Memory Lane vs WakeAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Memory Lane
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Is it magic or technology? Create a whole new experience for your picture wall at home with the latest AR technology. The Memory Lane by Digital Fireworks app provides you with the ability to make your memories come to life. Impress your family, friends or significant other with a super cool way of showing videos on your wall at home, just by the click of an app. 1. Simply upload a video of your special memory, holiday or occasion. 2. Select a frame that you want to print out. 3. Hang it on your wall, and use the app to make your memory come to life!
WakeAR
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Point the camera at a printed photograph and the video plays on the photo itself, tracking it as the photo moves. The photograph is the marker — no barcode, no sticker, no special print to order. It works on a photo you already own. Wedding and bar mitzvah magnets, a family photo with video behind it, a portrait of someone you've lost, a poster or a business card. Free. No account, no ads, no purchases. Recognition runs on device, and camera frames are never sent to a server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WakeAR at every 8 days against Memory Lane's every 3 weeks. Memory Lane's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Memory Lane ships an update every 3 weeks, WakeAR every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Memory Lane | WakeAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Digital Fireworks ApS | Orel Aharon |
In-app purchases
Memory Lane
No in-app purchases
WakeAR
No in-app purchases
