch controls. Adjust colors, save multiple versions, and export without watermarks after subscribing. Supports various Canon RAW and JPEG formats.

**Highlights:** Color edit RAW images, Intuitive touch operation, Save multiple adjustment patterns, Change history function, Export images without watermarks, Supports CR3/CR2, JPEG, HEIF (10 bit)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DPP Express Full Functions | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for on-the-go RAW processing
- 👍 Fantastic app with lots of features
- 💡 Useful for quick edits in the field

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks support for CR2 RAW files
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 Slow performance on older iPads
- 👎 Limited compatibility with older Canon models

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to import photos
- Unable to open RAW files from camera roll
- Exporting photos results in quality loss
- Incompatible with some iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add support for CR2 RAW files
- Improve file management with folder support
- Allow direct import from SD card or external drive
- Implement batch processing and editing tools
- Add color profile creation using color checker


### Keepsake Memories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepsake-memories/id6759476547)

Capture daily moments with photos and captions. Organize memories into scrapbooks and revisit them through timeline and calendar views to build a lasting personal story.

**Highlights:** Daily photo and caption entries, Organize by scrapbook, Timeline view, Calendar view, Build lasting stories

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keepsake Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Keepsake Pro Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Single Backfill | $0.99 | one-time |
| Backfill 3 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canon DPP Express free?

Canon DPP Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Keepsake Memories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canon DPP Express or Keepsake Memories?

Keepsake Memories is rated higher. Canon DPP Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Keepsake Memories averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Canon DPP Express or Keepsake Memories have ads?

Neither Canon DPP Express nor Keepsake Memories shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canon DPP Express or Keepsake Memories?

Canon DPP Express ships an update every 3 months, and Keepsake Memories every 3 days. Most recently, Canon DPP Express was updated on November 1, 2026 and Keepsake Memories on October 24, 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.*