Comparison

PlaceKeep vs PreserveRing

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

Head to head
About

PlaceKeep

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Save the places you want to visit, then remember them after you go. PlaceKeep is a simple place note app for shops, cafes, travel spots, and everyday places you do not want to forget. You can save a place with just a name, then add photos and notes later when you need them. After visiting, record it as a visit so the place becomes part of your own memory list. Key features: - Save places you want to visit - Add photos and notes when needed - Record visited places with one tap - Look back on places you wanted to go and places you actually visited - Keep your place list simple and easy to manage Free features: PlaceKeep lets you save places and visit records for free. Premium: Premium unlocks more photo storage and custom categories for people who want to organize their place memories in their own way. One purchase unlocks all premium features. Privacy: Some sharing features may require watching an ad. The app uses Google AdMob to display ads and Firebase Analytics to understand app usage. Please see the privacy policy for details about data use.

About

PreserveRing

Features
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"When did I start this plum liqueur?" "When am I supposed to turn the miso?" PreserveRing watches the waiting time of your homemade preserves. Snap a photo on the day you start, pick the item β€” then watch the ring fill toward the best time to enjoy. FEATURES β€’ 30 presets: umeboshi, umeshu (plum liqueur), miso, nukadoko (rice-bran pickling bed), fruit liqueurs, dried persimmons, shio-koji, plus year-round items like pickles, sauerkraut, coffee liqueur and frozen-fruit syrup β€” every duration and step can be adjusted to match your own recipe β€’ Multi-stage estimates on the ring: earliest, recommended, and peak aging β€’ The presets know each step β€” turning the miso, sun-drying the plums, removing citrus peel, shaking the syrup jar β€” and remind you on the right day β€’ "Use-by" reminders for quick pickles, so you enjoy them at their best β€’ Home Screen widget shows days remaining at a glance β€’ Earn an aging certificate when a batch is done β€” share it or attach it to a gift β€’ Your batches stack up year after year: "2nd year", "3rd year"... β€’ Seasonal crafts calendar: miso in January, plums in June, persimmons in October β€’ Away mode for nukadoko (pause daily reminders while traveling) PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ No account. Your data stays on your device and your iCloud β€’ One-time purchase. No subscription β€’ Free for up to 3 active batches; unlock unlimited with "Preserve Cellar" NOTES β€’ Aging periods and step timings are general estimates. Do not consume anything with mold, discoloration, or an off smell β€’ Please follow your local regulations when making fruit liqueurs

Screenshots

PlaceKeep4 screens
PreserveRing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PreserveRing at fortnightly against PlaceKeep's monthly. PreserveRing also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PlaceKeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PreserveRing sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaceKeep ships an update monthly, PreserveRing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PlaceKeep versus PreserveRing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaceKeepPreserveRing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUKI ITOHiroyuki Kako

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlaceKeep

One-time1
  • PlaceKeep Premium$3.99
4 purchases

PreserveRing

One-time4
  • Preserve Cellar$2.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Good Burger$9.99
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  • Dinner$29.99

Questions

Is PlaceKeep free?
PlaceKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PreserveRing free?
PreserveRing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaceKeep or PreserveRing have ads?
Both PlaceKeep and PreserveRing show ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaceKeep or PreserveRing?
PlaceKeep ships an update monthly, and PreserveRing fortnightly. Most recently, PlaceKeep was updated on October 12, 2026 and PreserveRing on October 1, 2026.

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