Comparison

About Me Archives vs FormuLens

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

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About

About Me Archives

Features
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Every life holds stories worth remembering. About Me Archives gives you a simple, beautiful way to record those stories as short videos - and preserve them for the people who matter most. WHAT YOU CAN DO Record Your Legacy Snapshot Answer 10 meaningful questions about your life, each in a two-minute video. From your earliest memories to the advice you'd give your younger self, these short recordings become a lasting portrait of who you are. Explore Guided Questions Premium members unlock 140+ curated questions across 10 categories including Childhood, Career, Relationships, Wisdom, Travel, and Legacy. Record whichever resonate with you, whenever inspiration strikes. Tell Your Own Stories With Self-Guided Recording, record up to 10 minutes on any topic you choose. A family recipe. A favorite memory. A lesson you wish someone had taught you sooner. Build Your Family Tree Add parents, children, siblings, and spouses. Invite family members to join and their trees connect to yours - building a living record that grows across generations. Weave Your Tapestry Your story isn't just family. Connect with friends, mentors, and people who shaped your life. The Tapestry maps the web of connections that made you who you are. Create Time Vault Messages Record video messages to be delivered on a specific date, at a life event like a graduation or wedding, or after you're gone. Private, meaningful, and waiting for exactly the right moment. Discover Others' Stories Browse Explore Stories to watch what others have shared publicly. Filter by category, find stories that move you, and find inspiration for your own. WHY IT MATTERS Every life has lessons, love, and history worth keeping. Whether you're 25 or 95, your story deserves to be remembered - by the people you love today and the generations still to come. FREE TO START Create a free account and record your Legacy Snapshot at no cost. Premium membership unlocks unlimited guided and self-guided recording, expanded family tree and friend network capacity, and more. Premium subscriptions are managed on aboutmearchives.com. SPECIAL PROGRAMS - Senior Legacy: Free lifetime premium for anyone 80 or older - Compassionate Access: Application-based access for those facing serious circumstances Start your archive today. Record one story. Leave something that lasts.

About

FormuLens

Decode cosmetic ingredient lists by scanning product labels. Understand the function of each ingredient, compare different formulas side-by-side, and organize your favorite products for informed skincare choices. All analysis is done on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan and decode ingredient lists
  • Understand ingredient functions
  • Compare product formulas side-by-side
  • Save and organize favorite products
  • Recognizes 800+ ingredients
  • On-device scanning, no internet needed
Features
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Snap a photo of any ingredient label and see what every ingredient does, in plain language. FormuLens decodes INCI lists for skincare, makeup, hair care, body care, and fragrance, then helps you compare products and check how your routine works together. SCAN ANY INGREDIENT LABEL Take a photo or import one from your library. Long labels can span several photos, and FormuLens combines them into one list. Labels shot at any angle, even sideways or upside down, are turned upright automatically. READ K-BEAUTY AND J-BEAUTY LABELS FormuLens reads ingredient labels printed in English, French, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). Each ingredient is translated to its English INCI name, with the printed name kept alongside. Results are always shown in English. UNDERSTAND EACH INGREDIENT See the role each ingredient plays in the formula: humectant, emollient, surfactant, preservative, exfoliant, antioxidant, sun protection, fragrance, and more. Key ingredients for the product type are starred, and unusual ones are flagged for a closer look. Tap any ingredient for a plain-language explanation and optional reference links. Sunscreen and SPF labels keep their Active and Inactive sections. KNOW THE FORMULA AT A GLANCE Each product gets a simple profile of hydration, active strength, gentleness, and complexity, plus quick tags such as Fragrance-Free, Contains Fragrance, Contains Exfoliants, Alcohol-Heavy, Avoid in Pregnancy, and Mineral, Chemical, or Hybrid Sunscreen. COMPARE PRODUCTS SIDE BY SIDE Wondering if a cheaper product is a close match for a pricey one? Compare up to 6 products of the same type to see shared ingredients, an overall similarity score, formula differences, and a plain-language verdict. CHECK YOUR ROUTINE Add up to 8 steps, from cleanser to sunscreen, and get a suggested layering order, alerts for ingredient pairs that may not mix well (like retinol with AHAs or vitamin C with benzoyl peroxide), overlap between steps, a build-up of EU-regulated fragrance allergens, and what your routine may be missing. SCAN A MIXED COLLECTION Sorting through a shelf or a new haul? Scan up to 6 products of any type at once and get a clear breakdown for each one. LOOK UP ANY INGREDIENT Search 1,000+ ingredients by INCI, French, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese name, or shorthands like AHA and BHA. Each profile covers what it does, where it matters most, pregnancy notes, known layering interactions, and links to learn more. SAVE YOUR PRODUCTS Keep analyzed products with a photo, custom name, tags, and notes. Search by name, tag, or ingredient, and filter by tag any time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All analysis happens on your device. Your photos and scans never leave it. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Works on iPhone and iPad, in light or dark mode. FormuLens is for general information only and is not medical advice. If you have a skin condition, allergy, or are pregnant or nursing, check with a doctor or pharmacist.

Screenshots

About Me Archives4 screens
FormuLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: About Me Archives at 15.1 against FormuLens's 26.2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
About Me Archives versus FormuLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbout Me ArchivesFormuLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason MeredithBartlett Butter LLC

In-app purchases

None

About Me Archives

No in-app purchases

None

FormuLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is About Me Archives free?
About Me Archives is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FormuLens free?
FormuLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do About Me Archives or FormuLens have ads?
Neither About Me Archives nor FormuLens shows ads.

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