Uncrate vs Otsukai Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Uncrate
Discover curated objects of desire daily, from gear and style to cars and shelter. This is the original buyer's guide for men, showcasing some of the world's finest products.
- Daily curated content
- Buyer's guide for men
- Gear and apparel
- Automobiles and architecture
- Objects of desire
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Gear. Style. Cars. Shelter. Vices. Updated daily. Uncrate is the original buyer's guide for men, filled with some of the world's best gear, apparel, automobiles, and architecture.
Otsukai Memo
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"Otsukai" is a Japanese word that means "shopping." This app is a simple and easy-to-use shopping list application. You can quickly add items and manage them as a checklist. By grouping items within the list by category, you can organize your shopping more efficiently and see what you need at a glance. Additionally, the app features an intuitive icon customization function, allowing you to visually distinguish items with ease. Designed to streamline your daily shopping, this app helps improve efficiency and makes your shopping experience smoother.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Uncrate at none against Otsukai Memo's shown. Otsukai Memo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, update cadence, 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.
Uncrate ships an update every 2 weeks, Otsukai Memo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Uncrate | Otsukai Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uncrate LLC | YUUKI WATANABE |
Bugs and requests
Uncrate
Reported bugs
4 issues- Stash feature not working
- Login and account issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Images not loading properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add Apple Pay support
- Implement a favorites/stash feature
- Add social media sharing options
- Improve navigation (swipe gestures, etc.)
- Optimize for larger screens (iPad)
Otsukai Memo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Uncrate
No in-app purchases
Otsukai Memo
No in-app purchases
