# MemDay vs Check Up

The clearest difference is monetization model: MemDay at free against Check Up's freemium. Check Up's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MemDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Check Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MemDay against 5.0 for Check Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check Up has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MemDay ships an update every 21 months, Check Up every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MemDay | Check Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memday/id6447469527/reviews) | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-up-keep-friends-close/id6503481803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [shaojun lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263579053) | [Ginkgo Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723258375) |

## What reviewers say

### MemDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memday/id6447469527)

This app helps you plan and record your daily life, acting as a digital journal and study aid. It offers features like OCR, translation, and mapping to enhance memory and organization. Receive daily reminders and review your progress with quizzes.

**Highlights:** Daily planning and recording, Integrated OCR and translation, Event and reminder notifications, Text-to-speech for memory enhancement, Daily quizzes and progress reports, Photo and drawing uploads, Powerful search functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| memDayPro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Check Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-up-keep-friends-close/id6503481803)

Easily manage your social connections by logging interactions, taking notes, and setting reminders to check in regularly. Strengthen relationships by ensuring you stay in touch with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add and manage contacts, Log interactions and notes, Set regular check-in reminders, Track time spent with contacts, Unlimited contacts with Premium, Privacy-focused, data stays local

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Up Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Check Up Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MemDay free?

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

### Is Check Up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MemDay or Check Up?

MemDay and Check Up are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do MemDay or Check Up have ads?

Neither MemDay nor Check Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MemDay or Check Up?

MemDay ships an update every 21 months, and Check Up every 6 months. Most recently, MemDay was updated on November 3, 2026 and Check Up on October 30, 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.*