Comparison

Photo Gear Database vs Recall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Photo Gear Database

Manage your photography equipment with a comprehensive database. Track gear details, view summaries by category, and log changes. Customize settings for a personalized experience, including theme and data display options.

Highlights
  • Add, delete, and update gear entries
  • Searchable gear lists and summaries
  • Categorized data with subtotals and averages
  • Change log for tracking modifications
  • User notes for quick recording
  • Vendor and insurance information storage
  • Customizable settings including dark/light theme
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Gear List - The gear list displays the lists of gears that have been entered into the app. You can delete and update the gears in the list. Update the gear by selecting the row of the equipment to be changed. This page is searchable. Summary - The summary gives you a different and more comprehensive view of your data. The summary lists the categories of your list with a total. It will list the category's contents with a subtotal and an average. This page is searchable. Change Log - The change log displays the changes made to a gear in the gear list for the day. The change log can be deleted at the beginning of a new day or kept longer if desired by selecting the appropiate switch in Settings. User Notes - The user notes provides a quick and convenient way to record something regarding your gear. Add, Delete, Update Gear - This option allows you to add a new gear to the app. The add function is available on the NavBar "+" of the Gear List and from the menu on the right side of the NavBar. You can also delete a gear by swiping to the left on its row and then selecting the delete button. The Gear List screen also contains an Edit button on the NavBar. Update a gear by selecting the row of the equipment to be updated. On the Update screen, you can update and delete from the Type, Brand, and Vendor drop-down lists. If one or more of the list item has been entered incorrectly, you may make your corrections or you may delete the incorrect entry then update the gear. Settings - The settings can be found in the menu on the NavBar. Settings have the following switches. 1. Allow Change Log Logging 2. Clear Change Log on New Day 3. Include Zero Amounts in the Average 4. Change between Dark and Light Theme 5. Turn Off the Detail Screen 6. Allow Zero Amount The Allow Zero Amount allows the purchased amount to be changed to 0.00. Usually, the amount defaults to 0.00 for the amount. The stored amount contains the actual purchased amount. To change the amount, click the 0.00; the stored amount will pop over the 0.00 to allow a change. If the amount is not one of the fields to be changed, the systems will see 0.00 in the change field and retain the stored amount. Which means the amount can not be set to 0.00. To allow the amount to be changed to 0.00 because the amount initially entered should have been 0.00, this switch will know to store the amount as 0.00. Vendor - The vendor module lets you maintain a list with contact information and a rating. Insurance - The insurance module allows you to store your insurance information for your gear.

About

Recall

Keep important thoughts, tasks, and reminders visible by placing them directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Access notes instantly without opening apps, ensuring you never forget what matters most.

Highlights
  • Notes on Lock Screen
  • Live Activities reminders
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Shortcuts for quick add
  • 7-day note history
  • Distraction-free design
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Life moves fast. Between family, work, studies, meetings, ideas, goals, and everyday responsibilities, important things can easily slip away. Not because they aren't important. Because you're human. Recall helps you remember the things that matter by placing your notes exactly where you'll see them most: right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No digging through apps. No opening note folders. No forgotten tasks buried in a list. Just a simple reminder, always within sight. Whether it's: • A medicine reminder for a loved one • An important meeting or interview • A class assignment or exam task • A daily goal or habit • A prayer or affirmation • A sudden idea you don't want to lose Recall keeps it visible until you're ready to act. Why Recall? • Write notes directly to your Lock Screen • See reminders at a glance with Live Activities • Stay connected to your notes through Dynamic Island support • Quickly add notes with Shortcuts, and launch them using Back Tap or the Action Button • Beautiful, distraction free experience • Revisit important thoughts with 7-day note history • Fast, lightweight, and designed for everyday use Designed for Real Life The best reminder is the one you actually see. Recall turns your Lock Screen into a space for the thoughts, promises, goals, and reminders that deserve your attention. Because some reminders aren't just tasks. They're promises to yourself. Start your free trial and never lose sight of the notes, tasks, ideas, and reminders that matter most. Subscription options: ₹49/month, ₹499/year, ₹1499 Lifetime. These prices are for India. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. If you've previously purchased a pro subscription, you'll be able to use the Restore Purchases option in the app for access to all Recall pro features. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read the privacy policy here: https://recallnotes.co/#privacy

Screenshots

Photo Gear Database4 screens
Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Recall at Free against Photo Gear Database's $1.99. Recall also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). Photo Gear Database's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Recall is free to download; Photo Gear Database costs $1.99 up front. Recall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Photo Gear Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Gear Database ships an update every 19 months, Recall every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Photo Gear Database versus Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Gear DatabaseRecall
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWayne A GlassMritunjay Sharma

Customer experience

Photo Gear Database

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Recall

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Photo Gear Database

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Recall

Subscriptions2
  • Recall Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Recall Pro Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Recall Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Photo Gear Database free?
Photo Gear Database costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo Gear Database or Recall have ads?
Neither Photo Gear Database nor Recall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Gear Database or Recall?
Photo Gear Database ships an update every 19 months, and Recall every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Gear Database was updated on October 10, 2026 and Recall on October 8, 2026.

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