Comparison

Wishlist vs CaféMeguri

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

Head to head
About

Wishlist

Features
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More than just a shopping list, wishlist management When you think "I want that," first make a note in this app. This app is a versatile wishlist application that allows you to centrally manage all genres of "wants," from "things" like gadgets, clothes, and interior decor to "digital content" such as subscriptions, and even "experiences" like hot spring trips. The biggest feature is that it's not just a shopping memo; it allows you to record and manage the entire lifecycle of an item: "Consideration," "Acquisition," "Utilization," and "Organization (letting go)." Prevent impulse buys, identify what you truly need, use what you've acquired with care, and let go of items feeling refreshed. It supports your smart consumer life. Main Features1. Unique Lifecycle Management You can track exactly what state an item is in. - Acquisition Phase: Considering / Want / Reserved / Acquired - Acquisition Method: Not yet acquired / Purchased / Subscription/Rental / Received - Usage Status: Unused / In use / Completed/Finished / For display (Collection) - Disposal Status: Retained / Sold / Discarded / Lost2. Supports Items of All Natures You can register items according to their nature, not only physical "things" on hand but also "digital" data and "services (experiences)." 3. Detailed Data Recording A variety of input fields are provided to make it easy to look back later. - Basic Information: Item name, category, manufacturer/brand, price, reference URL - Purchase/Consideration Location: Where to buy (or where you bought it), such as online stores or physical shops - Tagging & Memos: Multiple settable tags and a free-text memo function - Self-Evaluation: A 5-star rating function to leave your satisfaction level after purchase or experience4. Powerful Search and Organization Functions - Detailed filtering by keyword search, current phase, or nature is possible. - Equipped with a "Tag Cloud Function" to visually search all registered tags. Items won't get lost.Recommended for - People who have many things they want and want to clear their heads. - People who want to reduce impulse buys and buy only what they truly need (savings/minimalist oriented). - People who want to record the purchase history and usage impressions of gadgets and clothes. - People who want to list the contract status of subscriptions and rentals. - People who want to manage the fate of things, including sales history on flea market apps, etc.Usage Scenarios (Examples) - \[Gadget\] Register a new smartphone as "Considering" and note the price and URL. After purchase, change it to "In use," and when you let it go on a flea market app a few years later, update the status to "Sold." - \[Fashion\] Register clothes found on social media. Add a "Waiting for sale" tag and purchase when the price drops. - \[Experience\] List travel destinations or restaurants you want to visit. After actually going, give it a self-evaluation (e.g., 4 stars) to record it as a memory.Smartly organize all your desires and belongings with this one app!

About

CaféMeguri

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□ Discover • Find cafés nearby on the map and save them • See where you've been and where you want to go at a glance □ Collect • Log visit dates, photos, and notes in seconds • Pick a photo and the app finds the café from where it was taken • Earn a stamp every visit and level up from "Second Round" to "A Regular" □ Share • Turn your favorite photo into a cute card with a paper texture • Pick a background color and share it with friends □ Look back • Browse every café you've visited in a photo grid • Sort by most visited, last visit, or distance □ Private by design • No account, no ads • Everything you log stays on your device • Back up and restore anytime • Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese

Screenshots

Wishlist4 screens
CaféMeguri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CaféMeguri at none against Wishlist's 1. CaféMeguri also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Wishlist's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price 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. Wishlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CaféMeguri asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wishlist ships an update every 4 months, CaféMeguri every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Wishlist versus CaféMeguri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWishlistCaféMeguri
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTATSUO NAKANOAmon Kizawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wishlist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

CaféMeguri

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wishlist free?
Wishlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaféMeguri free?
CaféMeguri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wishlist or CaféMeguri have ads?
Wishlist shows ads; CaféMeguri does not.
Which is updated more often, Wishlist or CaféMeguri?
Wishlist ships an update every 4 months, and CaféMeguri every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wishlist was updated on October 10, 2026 and CaféMeguri on October 22, 2026.

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