Comparison

별말 vs Mamuri

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

Head to head
About

별말

Capture and preserve your child's fleeting words and voice recordings. This app helps you easily save precious memories, create shareable cards, and receive AI-powered reflections on your parenting journey. Keep your child's unique thoughts and voice safe and accessible.

Highlights
  • Capture quotes from Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, or Apple Watch
  • Record and transcribe voice to text
  • AI-powered empathy digests
  • Multiple child profiles with color coding
  • Create and share beautiful memory cards
  • Searchable memory archive
  • Private and secure data storage via iCloud
Features
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"Mom, the moon is following me!" "Dad, the clouds look like cotton candy!" The beautiful, sparkling words that tumble from your child's lips. At that exact moment, you swear you will remember them forever. But caught in the whirlwind of busy parenting and daily chores, they slip away faster than you can imagine. Can you remember exactly what your child said yesterday? Unrecorded words evaporate. By the time you try to recall them, they've already slipped away. Tiny Words was created because every little thing your child says can feel as precious as a shining star in the night sky. Before the day ends, catch those falling stars and keep your child's beautiful mind safe. [The Easiest Way to Catch a Falling Star] Never miss a single word, no matter where you are. Capture their quotes in just 3 seconds right from your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, or Apple Watch. Want to remember their cute, clumsy pronunciation? Record their voice. Tiny Words will automatically transcribe it into text, and that sweet, irreplaceable voice from their childhood will be preserved forever. A gentle evening reminder will help you build a habit of reflecting on the day's starlit moments. [You Are Not Alone on This Journey] Parenting is the most beautiful thing in the world — and the loneliest. When you save a 'star-word,' AI sends you a warm note that truly sees your day. Like a friend sitting beside you, saying "You did great today." Over time, weekly and monthly Empathy Digests gather your child's beautiful thoughts together — a gift only a parent can receive. [Make Your Precious Memories Beautiful] Two kids? Three? No problem. Give each child their own profile and color, and watch their stories unfold side by side. Day after day, your recording streak grows — 100 days, 200 days, 300 days — small moments adding up to something extraordinary. When a quote is too precious to keep to yourself, turn it into a beautiful card and send it to the grandparents. Share anywhere — iMessage, Instagram Stories, you name it. "What did she say about the ocean that day?" When your memory gets fuzzy, just type what you remember and AI will find the rest. [A Private Universe for You and Your Child] Your child's stories belong to you alone. Tiny Words uses no third-party content servers — records stay on your device and sync only through your personal iCloud. Your child's voice, their words, nothing ever leaves your hands. Export your records anytime to keep them forever. How many 'stars' did your child give you today? Start capturing your child's stars tonight.

About

Mamuri

Features
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Mamuri is a quiet space to record your emotions, one day at a time. How are you feeling today? Good, okay, not great, overwhelmed, complicated — start your day with one of five emotion stickers. ▶ Record your feelings Express today’s mood with cute emotion stickers, and capture more detailed emotions like excitement, gratitude, anxiety, or longing. ▶ Decorate it like a scrapbook Add photos, place stickers, and choose paper themes to create a journal page that feels like your own. ▶ An AI companion stays with you When you write, your companion “Mamuri” responds with warmth. No judgment, no pressure — just a gentle space to be heard. ▶ Reflect on your emotional flow Use the emotion calendar and weekly/monthly reports to quietly look back on how your feelings have changed over time. ▶ Make it more special with Premium · Create your own custom stickers · Unlock extended AI conversations · Use special paper themes · Access advanced emotion reports Mamuri does not replace therapy or professional support. If you are going through a difficult time, please seek help from a qualified professional or local support service. Thank you for making it through today with Mamuri.

Screenshots

별말4 screens
Mamuri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 별말 at none against Mamuri's 2. 별말 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Mamuri's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price 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. Mamuri sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 별말 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

별말 ships an update every 2 days, Mamuri weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
별말 versus Mamuri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter별말Mamuri
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOLMATTER Co., Ltd.SUNJUN KIM

In-app purchases

None

별말

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mamuri

Subscriptions2
  • Mamuri Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Mamuri Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is 별말 free?
별말 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mamuri free?
Mamuri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 별말 or Mamuri have ads?
Mamuri shows ads; 별말 does not.
Which is updated more often, 별말 or Mamuri?
별말 ships an update every 2 days, and Mamuri weekly. Most recently, 별말 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mamuri on October 28, 2026.

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