# Pictmemo vs Hook Caption

The clearest difference is price: Pictmemo at Free against Hook Caption's $3.99. Pictmemo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Hook Caption's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Pictmemo is free to download; Hook Caption costs $3.99 up front. Pictmemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hook Caption asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pictmemo ships an update every 3 weeks, Hook Caption fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pictmemo | Hook Caption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seiji ISSHIKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/641415939) | [Robert Corbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890247992) |

## What reviewers say

### Pictmemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictmemo-photo-notes-camera/id641415936)

Capture and organize quick photo memos with a dedicated camera. Save receipts, notes, and more without cluttering your photo library. Easily find, edit, and export your captured images.

**Highlights:** Camera and thumbnail list on one screen, Organize with folders, Export as PDF or ZIP, Add text with Draw editing, Batch save to photo library, Import from photo library

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hook Caption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-caption/id6769058003)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pictmemo free?

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

### Is Hook Caption free?

Hook Caption costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pictmemo or Hook Caption have ads?

Pictmemo shows ads; Hook Caption does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pictmemo or Hook Caption?

Pictmemo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hook Caption fortnightly. Most recently, Pictmemo was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hook Caption on October 6, 2026.

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