Comparison

Recall vs Become Obsidian

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

Head to head
About

Recall

Enhance your social interactions by remembering key details about people, stories, and events. Prepare for conversations by accessing talking points and past memories, and reflect on meaningful moments to build stronger relationships.

Highlights
  • Calendar integration for event preparation
  • Capture and organize personal stories
  • Detailed contact information management
  • Quick search across all data
  • Cross-device sync
  • Voice-activated recall
Features
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Recall helps you become someone people love talking to. Ever had the perfect story come to you after the conversation ended? Or gone blank when someone asked, "What's new with you?" Maybe someone told you something important weeks ago, and you meant to follow up, but forgot. Recall helps you remember what you wanted to say, what you wanted to ask, and the things that matter to the people in your life. Connect your stories, relationships, and events so you're ready when the moment comes. Remember what you wanted to talk about Connect Recall to your calendar and prepare for upcoming events. See every attendee in one place, along with their details, talking points, and shared memories, so you can remember what you wanted to ask before you meet. Know what to ask. Know what to share. Keep important follow-ups for the people in your life, from something they mentioned in passing to something you promised to ask about later. Recall can also match your stories to people's interests, helping you discover experiences from your own life that they might enjoy hearing about. So when the conversation comes, you have something meaningful to share. Capture experiences worth remembering Create stories from everyday moments, then organize them with tags, emotions, and templates. Bookmark favorites and connect stories to the people they're relevant to. Your stories become more than a journal. They're experiences you can revisit, remember, and bring into future conversations. Turn conversations into memories After an event, turn it into a story and Recall can automatically fill in details such as the date, location, and people who were there. Capture what happened while it's still fresh, building a richer record of your experiences and the people you shared them with. Remember the people in your life Add contacts manually or import them from your Contacts app. Keep track of important details, talking points, interests, and shared memories, all in one place. Over time, Recall helps you build a richer picture of the people you know and the experiences you've shared together. Find anything, instantly Search across stories, contacts, events, and tags to quickly find the person, memory, or experience you're looking for. Private by design Your stories and relationship information remain private and under your control. Recall isn't about tracking people. It's about remembering them well, and becoming someone worth remembering too. Unlock Recall Premium Get more powerful ways to remember, discover, and prepare: * iPhone, iPad & Mac โ€” Keep your Recall experience in sync across your devices * Voice Recall โ€” Access contact details, talking points, and shared memories using your voice * Memory Spotlight โ€” Rediscover meaningful stories with daily resurfacing and context * Widgets & Shortcuts โ€” Access Recall from your Home Screen, Action Button, and Siri Shortcuts * Relationship Insights โ€” Discover patterns, milestones, themes, and connections across your relationships * Story Analytics โ€” Explore story viewing trends, engagement patterns, and meaningful moments over time *Some features require a Recall Premium subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Become Obsidian

Features
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Obsidian is the companion app for members of becomeobsidian.com โ€” a private order for ambitious men who refuse to drift alone. The website is the command center. This app is the companion. It answers three questions in under five seconds: Who needs me? What matters today? What should I do next? THE DAILY CHECK-IN One tap to keep your word. Thirty seconds a day to stay honest with yourself and your brothers. YOUR POD See who showed up, who needs support, and gather at the Campfire. Real accountability with a small circle of men who have your back. THE FORGE Track progression across the seven pillars โ€” Body, Mind, Faith, Mission, Discipline, Brotherhood, Wealth. Complete quests, clear Boss Battles, run Deep Work sessions, and rank up from E-Rank to Monarch. THE NETWORK Find your brothers in the directory, stay connected through calls and letters, and see the web of contribution across the Order. WEEKLY REVIEW Face the reckoning. Log your biggest win, where you fell short, and the lesson โ€” and watch the seven pillars move. Obsidian is invite-only. Membership is arranged at becomeobsidian.com. This app is for existing members to sign in and engage with their pod, their rituals, and their progression. Quiet confidence, not loud motivation.

Screenshots

Recall4 screens
Become Obsidian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Recall at 3 against Become Obsidian's 1. Become Obsidian's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Recall versus Become Obsidian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallBecome Obsidian
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMidnytt Origin Pty LtdPULSEOS LLC

In-app purchases

None

Recall

No in-app purchases

None

Become Obsidian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Become Obsidian free?
Become Obsidian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Recall or Become Obsidian have ads?
Neither Recall nor Become Obsidian shows ads.

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