Cherished Book vs GetMemorial
GetMemorial is a mobile-first, ad-free memorial app with strong Eastern remembrance features. Cherished Book is web-based and faith-aware across many traditions, with help writing the words. Here is the honest comparison.
Last reviewed June 2026. Prices and features change, so check both sites before deciding.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Cherished Book if…
you want help writing the obituary, faith-matched designs across many traditions, and a keepsake you can export, used from any browser.
Choose GetMemorial if…
you want a native phone app with anniversary reminders, and Eastern remembrance features like ancestor offerings and lunar-calendar dates.
Cherished Book and GetMemorial, side by side
| Feature | Cherished Book | GetMemorial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free now. Premium is free while we build it; a one-time $30 is planned, never a subscription. | Free / $89.99 lifetime. Ad-free on all tiers. |
| AI writing help | Yes. AI obituary draft + guided writing prompts. | No. No AI writing help. |
| Collaboration | Yes. Unlimited contributors; guests can add tributes with no account. | Yes. Family co-creation. |
| Privacy & control | Yes. Public, private or invite-only; approval queue; no ads. | Yes. Ad-free, with privacy options. |
| Faith & tradition | Yes. 68 faith & secular designs, Faith Gate, secondary calendars. | Partial. Eastern remembrance and lunar reminders, but not our 68-design Faith Gate. |
| Events & RSVP | Yes. Yes, with tradition-aware rites (Premium). | No. No events or RSVPs. |
| Resting place | Yes. Map link and directions, with no coordinates or trackers. | No. No resting-place map link. |
| Fundraising | Partial. Links out to a charity or fundraiser; we take no cut. | No. No fundraising. |
| Photos, video, audio | Partial. Photos and files. No video or audio. | Yes. Photos and media. |
| Keepsake & export | Yes. Designed PDF memorial book + free full ZIP export. | Partial. Download options. |
| Mobile app | Partial. Works in any browser. No native app. | Yes. Native iOS app with anniversary reminders. |
| Ads & upsells | Yes. None. No ads, no visitor upsells. | Yes. Ad-free on all tiers. |
✓ included · ~ partial or limited · — not offered · ? not confirmed at our last review. Comparisons reflect public information and change over time.
Where GetMemorial may suit you better
We would rather you found the right place than the wrong one. Here is where GetMemorial does something we do not.
- A native iOS app with anniversary push reminders. Cherished Book works in any browser, but has no native app.
- Eastern remembrance features such as ancestor offerings and lunar-calendar reminders, with English and Chinese. We support secondary calendars, but not ancestral-offering rituals.
Where Cherished Book is different
- Help writing the words with an AI obituary draft and guided prompts.
- 68 faith-matched designs with a Faith Gate spanning many traditions, plus rite-aware events.
- A designed PDF memorial book and a free full ZIP export of everything.
- Free to start, with Premium planned as a one-time $30 versus GetMemorial's $89.99 lifetime.
A note on price
GetMemorial is free with an $89.99 lifetime upgrade, and is ad-free on all tiers.
Cherished Book is free to start, with Premium planned as a one-time $30 and no subscription. Both are ad-free; the difference is AI writing help, a broad Faith Gate and a keepsake book. See our pricing page.
Free to start, no card needed. The GetMemorial link opens in a new tab.
Common questions
Does Cherished Book have a phone app?
Not yet. Cherished Book works in any browser. GetMemorial has a native iOS app, so if an app matters most it may suit you better.
Which handles Eastern traditions?
GetMemorial has dedicated Eastern remembrance features and lunar reminders. Cherished Book supports secondary calendars and many faith designs, but not ancestral-offering rituals.
Which is cheaper?
Cherished Book is free to start, Premium planned as a one-time $30. GetMemorial is $89.99 lifetime.
Last reviewed June 2026.
More comparisons and features
Preserve their memory, together.
A collaborative memorial lets family and friends share stories, photos, and announcements, all in one place. It’s free to create.
Something not right?
We work hard to keep this content accurate and respectful. If you spot anything that could be improved, let us know.