# Marchive vs Purem

The clearest difference is update cadence: Purem at every 3 days against Marchive's weekly. Marchive's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marchive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Purem sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marchive ships an update weekly, Purem every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marchive | Purem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YONGHUN JEONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817304133) | [Dongok Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875011100) |

## What reviewers say

### Marchive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marchive/id6746523376)

This app offers a private space to archive daily life, capturing moments with photos, words, and feelings. It focuses on intimate sharing with close friends and family, organizing memories into beautiful collections without the pressure of trends or likes.

**Highlights:** Archive daily life with photos, text, and emotions, Organize moments into collections, Share specific collections with friends/family, Communicate through comments and chat, Keep all content private and invite-only

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marchive Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Marchive Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Arc 40 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arc 120 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arc 320 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### Purem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purem/id6758786205)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $36.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marchive free?

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

### Is Purem free?

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

### Do Marchive or Purem have ads?

Neither Marchive nor Purem shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marchive or Purem?

Marchive ships an update weekly, and Purem every 3 days. Most recently, Marchive was updated on October 28, 2026 and Purem on October 28, 2026.

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