Okaeshi vs Slight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Okaeshi
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In Japan, when you receive a gift for a wedding, a new baby, or a condolence, you're expected to send a return gift — called okaeshi — at the right amount and within the right timeframe. Get it wrong and you risk a social misstep. Okaeshi makes sure that never happens. HOW IT WORKS Log the gift you received, who gave it, and the occasion. Okaeshi instantly calculates the correct return amount and sets a deadline based on Japanese etiquette rules. You'll get reminders as the deadline approaches so nothing slips through. 8 OCCASION TYPES - Wedding return gifts (結婚内祝い) - Birth celebration returns (出産内祝い) - Bereavement / koden returns (香典返し) - Recovery celebration (快気祝い) - School entry (入学内祝い) - Coming of age (成人内祝い) - Employment celebration (就職内祝い) - New home (新築内祝い) SMART RETURN CALCULATOR Each occasion has its own etiquette rules. Okaeshi knows whether the standard is a half-return, a third-return, or something in between — and calculates the exact target range from what you received. DEADLINE COUNTDOWN & REMINDERS Every obligation gets an automatic deadline based on the occasion. Choose from 14-day, 7-day, 3-day, and 1-day reminders. For bereavement returns, a special 49th-day (四十九日) reminder is included. GIFT SUGGESTIONS Not sure what to send back? Okaeshi suggests appropriate return gifts for each occasion and budget, with both Japanese and English names. ETIQUETTE GUIDE Each obligation includes an etiquette note explaining the customs, timing, and expectations — so you always know the "why" behind the amount and deadline. MORE FEATURES - Home screen widget showing your most urgent deadlines - iCloud sync across all your devices - Photo attachment for received gifts - Contact import for quick person entry - People view to track obligations per person PRICING Track up to 3 obligations free. Unlock unlimited tracking with a one-time purchase of ¥480 — no subscription, no recurring fees. Terms of Use: https://www.cong-le.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.cong-le.com/privacy.html
Slight
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Slight turns your smartphone into a gentle warm light. For late-night nursing, bedtime reading, or a soft glow in a dark room. Just touch the screen to get the light you need. ◆ Intuitive Controls ・Swipe up/down to adjust brightness ・Swipe left/right to adjust color temperature (cool white to warm amber) ・Pinch to resize the light ・No complicated buttons — just light and a simple screen ◆ Designed for Your Eyes ・Warm-toned light reduces eye strain at night ・Black background — no light leaks from unused areas ・Status bar hidden for a fully immersive experience ◆ Practical as a Light ・Auto-sleep disabled — leave the light on as long as you need ・Settings remembered — next time it starts just as you left it ・Option to remove ads (24 hours / 30 days / lifetime) A gentle glow that won't wake the baby. For your night, Slight.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Slight at every 3 weeks against Okaeshi's every 2 months. Slight also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Okaeshi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Slight sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Okaeshi ships an update every 2 months, Slight every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Okaeshi | Slight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pocket Grove Ltd | Noriki Kunugi |
In-app purchases
Okaeshi
- Okaeshi Pro$2.99
Slight
- Remove ads for 24h$0.49
- Remove ads for 30 days$2.99
- Remove ads (lifetime)$5.99









