# Phomemo vs Hearty App

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phomemo | Hearty App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phomemo/id1456102145/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearty-app-everyday-bonding/id1567076603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | #197 |
| Size | 300 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHOMEMO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808829461) | [PATHFINDER FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659411263) |

## What reviewers say

### Phomemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phomemo/id1456102145)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Education, #112 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $36.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $36.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| AI Art Booster Pack Plus. | $3.99 | one-time |
| AI Art Booster Pack Plus. | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI Art Booster Pack Pro+ (80 Pics) | $6.99 | one-time |
| AI Art Booster Pack (800 Credits) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Hearty App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearty-app-everyday-bonding/id1567076603)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Hearty Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Plan | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Plan | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| 6-Month Plan | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-Month Plan | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More craft and science activities
- Slower tutorial videos
- More advanced activities for parents
- Financial games or tips for children
- French language support


## Frequently asked 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 #54 in the App Store charts, and Hearty App at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*