Comparison

Phomemo vs Hearty App

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

Head to head
About

Phomemo

This app enables users to print photos, tasks, and documents wirelessly from their mobile devices. It offers creative customization options, task organization tools with templates, and efficient document printing for various models. It's designed for on-the-go convenience and enhanced learning.

Highlights
  • Wireless photo printing
  • Task list organization with templates
  • Document printing for work and study
  • Creative content customization
  • Portable and on-the-go printing
  • Supports multiple printer models
Features
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This is a feature-rich and user-friendly app, thoughtfully designed for multiple models including T02, M02, M08F, M832, and more, to meet your diverse printing needs anytime, anywhere. Whether it's recording life’s little moments, preserving precious memories, or organizing tasks for work and study, Phomemo makes it all easy and fun. Phomemo is not just a printer but a caring companion, accompanying you through every important moment and adding more joy and convenience to your life. [Creative Fun] Customize your content freely, letting every word, every photo, and every QR code carry your story. Phomemo, with its clear and precise printing quality, helps you preserve these special moments. [Task Organization] Use Phomemo to print your to-do list, not only to stay organized but also to set cheerful and enjoyable goals for yourself. With a variety of templates, each task becomes a little delight in your life. [Portability] Whether you're at the office, at home, or enjoying the outdoors, Phomemo offers you a convenient printing experience anytime. It's not just a tool, but your on-the-go companion, ready to meet your creative needs wherever you are. [Documents] For models like M08F/M832, Phomemo provides an efficient and convenient document printing solution. Whether it's work contracts or important personal documents, Phomemo gives you control when you need it, providing peace of mind. [Learning] Phomemo is not only a study aid but also a handy tool for improving learning efficiency. Printing corrected homework or flashcards helps you better manage study materials, making each step of learning easier and more enjoyable. Phomemo APP is free to download. We also offer VIP services available for purchase and subscription within the APP, accessible to most countries and regions worldwide. [Subscription Services] 1. Phomemo Pro (Annual Subscription), Phomemo Pro (Monthly Subscription) 2. Phomemo Pro+ (Annual Subscription), Phomemo Pro+ (Monthly Subscription) [Subscription Prices] 1. Phomemo Pro (Annual: $32.99), Phomemo Pro (Monthly: $8.99) 2. Phomemo Pro+ (Annual: $36.99), Phomemo Pro+ (Monthly: $12.99) [Payment] After user confirms purchase and payment, it will be charged to their iTunes account. [Renewal] The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription cycle. To cancel renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal function in iTunes / Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Term of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hearty App

Discover engaging activities designed to foster strong parent-child relationships. This app provides ideas for quality time, requiring just 20 minutes a day to positively impact children's growth and development.

Highlights
  • Daily bonding activities
  • Ideas for different energy levels
  • Focus on child development
  • Short daily time commitment
  • Promotes parent-child relationships
Features
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No matter if you are tired after work or full of energy on weekend We have activities for different goals, interests and context OUR BELIEF We believe that quality time with kids lays the foundation for close parent-chid relationships. And you don't need special techniques — just 20 min a day of time together with your kids may play an impact on children's growth and their psychological and emotional development. To use the app you will have to purchase a subscription. All our plans offer a free access for 3 days and at any point you'll be able to cancel. Terms Of Use - https://hearty-app.com/terms Privacy Policy - https://hearty-app.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Phomemo4 screens
Hearty App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Phomemo at free with in-app purchases against Hearty App's subscription. Phomemo also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 42%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Phomemo sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hearty App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Phomemo against 4.7 for Hearty App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Phomemo's written reviews are positive against 42% of Hearty App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phomemo ships an update every 10 days, Hearty App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Phomemo versus Hearty App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhomemoHearty App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.7K ratings)4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews — better42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6.7K — better2.9K
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#51 — better#181
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB107 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPHOMEMO PTE. LTD.PATHFINDER FZCO

Customer experience

Phomemo

All ratings6,535 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews2,206 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative17.0%

Hearty App

All ratings2,841 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative50.8%

User reviews

Phomemo

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for journaling and memory keeping
  • 👍 Portable and compact
  • 👍 Affordable compared to major brands
  • 👍 Good print quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with issues like notes disappearing and text/image movement
  • 🐛 Inconsistent print quality, especially for photos
  • 🐛 Difficult to change paper roll direction
  • 🐛 Limited font and editing options
  • 🐛 Inability to share items directly into the app

Hearty App

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great family fun
  • 🚀 Fun for toddlers and young kids
  • 👍 Awesome app for parents
  • 👍 Ton of activities, games, crafts, and recipes
  • 👍 Bedtime story feature

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 💰 Misleading about free trial and billing
  • 🐛 Buggy AI story generation
  • 🐛 Slow performance
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised

Bugs and requests

Phomemo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connectivity issues with certain printer models
  • Printing problems like QR codes, lines, and blurry output
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inconsistent performance across devices and operating systems

Requested features

7 requests
  • More font and design options
  • Ability to edit text and change font size/style
  • Improved photo printing quality and color support
  • Better integration with other apps and services
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
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  • Improved paper handling and cutting
  • Consolidated app experience across Phomemo products

Hearty App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • AI story generation issues
  • Difficulty canceling subscription
  • Unauthorized charges after cancellation

Requested features

9 requests
  • More craft and science activities
  • Slower tutorial videos
  • More advanced activities for parents
  • Financial games or tips for children
  • French language support
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  • Harder riddles and magic tricks
  • Filters for age-appropriate activities
  • List of supplies needed for activities
  • Rotation of free content

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Phomemo

Subscriptions20
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription6 variants$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 variants$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 variants$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$16.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription4 variants$26.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$26.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$32.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$32.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial4 variants$36.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$36.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$42.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI Art Booster Pack Plus.$3.99
  • AI Art Booster Pack Plus.$5.99
  • AI Art Booster Pack Pro+ (80 Pics)$6.99
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  • AI Art Booster Pack (800 Credits)$9.99
13 purchases

Hearty App

Subscriptions13
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Hearty Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Quarterly Plan3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • 6 Months Plan7 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
  • 6-Month Plan$39.996 Months
  • 6-Month Plan7 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Phomemo free?
Phomemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hearty App free?
Hearty App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phomemo or Hearty App?
Hearty App is rated higher. Phomemo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Hearty App averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Phomemo or Hearty App have ads?
Neither Phomemo nor Hearty App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phomemo or Hearty App?
Phomemo ships an update every 10 days, and Hearty App every 9 days. Most recently, Phomemo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hearty App on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Phomemo or Hearty App?
Phomemo currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and Hearty App at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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