# CatalogIt vs Memento Database

The clearest difference is rating: Memento Database at 4.7 against CatalogIt's 3.7. Memento Database also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 35). CatalogIt's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CatalogIt sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Memento Database sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memento Database holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memento Database has 323 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CatalogIt's written reviews are positive against 58% of Memento Database's.

CatalogIt ships an update every 2 months, Memento Database every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatalogIt | Memento Database |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalogit-manage-collections/id1332161425/reviews) | **[4.7 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memento-database/id1583610478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **323** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [It Unlimited, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332161424) | [MementoDB Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583610480) |

## What reviewers say

### CatalogIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalogit-manage-collections/id1332161425)

This platform helps individuals and organizations catalog, manage, and share the stories of their collections. It offers museum-level functionality with an intuitive interface, supporting unlimited photos, custom reports, and multi-user collaboration across devices.

**Highlights:** Professional classification system, Intuitive visual cataloging, Unlimited photo uploads, Customizable printing and reporting, Multi-user collaboration, Cross-device accessibility

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Small Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Personal Medium Monthly | $21.99 | per month |
| Personal Large Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Personal Small Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Personal Medium Annual | $219.99 | per year |
| Personal Large Annual | $299.99 | per year |


### Memento Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memento-database/id1583610478)

Organize and manage any type of information with customizable databases. Adaptable for personal lists, business management, and research, it offers a flexible alternative to spreadsheets and specialized apps. Features include offline access, cloud syncing, and an AI assistant for effortless data structuring.

**Highlights:** Customizable database creation, AI Assistant for data structuring, Offline data management, Cloud synchronization, Teamwork with access control, Desktop access for Mac/PC, Extensive field types

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus | $11.99 | per month |
| Team 5 | $29.99 | per month |
| Lite | $35.99 | per year |
| Team 10 | $59.99 | per month |
| Pro | $71.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus | $107.99 | per year |
| Team 5 | $299.99 | per year |
| Team 10 | $599.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and operate
- 👍 Smooth and professional interface
- 👍 Great for organizing collections
- 👍 Flexible and capable app
- 👍 Useful for various tracking needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive long-term cost
- 🐛 No decent way to back up photos
- 🐛 Backup and restore doesn't work for photos
- 🐛 Import doesn't work for photos
- 🐛 Unethical pricing changes

**Reported bugs**

- Add new selection list items bug
- Add field window disappears too quickly
- App crashes on opening
- App crashes multiple times during every use on iOS
- App keeps crashing on Apple tablet

**Requested features**

- Add shade name for color field
- Add autocomplete for tags
- Edit background color for iOS app
- Add folder system for databases
- Add wizard on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CatalogIt free?

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

### Is Memento Database free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CatalogIt or Memento Database?

Memento Database is rated higher. CatalogIt averages 3.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Memento Database averages 4.7 from 323 ratings.

### Do CatalogIt or Memento Database have ads?

Neither CatalogIt nor Memento Database shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CatalogIt or Memento Database?

CatalogIt ships an update every 2 months, and Memento Database every 3 months. Most recently, CatalogIt was updated on October 25, 2026 and Memento Database on October 27, 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.*