# SAM vs BrightCheck

The clearest difference is rating: SAM at 5.0 against BrightCheck's 4.0. SAM also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). BrightCheck's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BrightCheck sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SAM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrightCheck has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SAM ships an update weekly, BrightCheck monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAM | BrightCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-save-a-memory/id6444027063/reviews)** | [4.0 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightcheck-personal-safety/id6444437839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Save a Memory Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699633590) | [BrightSwipe Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654695526) |

## What reviewers say

### SAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-save-a-memory/id6444027063)

Capture and preserve life's unfiltered moments as pictures, videos, or text. Create a digital time capsule to organize, share, and relive your most cherished memories with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Raw memory capture (photos, videos, text), Virtual time capsule creation, Easy memory organization by category, Share memories with loved ones, Create shared digital memory books

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 2 | $4.99 | per month |
| Tier 3 | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium memory | $99.99 | per month |


### BrightCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightcheck-personal-safety/id6444437839)

Verify the identity and criminal history of your dating matches to ensure personal safety. This app analyzes social media, public records, and arrest information to help you avoid scams and meet with confidence.

**Highlights:** Identity verification, Criminal history checks, Social media analysis, Marital status verification, Public arrest records, Phone & email risk score

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Criminal Check | $1.99 | one-time |
| Anti-Catfish Check | $1.99 | one-time |
| Social Check | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Background Check | $2.99 | one-time |
| Combo: Anti-Catfish + Criminal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Combo: Criminal + Social | $3.99 | one-time |
| Combo: Anti-Catfish + Social | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Background Check | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Background Check | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full Background Check | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAM free?

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

### Is BrightCheck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SAM or BrightCheck?

SAM is rated higher. SAM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BrightCheck averages 4.0 from 36 ratings.

### Do SAM or BrightCheck have ads?

Neither SAM nor BrightCheck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SAM or BrightCheck?

SAM ships an update weekly, and BrightCheck monthly. Most recently, SAM was updated on October 12, 2026 and BrightCheck on October 27, 2026.

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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.*