# 流年记 vs Placify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 流年记 at 100% against Placify's 59%. 流年记 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.1). Placify's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 流年记 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Placify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

流年记 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Placify has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 流年记's written reviews are positive against 59% of Placify's.

流年记 ships an update every 11 days, Placify every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 流年记 | Placify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6590617385/reviews)** | [4.3 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placify-map-and-trip-planner/id6739698007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zhuhai Pocket Factory Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739272313) | [WHITESSPACE SDN. BHD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777285582) |

## What reviewers say

### 流年记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6590617385)

This app allows users to record daily life, moments, and create calendar albums. It can also generate time-lapse videos from diary entries, perfect for tracking personal growth, projects, or life events. All entries are encrypted for privacy and are user-exclusive.

**Highlights:** Diary video creation, Calendar view with daily entries, Customizable diary tags, Rich text and image editor, Export diaries to PDF, Periodic plan with reminders, Generate calendar photo albums, Time-lapse video generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月卡会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 季会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 月会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Placify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placify-map-and-trip-planner/id6739698007)

Consolidate travel ideas, saved places, and memories onto a single, personal map. Organize inspiration, plan efficient routes, and transform your journeys into animated videos. This app acts as a digital travel journal, keeping your experiences private and accessible offline.

**Highlights:** Save places from any source, Organize and filter saved locations, Plan and optimize routes, Create animated travel videos, Digital travel journal with memories, Offline access to data, Shareable trip posters and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Placify Pro - Monthly Flexi | $4.99 | per month |
| Placify Pro - Annual Saving | $14.99 | per year |
| Placify Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Placify Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 流年记 free?

流年记 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Placify free?

Placify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 流年记 or Placify?

流年记 is rated higher. 流年记 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Placify averages 4.3 from 56 ratings.

### Do 流年记 or Placify have ads?

Neither 流年记 nor Placify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 流年记 or Placify?

流年记 ships an update every 11 days, and Placify every 2 weeks. Most recently, 流年记 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Placify on October 30, 2026.

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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.*