Momently vs ParallelPaws
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Momently
This private journaling app helps you capture, organize, and relive your most meaningful memories. It offers features like organizing moments into trips, mapping visited places, and tagging memories for easy retrieval. Enjoy a secure, ad-free experience with options to import and export your data.
- Organize moments into trips with cover photos
- Map of visited places to rediscover memories
- Tag memories and group them into stories
- Add people to memories and view shared moments
- Secure on-device storage with iCloud backup option
- Import and export from other journaling apps
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Capture and Relive Every Precious Moment with Momently Momently is a beautifully designed, private journaling app that helps you cherish your life’s most meaningful memories. With an intuitive and elegant interface, it’s easier than ever to store, organize, and revisit the moments that matter most. Key Features: TRIPS – Relive your adventures by organizing moments into trips, each with its own stunning cover photo. PLACES – Explore a dynamic map of all the places you’ve visited, and rediscover hidden gems from your past. PROFILES – Add people to each memory you create, then view their profiles to relive the amazing moments you’ve shared together. TAGS – Group memories into engaging stories using customizable tags, just like your favorite social platforms. TRULY PRIVATE – Your privacy matters. Momently doesn’t collect any data; everything is stored securely on your device. For extra peace of mind, you can back up to iCloud. IMPORT & EXPORT – Switching from another app? Easily import or export memories from platforms like Instagram, Day One, and Journey. Additional Features Include: • Face ID or Touch ID security • Fast and simple search • Dark and Light Mode options • Customizable accent colors and app icons • And much more... Why Choose Momently? Momently is a passion project from a solo iOS developer. There are no subscriptions, no ads—just a simple, powerful journaling experience designed to make every moment count. For help, contact me at support@momently.app
ParallelPaws
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ParallelPaws — a watercolor twin cat, just for you In a parallel world, a twin cat wearing a gold bell notices when you drank water or shared a meal, and sits with you when the day is heavy. This is emotional companionship — not medical care, diagnosis, or counseling. No streak debt, no weight-shame numbers. 【Without a pass】 • Pick one of 21 preset cats as your twin (watercolor) • Five room rituals: water, feed, together, breath, letter • Diary marks for the day • Together time: sit quietly with your twin — not a countdown • Letters: first-person cat speech, weekly free credits (50; each reply costs 1) 【Gold-Bell Pass · optional auto-renewable subscription】 Unlocks a twin from your real cat photos, sticker packs, postcard / room art, and 1000 credits per week. Name: Gold-Bell Pass • 1 month: USD $11.99 / month • 1 year: USD $119.99 / year (about 16% off vs. monthly; App Store shows the local price) Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before period end; renewal is charged within 24 hours prior. Manage: Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://parallelpaws.app/terms Privacy: https://parallelpaws.app/privacy Support: https://parallelpaws.app/support Washi, watercolor, a gold bell. If you want a kitten in a parallel world that waits — welcome.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Momently at none against ParallelPaws's 2. Momently also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). ParallelPaws's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. ParallelPaws sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Momently asks for nothing beyond the download.
Momently ships an update monthly, ParallelPaws every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Momently | ParallelPaws |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 316 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bert Timmermans | LABs21 Innovation Limited |
Bugs and requests
Momently
Reported bugs
11 issues- Crashes upon launch
- App closes constantly
- Blank screen with 'Locked Out'
- Glitched alignment and keyboard on iPhone 15 Pro
- Black screen after import
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- Keeps crashing on iPhone 8/13 Pro Max
- Malimplemented for iPhone 15 Pro Max
- No RTL support
- User onboarding has friction
- Tag function lacks autocomplete/list
- Text not displayed for longer entries
Requested features
19 requests- Widget
- Statistics like current streak
- Folders or files for different log types
- Option to shrink photos
- Themes
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- Calendar view
- Mood tags
- Quick check-in option (like Daylio)
- Export as PDF, movie, word, HTML
- French language support
- Automatic location addition
- Integration with iOS Journaling API
- Print or share pages
- Prompts for adding more details automatically
- Real tagging system
- Automatic weather metadata
- More compact view on homepage
- Ability to create different journals
- iPad version
ParallelPaws
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Momently
No in-app purchases
ParallelPaws
- 金鈴鐺通行證(月)$11.991 Month
- 金鈴鐺通行證(年)$119.991 Year
Questions
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