iStay 爱住 vs Thither

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Thither - Your Personal Memory Trigger Imagine walking through your old neighborhood, and your phone gently buzzes — it's the sound of laughter from a birthday party three years ago. That's the magic Thither creates. Core Features • Memories Find You → Get gentle reminders when you return to meaningful places • 3-Second Capture → Photo, audio, location — one tap to record • Multi-Sensory Binding → Photo + audio + location for richer memory recall • Immersive Playback → Full-screen photos with auto-playing audio, travel back in time • iCloud Backup → Your memories stay safe across devices Our Promise • No signup, no login required • Only you can see your memories • No ads, ever • Local-first data storage, privacy by design • Paid download, full access from the start Perfect For • Travel journaling • Precious family moments • Marking life's important places • Preserving voice memories Let your past gently knock on your door.