Comparison

Lotsa Helping Hands vs The Memoryboard

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

Head to head
About

Lotsa Helping Hands

This app helps coordinate support for individuals and families during challenging times. It allows users to organize tasks like meal deliveries and rides, share updates with a network, and receive emotional support through messages and photos.

Highlights
  • Organize help with tasks
  • Schedule meal deliveries
  • Coordinate rides to appointments
  • Communicate updates to network
  • Share photos and well wishes
  • Create a support community
Features
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One place to coordinate help, communicate updates & receive emotional support. Schedule meal deliveries, rides to appointments, and visiting hours by posting tasks others can help with. Notify all concerned family members, friends, and community members about the status of your loved one with a single message. Connect with your support network with posts like photos and well wishes. ORGANIZE HELP Coordinate meaningful help (meals, rides, visits) when you most need it. Make it easier for people to help in even the smallest ways, and save time communicating unmet needs. UPDATE EVERYONE Share updates with your friends & family instead of sending multiple emails, phone calls or texts. FEEL CONNECTED Allow friends & family to express love, emotional support, and uplifting messages. How to coordinate help while caring for a loved one: 1. Create a Lotsa Community. 2. Invite family, friends, neighbors & colleagues to help with your Community. 3. Add tasks to the feed, such as meal deliveries, so friends can volunteer. 4. Keep everyone updated through personal blogs, photos, and well wishes.

About

The Memoryboard

This app helps individuals with memory loss, such as dementia and Alzheimer's, stay connected and independent. Families and caregivers can send personalized reminders and messages to support loved ones remotely, enhancing their daily routines and sense of security.

Highlights
  • Personalized reminders for tasks and appointments
  • Real-time messaging for connection
  • Simple, senior-friendly interface
  • Remote management for caregivers
  • Daily inspiration and memory reinforcement
  • Compassionate and reassuring design
Features
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Memoryboard: Helping those with memory loss stay connected Memoryboard is an innovative tool designed to bring support and peace of mind to individuals experiencing memory loss, including those with dementia and Alzheimer's. With Memoryboard, families and caregivers can send messages and reminders, enabling loved ones to maintain their independence longer and live with dignity. Key Features: - Personalized Reminders: Create custom reminders for medications, appointments, and daily tasks, ensuring your loved one never misses an important moment. - Real-Time Messaging: Stay connected with instant messages that appear on the digital screen, offering encouragement and support throughout the day. - Simple Interface: Our user-friendly design is easy for seniors to navigate, reducing frustration and promoting independence. - Compassionate Support: Memoryboard's warm, inviting interface is designed to provide comfort and reassurance to users, enhancing their sense of security. - Remote Control: Family members and caregivers can manage the screen and updates from anywhere, offering ease of use and flexibility. - Daily Inspiration: Share photos, quotes, and messages to brighten your loved one’s day and reinforce positive memories. How It Works: - Set Up the Screen: Install the Memoryboard digital screen in your loved one's home. - Download the App: Family members and caregivers download the Memoryboard app to their devices. - Personalize Reminders: Create and manage reminders and messages through the app. - Stay Connected: Send real-time updates and inspirational messages to support and encourage your loved one. Why Choose Memoryboard? Memoryboard is not just a tool; it’s a lifeline for families navigating the challenges of memory loss. Our mission is to help people live independently longer by leveraging the power of technology to support their memory. We envision a world where loved ones can age in place, supported by compassionate and innovative solutions. Who Can Benefit? - Individuals with Memory Loss: Enhance daily routines and maintain independence. - Family Members: Stay connected and provide ongoing support from anywhere. - Caregivers: Simplify care management with easy-to-use tools. - Assisted Living Centers: Offer residents a higher quality of life with personalized support. Join the Memoryboard Community At Memoryboard, we believe in the power of community. Join us in our mission to bring clarity, peace of mind, and independence to those facing memory challenges. Download Memoryboard today and start making a difference in the lives of your loved ones. Privacy & Security We prioritize your privacy and security. Memoryboard ensures that your data is protected and only accessible to those you trust. Download Memoryboard Today Empower your loved ones to live independently longer. Download Memoryboard and start supporting their memory in a compassionate and innovative way.

Screenshots

Lotsa Helping Hands4 screens
The Memoryboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Memoryboard at 95% against Lotsa Helping Hands's 9%. The Memoryboard also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Memoryboard holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Lotsa Helping Hands's written reviews are positive against 95% of The Memoryboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lotsa Helping Hands ships an update every 2 months, The Memoryboard every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lotsa Helping Hands versus The Memoryboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotsa Helping HandsThe Memoryboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (52 ratings)4.9 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.9% of reviews95.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52104 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLotsa Helping Hands, Inc.Memoryboard

Customer experience

Lotsa Helping Hands

All ratings52 ratings
Positive36.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive8.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative76.8%

The Memoryboard

All ratings104 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%

Bugs and requests

Lotsa Helping Hands

Reported bugs

66 issues
  • Cannot see full calendar
  • Cannot choose notification types
  • Cannot make recurring tasks
  • Calendar colors not showing correctly
  • App quits working
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  • Blank screen on app
  • Website does weird things
  • Spinning death wheel on login
  • Cannot open on iPad
  • App is cumbersome and limited
  • No easy way to share
  • Changing recurring dates difficult
  • Calendar icon does nothing
  • Constantly makes you log in
  • Says no good internet connection
  • Doesn't send valid links
  • Tells you don't have an account
  • Password won't reset
  • App suddenly lost login
  • Doesn't work on iPad Pro
  • Old app was better
  • Unable to login
  • Updates don't sync between app and website
  • Automatic reminders stopped sending
  • Comments not appearing in app
  • Login email and password don't match
  • App hangs then crashes
  • App doesn't have explore function
  • App doesn't have referral to website
  • Coordinator cannot approve member requests
  • Coordinator cannot see information like webpage
  • Login doesn't work on app
  • Community not supported by app
  • App crashes when switching pages
  • App crashes when clicking comments
  • App does not show needs from web page
  • Impossible to understand who is doing what
  • Shows no needs when there are needs
  • Cannot do administrative functions
  • Does not sync correctly
  • Email notifications not sent to members
  • Have to go out of app to post a need
  • App doesn't sync to website
  • App just takes up space
  • Coordinators cannot schedule help needs
  • App is for volunteers, not coordinators
  • App crashes when selecting 'Help Needed'
  • Error message after update
  • No way to do community administration as coordinator
  • Cannot approve pending members
  • Cannot create a task
  • Cannot see members waiting for acceptance
  • Members cannot add own tasks
  • New app doesn't work for previous users
  • App takes you to website
  • New version is frustrating
  • Prompted to pick community, then sent to web page
  • Time and date selections do not work
  • App is unresponsive
  • Crashes on login repeatedly
  • App crashes immediately
  • App crashes upon opening
  • Help menu does not work
  • Website is not responsive
  • Cannot pinch/zoom website
  • Website requires scrolling everywhere

Requested features

31 requests
  • See full calendar on app
  • Choose notification types
  • Create recurring tasks
  • Improved calendar view on app
  • Share button in settings
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  • Implement calendar view on app
  • Email notifications for needs
  • Post needs from app
  • Coordinator features on app
  • App for coordinators
  • Approve members through app
  • Add activities through app
  • Manage caretaking on-the-go
  • Edit events on app
  • Create new activities on app
  • Explore function on app
  • Referral to website on app
  • Coordinator can approve member requests
  • Coordinator can see other info on app
  • Coordinator can schedule help needs using app
  • App syncs to website
  • Push notifications for help needed
  • Sync to calendar
  • App for coordinators to manage community
  • Approve and invite new members through app
  • Create tasks on app
  • See members waiting for approval
  • Members can add their own tasks
  • App works for users before 11/15
  • App time and date selections work
  • App is responsive on mobile

The Memoryboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lotsa Helping Hands

No in-app purchases

None

The Memoryboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lotsa Helping Hands free?
Lotsa Helping Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Memoryboard free?
The Memoryboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lotsa Helping Hands or The Memoryboard?
The Memoryboard is rated higher. Lotsa Helping Hands averages 2.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while The Memoryboard averages 4.9 from 104 ratings.
Do Lotsa Helping Hands or The Memoryboard have ads?
Neither Lotsa Helping Hands nor The Memoryboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lotsa Helping Hands or The Memoryboard?
Lotsa Helping Hands ships an update every 2 months, and The Memoryboard every 11 days. Most recently, Lotsa Helping Hands was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Memoryboard on October 21, 2026.

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