# PV vs Recall 9

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PV at none against Recall 9's 2. PV also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Recall 9's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recall 9 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PV asks for nothing beyond the download.

PV ships an update every 2 months, Recall 9 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PV | Recall 9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-9/id6775620146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trina Solar Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124386872) | [DotX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775620149) |

## What reviewers say

### PV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pv-scan/id6443591992)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Recall 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-9/id6775620146)

Capture and instantly recall any information, from text and audio notes to images and links. Utilize AI-powered search and smart organization to manage your memories. Transcribe audio and images for enhanced searchability.

**Highlights:** Save notes, audio, images, and links, AI-powered natural language search, Smart organization with Collections, Audio and image transcription, Dark and light modes, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $56.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PV free?

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

### Is Recall 9 free?

Recall 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PV or Recall 9 have ads?

Neither PV nor Recall 9 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PV or Recall 9?

PV ships an update every 2 months, and Recall 9 weekly. Most recently, PV was updated on September 17, 2026 and Recall 9 on September 9, 2026.

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