Comparison

Marker vs Recall

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

Head to head
About

Marker

Capture and organize key moments from podcasts. Highlight inspiring segments, add notes, and transcribe audio clips for easy recall and sharing. Sync your content across devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Highlight key podcast moments
  • Add reflective notes to markers
  • Transcribe audio clips
  • Search notes and markers
  • Sync content across devices
  • Access free podcast episodes
Features
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Enhance your podcast experience with Marker! Effortlessly highlight key moments without interrupting your listening flow. Easily find your inspiring moments, neatly organized whenever you need them. With Marker, your audio experience is captured, organized, and always at your fingertips. Access free podcast episodes in the iTunes Store. Listen, highlight, and effortlessly navigate to crucial points. Write reflective notes directly linked to your audio markers. Transcribe audio clips for quotes and sharing. Quickly search notes and markers to uncover valuable insights. Sync content across devices with iCloud for access anytime. Experience podcasts in a new way – structured, efficient, and inspiring!

About

Recall

This app helps you learn and retain information using spaced repetition flashcards. It supports offline study, private cloud syncing, and importing from other popular flashcard formats.

Highlights
  • FSRS spaced repetition algorithm
  • Offline study support
  • Private CloudKit sync
  • Native Anki import
  • Selective deck syncing
  • Local-first architecture
Features
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A flashcard app using the FSRS algorithm. Features offline support, private CloudKit sync, and native Anki imports. App Store Description Recall is a local-first (on Mac) spaced repetition flashcard app built for privacy, and efficiency. It uses a custom SQLite backend and the Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler (FSRS) to manage your reviews. Core Features: Anki Import: Natively imports Anki .apkg files. Preserves your existing media, cloze deletions, and Image Occlusion masks. (When exporting your Anki file check - Support older Anki versions; otherwise it will not import to Recall). Local-First Architecture: The app runs entirely from a local database. It does not require an active internet connection to study, search, or edit cards. Advanced Scheduling: Uses the FSRS algorithm to calculate review intervals, minimizing daily workload while maintaining retention. Private CloudKit Sync: Syncs via your personal iCloud account using Advanced Data Protection. Your data and media are encrypted before leaving your device. Selective Sync: Choose which decks sync to iCloud and which stay local, saving storage space on your iPhone for large, media-heavy decks. Standalone Mode: Can be used completely offline with sync permanently disabled.

Screenshots

Marker4 screens
Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Recall at 100% against Marker's 0%. Recall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Marker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Recall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Marker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Recall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marker ships an update monthly, Recall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Marker versus Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkerRecall
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFOUTUREKedarnath Malapati

Customer experience

Marker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Recall

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Marker

One-time2
  • OpenAI$2.99
  • Unlimited Markers$2.99
None

Recall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marker free?
Marker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marker or Recall?
Recall is rated higher. Marker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Recall averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Marker or Recall have ads?
Neither Marker nor Recall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marker or Recall?
Marker ships an update monthly, and Recall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Marker was updated on October 18, 2026 and Recall on October 9, 2026.

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