Comparison

Memo with camera vs Okaeshi

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

Head to head
About

Memo with camera

Features
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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.

About

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©šε†…η₯γ„) - Birth celebration returns (出産内η₯γ„) - Bereavement / koden returns (香典返し) - Recovery celebration (εΏ«ζ°—η₯γ„) - School entry (ε…₯ε­¦ε†…η₯γ„) - Coming of age (ζˆδΊΊε†…η₯γ„) - Employment celebration (就職内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 (四十九ζ—₯) 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

Screenshots

Memo with camera1 screens
Okaeshi4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Okaeshi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Memo with camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memo with camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Okaeshi every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Memo with camera versus Okaeshi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemo with cameraOkaeshi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.8.3 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiCong Le

In-app purchases

None

Memo with camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Okaeshi

One-time1
  • Okaeshi Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Memo with camera free?
Memo with camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Okaeshi free?
Okaeshi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Memo with camera or Okaeshi have ads?
Memo with camera shows ads; Okaeshi does not.
Which is updated more often, Memo with camera or Okaeshi?
Memo with camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Okaeshi every 2 months. Most recently, Memo with camera was updated on September 20, 2026 and Okaeshi on September 20, 2026.

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