Recall vs Apper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic chronological organization
- Daily note creation
- Effortless categorization with colons
- Smart Recalls with keyword filtering
- Organized by hour
- Self-updating folders
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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/
Apper
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Apper turns the App Store into your personal idea library. Save any app that inspires you, and Apper keeps its story fresh — version history, update cadence, ratings, and what changed since you saved it. Built for indie developers, designers, and small teams who study great apps to build better ones. LIBRARY — Your saved apps, always current - Save any App Store app in seconds, right from the share sheet - Automatic version history and an update timeline for every saved app - Update badges and a "Since you saved" view that highlights what changed - Charts that show how often an app really ships - Works across store regions EXPLORE — See what builders are saving - Cross-user rankings of the most-saved apps - Discover what other developers are paying attention to DROPS — AI usage-limit announcements in one feed - A curated log of official usage-limit reset announcements from AI providers - Cadence analysis that estimates the next likely reset window - Push alerts and a Home Screen widget so you never miss one ACCOUNTS — Your AI accounts, on the record - Keep a simple ledger of your AI subscription accounts and their status - Track spending with manual entries and automatic totals - Notes and timelines that preserve each account's history - Passwords stay in the iOS Keychain on your device — never in a database SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE TERMS Apper Pro unlocks the full app and is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: - Apper Pro Yearly — US$19.99 per year, auto-renewable. Introductory offer for new subscribers: US$9.99 for the first year, then US$19.99 per year. - Apper Pro Lifetime — US$49.99, one-time purchase, does not renew. Prices are shown in your local currency inside the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.weisenjoy.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Recall at 17.0 against Apper's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Recall sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Apper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Recall ships an update daily, Apper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recall | Apper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Kovacs | 林 廖 |
In-app purchases
Recall
- Recall Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Recall Pro - Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
Apper
- Apper Pro Yearly1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Apper Pro Lifetime$49.99









