# Recall vs Elements

The clearest difference is ads: Recall at none against Elements's shown. Recall also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Elements's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and Elements sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recall ships an update every 3 months, Elements every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recall | Elements |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Size | 12 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hristos Condrea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890897711) | [Touseef Hassan Nasir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730250996) |

## What reviewers say

### Recall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-remember-where-it-is/id6761688836)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recall Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Recall Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Elements

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elements-aesthetic-widgets/id6798970389)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elements Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Elements Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Elements Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recall free?

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

### Is Elements free?

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

### Do Recall or Elements have ads?

Elements shows ads; Recall does not.

### Which is updated more often, Recall or Elements?

Recall ships an update every 3 months, and Elements every 9 days. Most recently, Recall was updated on November 5, 2026 and Elements on November 10, 2026.

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