# iMemories vs Chatbooks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chatbooks at none against iMemories's 2. Chatbooks also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMemories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Chatbooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for iMemories against 4.8 for Chatbooks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chatbooks has 250K ratings behind it against 9.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of iMemories's written reviews are positive against 64% of Chatbooks's.

iMemories ships an update every 5 weeks, Chatbooks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMemories | Chatbooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imemories/id528388477/reviews)** | [4.8 (250K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatbooks/id734887606/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K | **250K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | #189 |
| Size | 7 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iMemories](https://appshunter.io/developer/528388480) | [Chatbooks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/542523202) |

## What reviewers say

### iMemories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imemories/id528388477)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Consolidate all your family photos and videos from various devices into a single, accessible cloud library. Enjoy unlimited storage, high-resolution viewing, and easy sharing across multiple platforms. Digitize old media formats for a complete digital archive.

**Highlights:** Unlimited cloud storage for photos and videos, Access from any device (iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, Smart TVs), High-resolution viewing and preservation, Easy sharing via email, text, and social media, Digitization of analog media (tapes, films, slides), Offline viewing of downloaded content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iMemories Cloud | $7.99 | per month |
| iMemories Cloud | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing quality
- 📽️ Digitized old videos
- 💾 Organized memories
- 👥 Easy to share with family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Unreliable streaming/playback

**Reported bugs**

- Videos missing last few seconds
- Uploaded content disappearing from account
- Constant app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually upload videos/photos
- Improved organization and search functionality
- Offline viewing/download option
- Better customer support


### Chatbooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatbooks/id734887606)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create personalized photo books and prints from your phone's camera roll. Turn everyday moments or special milestones into beautifully printed keepsakes, delivered to your door with free shipping. Customize sizes, covers, and add captions for a truly unique gift or personal collection.

**Highlights:** Create photo books from phone camera roll, Order photo prints, Monthly photo book subscription, Customizable book sizes and covers, Add captions and collages, Free standard shipping on orders

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💎 High-quality photo books
- 🎁 Great gift option
- 📚 Convenient way to preserve memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app with syncing issues
- 🕰️ Slow shipping and long delays
- 💰 Expensive for international users
- 📷 Poor photo quality
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not uploading correctly
- Locked books being edited unexpectedly
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Incorrect shipping information

**Requested features**

- More layout and customization options
- Ability to select photos from different albums
- Option to change book title/cover
- Improved in-app navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMemories free?

iMemories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chatbooks free?

Chatbooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iMemories or Chatbooks?

iMemories is rated higher. iMemories averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Chatbooks averages 4.8 from 250K ratings.

### Do iMemories or Chatbooks have ads?

Neither iMemories nor Chatbooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMemories or Chatbooks?

iMemories ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chatbooks every 9 days. Most recently, iMemories was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chatbooks on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iMemories or Chatbooks?

iMemories currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Chatbooks at #189. 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.*