Memo with camera vs Okaeshi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Memo with camera
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Captured video by the front camera will be displayed at the top of the memo. Even while user is typing, it monitors users surroundings to make sure no one is looking at note from behind.
Okaeshi
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In Japan, when you receive a gift for a wedding, a new baby, or a condolence, you're expected to send a return gift β called okaeshi β at the right amount and within the right timeframe. Get it wrong and you risk a social misstep. Okaeshi makes sure that never happens. HOW IT WORKS Log the gift you received, who gave it, and the occasion. Okaeshi instantly calculates the correct return amount and sets a deadline based on Japanese etiquette rules. You'll get reminders as the deadline approaches so nothing slips through. 8 OCCASION TYPES - Wedding return gifts (η΅ε©ε η₯γ) - Birth celebration returns (εΊη£ε η₯γ) - Bereavement / koden returns (ι¦ε ΈθΏγ) - Recovery celebration (εΏ«ζ°η₯γ) - School entry (ε ₯ε¦ε η₯γ) - Coming of age (ζδΊΊε η₯γ) - Employment celebration (ε°±θ·ε η₯γ) - New home (ζ°η―ε η₯γ) SMART RETURN CALCULATOR Each occasion has its own etiquette rules. Okaeshi knows whether the standard is a half-return, a third-return, or something in between β and calculates the exact target range from what you received. DEADLINE COUNTDOWN & REMINDERS Every obligation gets an automatic deadline based on the occasion. Choose from 14-day, 7-day, 3-day, and 1-day reminders. For bereavement returns, a special 49th-day (εεδΉζ₯) reminder is included. GIFT SUGGESTIONS Not sure what to send back? Okaeshi suggests appropriate return gifts for each occasion and budget, with both Japanese and English names. ETIQUETTE GUIDE Each obligation includes an etiquette note explaining the customs, timing, and expectations β so you always know the "why" behind the amount and deadline. MORE FEATURES - Home screen widget showing your most urgent deadlines - iCloud sync across all your devices - Photo attachment for received gifts - Contact import for quick person entry - People view to track obligations per person PRICING Track up to 3 obligations free. Unlock unlimited tracking with a one-time purchase of Β₯480 β no subscription, no recurring fees. Terms of Use: https://www.cong-le.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.cong-le.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memo with camera at none against Okaeshi's 1. Memo with camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 26.0). Okaeshi's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Okaeshi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Memo with camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Memo with camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Okaeshi every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Memo with camera | Okaeshi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Cong Le |
In-app purchases
Memo with camera
No in-app purchases
Okaeshi
- Okaeshi Pro$2.99
Questions
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