MELPI vs CafeGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MELPI
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MELPI is a guided camera that connects two iPhones so you can shoot photos together. The shooter follows composition guides while shooting. The person being photographed compares the guide with each incoming photo in real time and sends requests on the spot — no posing skills needed to get photos you love. Photos taken by someone else, as flattering as your selfies — a new kind of camera. ■ Guided camera - Tons of cute composition inspiration. Save your favorites and make them yours. - Overlay the example photo on your viewfinder and trace the same composition. - Burst up to 10 shots so you never miss the best moment. ■ Live session - Pair two iPhones with a QR code or a 6-digit code. Your partner can join as a guest, no account needed. - Every photo appears on your partner's screen the moment it's taken. - Send reactions and composition requests back to the shooter. - Photos transfer directly between devices — nothing is uploaded to a server. - Session photos are temporary: they disappear from your partner's screen when the session ends, and only saved photos remain. ■ Album - Your shots, organized by date. ■ MELPI Pro - Subscription with a 3-day free trial. - The camera stays free to use (saved photos include a small MELPI logo). It works offline too — in the mountains, at the beach, at a concert. Wherever the two of you are becomes your photo studio. Terms of Use: https://contact.melpi.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://contact.melpi.app/en/privacy/
CafeGrid
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CafeGridは、カフェで注文した料理やドリンクを「構図に迷わず」撮れるカメラアプリです。 構図の知識がなくても、あらかじめ用意されたテンプレートのガイド線をカメラ映像に重ねるだけで、俯瞰・斜め45度・正面など、被写体に合った角度と余白で撮影できます。 【主な機能】 ・皿数・角度・シチュエーション別の構図テンプレート ・ライブカメラにガイド線を重ねて撮影 ・撮影後の自動補正フィルターで色味を微調整 ・撮った写真はそのままお使いの写真ライブラリに保存 【CafeGridの考え方】 AIによる画像解析や自動生成は使いません。あらかじめ用意した静的なテンプレートに合わせて撮るだけのシンプルな設計です。SNSへの投稿は、お使いのInstagramなど既存のアプリからそのまま行えます。 【CafeGrid Pro】 無料でも基本機能はすべてお使いいただけます。Proプランにアップグレードすると、広告が非表示になり、テンプレートの種類が増えます。 カフェ巡りが好きな方、料理写真をもう一歩良くしたい方に。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MELPI at none against CafeGrid's 1. MELPI also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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. CafeGrid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. MELPI asks for nothing beyond the download.
MELPI ships an update every 5 weeks, CafeGrid every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | MELPI | CafeGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | エナレア合同会社 | Ryoga Oki |
In-app purchases
MELPI
No in-app purchases
CafeGrid
- CafeGrid Pro$2.991 Month







