Comparison

Aether vs memories

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

Head to head
About

Aether

Features
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AetherCam is a video recording app that treats audio as a first-class citizen. Built for content creators and musicians, AetherCam lets you shape your sound on the fly. Whether you’re filming an acoustic performance, a vocal take, or a quick social post, your audio becomes part of the performance itself. AetherCam turns your iPhone’s microphone into a live audio workstation. Open the FX Rack and apply studio-quality effects in real time: add reverb to give your guitar space, dial in delay for depth, sculpt your tone with a 3-band EQ, or tighten things up with a compressor. Every adjustment happens instantly, so you can tweak your sound while the camera keeps rolling. Need more level? Use the built-in preamp gain to boost your signal before it’s recorded—cleanly and with control. And because great performances deserve a safety net, AetherCam records two audio tracks simultaneously: 1) a processed master track with effects that you applied during your performance 2) a raw, unprocessed backup track In the built-in Studio editor, both tracks are displayed side by side. If you went a little heavy on the reverb or want to rethink your sound later, simply switch to the raw track and fine-tune your audio in post—no re-recording required. AetherCam also gives you full insight into your audio in real time. Monitor levels, spot overloads instantly, see which frequencies are peaking, and track loudness targets like LUFS as you record. Designed with creators in mind, AetherCam also lets you record video at 2× speed in real time. If you already know a section will be sped up in the final edit, record it that way from the start. Throughout the entire process, AetherCam gives you full visibility into your audio. Monitor levels in real time, catch overloads before they ruin a take, see which frequencies are peaking, and track loudness targets like LUFS as you record. No surprises. No guesswork. Perfect audio. AetherCam Pro Unlock the full power of AetherCam with AetherCam Pro, available as a monthly or annual subscription. Pro includes: 1) Full 4-stage Audio FX Rack Unlock all effects and presets, including advanced reverb options, EQ, delay, and compression. 2) 2× Video Speed Recording Record sections at double speed in real time—perfect for content creators who want tighter pacing. 3) Dual-Track Audio Recording & Editing Record both processed and raw audio simultaneously, and switch between them in the Studio editor. 4) All future Pro updates included New professional features are added at no extra cost. Pricing: Monthly: $12.99 Annual: $89.99 Subscription cancellation policy: A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aethercamera.pro/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://aethercamera.pro/terms Personal use only

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memories

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Black & White, done right Some moments don’t need to be perfect. They just need to be remembered. memories removes everything that's wrong with modern camera apps: • No AI • No account needed • No server uploads • No data collection memories is about capturing the moments you’ll want to look back on one day — friends laughing, pets doing something silly, crowded parties, quiet nights, blurry flashes, imperfect frames. The photos don’t have to be flawless. They’re real. And that’s the point. Back to the essentials memories is intentionally not a professional camera with endless settings. It’s inspired by old digital cameras — simple, direct, focused on the moment in front of you. Shoot in carefully crafted monochrome styles made for real life: strong contrast, on-camera flash, night scenes, spontaneous snapshots. Your photos stay on your device, where your memories belong. Pro features, your way Unlock additional filters, capture options, accent colors, and app icons with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. Pay what you want, use forever. memories is for moments that matter — even if they’re a little messy, blurry, or imperfect.

Screenshots

Aether4 screens
memories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: memories at every 10 days against Aether's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Aether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and memories sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aether ships an update every 3 months, memories every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Aether versus memories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAethermemories
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanusz PolowczykChristian Staufer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aether

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access 1 month7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Pro Access 1 year7 Days trial$89.991 Year
4 purchases

memories

One-time4
  • memories Tier 1$2.99
  • memories Tier 2$4.99
  • memories Tier 3$8.99
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  • memories Tier 4$12.99

Questions

Is Aether free?
Aether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is memories free?
memories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aether or memories have ads?
Neither Aether nor memories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aether or memories?
Aether ships an update every 3 months, and memories every 10 days. Most recently, Aether was updated on November 12, 2026 and memories on November 9, 2026.

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