# Collective Memory vs OurShelves

The clearest difference is rating: OurShelves at 5.0 against Collective Memory's 3.9. Collective Memory's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OurShelves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collective Memory has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collective Memory | OurShelves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collective-memory/id6503454642/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ourshelves/id6741344603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 132 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Play Build](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749084866) | [Harjyot Badh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793848554) |

## What reviewers say

### Collective Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collective-memory/id6503454642)

This app encourages sharing authentic, real-time photos without filters or uploads from galleries. It connects users based on shared moments and uses AI to provide insights into captured content. The platform fosters active participation and a community that values spontaneity.

**Highlights:** Real-time photo capture only, Automatic time and location tagging, Connect with users based on shared moments, AI-powered photo analysis for insights, Active community participation required, Open API for developer integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OurShelves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ourshelves/id6741344603)

This app offers a virtual shared living space where users can interact passively, similar to leaving notes or arranging items in a physical home. Create or join rooms with customizable shelves and interactive objects to share moods, music, and personal items with friends and communities.

**Highlights:** Virtual rooms with customizable shelves, Interactive objects like Mood Meters and Boomboxes, User profiles with avatars and 'About Me', Real-time social updates and multi-user rooms, Admin controls and user blocking, Public and private room options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Collective Memory free?

Collective Memory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OurShelves free?

OurShelves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Collective Memory or OurShelves?

OurShelves is rated higher. Collective Memory averages 3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while OurShelves averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Collective Memory or OurShelves have ads?

Neither Collective Memory nor OurShelves shows ads.

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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.*