CastMemo vs Criminaler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CastMemo
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Ever come back to a story and think, “Wait… who was this person again?” CastMemo helps you keep track of characters and their relationships while enjoying books, manga, anime, movies, TV series, games, and more. Create a character list for each title, save the details you want to remember, and build visual relationship maps to see how everyone connects. KEEP CHARACTERS ORGANIZED Create characters for each title and save: • Names • Images • Traits and identifying details • Notes Whether you're reading a novel with a huge cast or returning to a TV series after a long break, CastMemo gives you a quick place to check who's who. SEE RELATIONSHIPS AT A GLANCE Add relationships between characters and turn them into a visual Relationship Map. Keep track of friends, family, rivals, enemies, allies, and more — or write your own relationship labels when you need something more specific. MADE FOR ALL KINDS OF STORIES Organize characters from: • Books and novels • Manga • Anime • Movies • TV series • Games • And more YOUR OWN CHARACTER REFERENCE CastMemo isn't a database that tells you who every character is. You create your own notes as you watch, read, and play, so you can save exactly the information that matters to you — without clutter you don't need. Great for: • Stories with large casts • Mystery novels • Long-running manga and anime • TV series you watch over time • Games with lots of characters • Returning to a story after a break Spend less time wondering “Who was that again?” and more time enjoying the story.
Criminaler
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You know true crime. Prove it. Criminaler turns real criminal cases into detective challenges. Start with the hardest clue, reveal more only when you need them, and identify the case before the answer gives itself away. A NEW CASE EVERY DAY Open Today's Dispatch for a fresh case built from six progressive clues. Solve it early for a higher Detective Score and keep your daily streak alive. KEEP INVESTIGATING Take on famous cases at your own pace. Search for the answer, reveal another clue, or move straight to the next case. EXPLORE THE CASE ATLAS Browse cases on a world map, then open detailed dossiers with locations, timelines, context, categories, and links to reviewed sources. BUILD YOUR DETECTIVE RECORD See how other players solved the daily case. Grow your lifetime score, improve your streak, and advance your detective rank. BUILT WITH CARE Case content is reviewed for factual accuracy, source quality, appropriate uncertainty, and a respectful, non-graphic tone. Criminaler requires no named account. Criminaler covers real murders and other violent crimes and is intended for adults aged 18 and over. It is provided for entertainment and general information, not as an investigative or legal record.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CastMemo at 3 against Criminaler's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CastMemo | Criminaler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tsuji Yusuke | Sebastian Domagala |
In-app purchases
CastMemo
No in-app purchases
Criminaler
No in-app purchases







