# ForgetMeNot vs Memory Jar

The clearest difference is monetization model: Memory Jar at free against ForgetMeNot's free with in-app purchases. ForgetMeNot's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ForgetMeNot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Memory Jar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ForgetMeNot against 5.0 for Memory Jar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.

ForgetMeNot ships an update every 6 days, Memory Jar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ForgetMeNot | Memory Jar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgetmenot-memory-jars/id6756508324/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-jar-family/id6764339791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dendric LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861051247) | [Gregory Branch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895226288) |

## What reviewers say

### ForgetMeNot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgetmenot-memory-jars/id6756508324)

Capture and organize life's moments, big and small, in private or shared digital memory jars. Relive memories through photos, videos, and notes, and revisit them anytime.

**Highlights:** Capture photos, videos, and notes, Organize memories into jars, Private or shared jars, Collaborative memory building, Random memory recall, Browse memories as a timeline

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeless (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Timeless (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Jar Permanent Growth | $4.99 | one-time |


### Memory Jar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-jar-family/id6764339791)

This app helps parents and family members preserve precious childhood memories from pregnancy through age 18. It functions as a digital scrapbook, allowing users to capture photos, voice memos, and written notes, organizing them into a "living book" that grows over time. Features include a flipbook for growth tracking, sealed letters for future delivery, and year-in-review yearbooks.

**Highlights:** Living book organized by child's milestones, Flipbook for time-lapse growth videos, Sealed letters for future delivery, Yearly review summaries, On This Day memory recall, Voice memo capture, Family contribution with approval

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memory Jar Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Memory Jar Premium (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ForgetMeNot free?

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

### Is Memory Jar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ForgetMeNot or Memory Jar?

ForgetMeNot and Memory Jar are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do ForgetMeNot or Memory Jar have ads?

Neither ForgetMeNot nor Memory Jar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ForgetMeNot or Memory Jar?

ForgetMeNot ships an update every 6 days, and Memory Jar every 4 days. Most recently, ForgetMeNot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Memory Jar on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*