Comparison

Recall vs Capture

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

Head to head
About

Recall

This app automatically organizes your daily notes chronologically and by hour, eliminating the need for manual folder creation. It uses simple categorization and smart filters to ensure your thoughts are always accessible and searchable.

Highlights
  • Automatic chronological organization
  • Daily note creation
  • Effortless categorization with colons
  • Smart Recalls with keyword filtering
  • Organized by hour
  • Self-updating folders
Features
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Notes are where your thoughts go to die. Recall is here to change that. Recall is a daily note-taking app that makes it effortless to capture your thoughts and ensure they stay organized without any manual effort. Unlike traditional note-taking apps, you don't need to create folders or organize your notes—Recall does it for you, automatically. Start each day with a fresh note, and let Recall handle the rest. Your notes are displayed chronologically, organized by the hour, making it easy to revisit your day at a glance. You can also create powerful "folders" that update themselves based on your categories or keywords. With Recall, you can: Capture Daily Notes Effortlessly: Every day, you begin with a blank slate, ready to note down anything that comes to mind. Organize Without Thinking: Use a simple colon after the first word (e.g., "Home: Water the plants") to instantly categorize your notes. Create Smart Recalls: Automatically organize your notes based on categories or use custom Recalls to filter your entries by up to 5 keywords, making it easy to find what matters most. Whether it's keeping track of daily thoughts, managing to-dos, or recalling key information, Recall makes sure your thoughts are always within reach—organized, searchable, and ready when you need them. Recall: Don't let your thoughts slip away. Organize them effortlessly. Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Capture

A fast and private note-taking app that lets you quickly record thoughts via voice or text. Organize ideas with smart tagging and enjoy seamless syncing. Protects your privacy with local storage and optional iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-text transcription
  • Quick thought recording
  • Smart tagging system
  • Swipe gestures for navigation
  • Fast search functionality
  • Private iCloud sync (Pro)
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A simple, fast notes app to capture and organize your thoughts and ideas. CORE FEATURES: • Voice-to-text transcription for hands-free note taking • Quick thought and idea recording with minimal interface • Smart tagging system for easy notes organization • Swipe gestures for smooth navigation • Fast search through all your thoughts and ideas PRIVACY & STORAGE: • Free users: Fully private local storage on your device • Pro users: Local storage + Fully private iCloud sync • Your notes and journal entries stay yours - we don't track or analyze your thoughts • No ads, no data mining, no third-party sharing FREE VERSION: • 150 thoughts and 10 tags • Complete privacy with local-only storage • All core note-taking features included • Perfect for personal journaling and idea capture CAPTURE PRO: • Unlimited thoughts, ideas, and tags • Fully private iCloud sync across your devices for seamless note access • Custom tag colors for visual organization • Secure cloud backup for your thoughts, ideas, notes SIMPLE BY DESIGN: Capture focuses on speed and simplicity - helping you quickly save and find your thoughts, ideas, and notes. Whether you're journaling, jotting down ideas, organizing meeting notes, or building a personal knowledge base, the app stays out of your way. Built for students, professionals, writers, and anyone who wants a straightforward, private way to capture their thoughts and ideas. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Keywords: notes, note taking, journal, thoughts, ideas, voice notes, fast notes, private notes, simple notes, tagging, organization

Screenshots

Recall4 screens
Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Capture at 100% against Recall's 40%. Capture also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Recall sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Capture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Recall's written reviews are positive against 100% of Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recall ships an update daily, Capture every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and July 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Recall versus Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallCapture
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam KovacsFabian Rosholm

Customer experience

Recall

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Capture

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Recall

Subscriptions3
  • Recall Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Recall Pro - Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Capture

Subscriptions2
  • Capture Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Capture Pro Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capture free?
Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recall or Capture?
Capture is rated higher. Recall averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Capture averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Recall or Capture have ads?
Neither Recall nor Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recall or Capture?
Recall ships an update daily, and Capture every 2 days. Most recently, Recall was updated on June 4, 2026 and Capture on July 1, 2026.

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