# tetrify vs CharaMemo

The clearest difference is ads: tetrify at none against CharaMemo's shown. tetrify also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 11) and device support (4 vs 2). CharaMemo's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 86%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tetrify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CharaMemo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.8 for tetrify against 4.7 for CharaMemo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tetrify has 60 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of tetrify's written reviews are positive against 95% of CharaMemo's.

tetrify ships an update every 6 days, CharaMemo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tetrify | CharaMemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetrify-text-yourself/id6447967703/reviews)** | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charamemo-character-scripts/id6476058272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tetr, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683133408) | [Kentaro Tsurumoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452169627) |

## What reviewers say

### tetrify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetrify-text-yourself/id6447967703)

Capture thoughts, notes, and reminders instantly through a familiar texting interface. Organize your ideas into dedicated chat Spaces for tasks, journaling, or habits. Enjoy a privacy-first, offline experience with optional cross-device sync.

**Highlights:** Instant capture via chat, Smart chat Spaces for organization, Privacy-first, offline functionality, Cross-device sync via iCloud, Export captured thoughts, Habit tracking and reminders

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| tetrify Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| tetrify Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| tetrify Offline | $19.99 | one-time |


### CharaMemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charamemo-character-scripts/id6476058272)

This app helps writers organize character dialogue and story ideas. It allows you to record lines, images, and notes by scene in a script-style card layout. Customize the appearance and set reminders to keep your creative process flowing.

**Highlights:** Organize dialogue by character and scene, Script-style card layout for easy review, Flexible customization of fonts and colors, Calendar view for tracking progress, Reminder notifications for consistency, Password and biometric lock for security, Device-based storage for privacy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium plan for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium plan for 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium plan | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tetrify free?

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

### Is CharaMemo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, tetrify or CharaMemo?

tetrify is rated higher. tetrify averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while CharaMemo averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do tetrify or CharaMemo have ads?

CharaMemo shows ads; tetrify does not.

### Which is updated more often, tetrify or CharaMemo?

tetrify ships an update every 6 days, and CharaMemo every 10 days. Most recently, tetrify was updated on November 3, 2026 and CharaMemo on November 4, 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.*