Choose what fits your family
Tuck vs Qeepsake
Which way of saving memories fits your week?
Choose Tuck if you want to save moments through one family text line, with one book and shipping included in the annual plan. (Tuck FAQ; Tuck pricing)
Choose Qeepsake if you want questions to answer and an app to edit and organize entries, with books priced separately. (Qeepsake app tools; Qeepsake book costs)
Canada guide · Tuck prices are in CAD. Competitor currencies are labelled separately.
Written by Tuck. This is not an independent review. We checked the linked sources on . Plans and features can change.
Choose a way to save memories by text.
Both services let you save an unplanned memory by text. Qeepsake also gives you questions to answer. Its app lets you edit, backdate, and organize entries and preview books. (Qeepsake spontaneous entries; Qeepsake app tools)
Tuck centers on the moments you send to a family text line: words, photos, and MMS voice notes. It replies in the thread and sends Sunday chapters made from ready memories. (Tuck FAQ)
The work each service asks of you.
| What matters to you | Tuck | Qeepsake |
|---|---|---|
| Save a fresh moment | Send a text, a photo, or an MMS voice note. No app installation is needed. (Tuck FAQ) | Send a spontaneous entry by text, or add it in the app or website. If a question is waiting, send Skip first to keep the next text separate from that question. (Qeepsake spontaneous entries) |
| See memories again | Sunday emails contain chapters made from ready memories. The selection can differ from the full saved record. (Tuck FAQ) | After a week with a saved memory, a Monday recap can include up to ten recent entries. Invited family can receive it too. (Qeepsake recap emails) |
| Photos and video | Send photos and MMS voice notes. Direct video is not supported; send a screenshot and a note about it. (Tuck FAQ) | Photos can be sent by text. Premium members can add videos up to one minute long through the app. (Qeepsake photo entries; Qeepsake video entries) |
| Family contributors | Invite up to four trusted contributors to add memories. (Tuck FAQ) | Premium supports unlimited free family contributors. (Qeepsake family contributors) |
| Book and payment | An annual plan includes one book and shipping. The book format you choose sets the annual price. You approve the proof before printing. (Tuck pricing) | Annual memberships include a monetary book discount; monthly memberships do not include that credit. The discount is not a fully included book. Book cost depends on format and page count, with shipping charged separately. (Qeepsake book credit rules; Qeepsake book costs) |
When each service can fit.
Choose Qeepsake if…
- You want questions to answer and an app where you can edit, backdate, and organize your entries. (Qeepsake spontaneous entries; Qeepsake app tools)
- You want Premium's unlimited family contributors, or you want to save short videos in its app. (Qeepsake family contributors; Qeepsake video entries)
Choose Tuck if…
- You want to send words, photos, and MMS voice notes to one family text line without installing an app. (Tuck FAQ)
- You want an annual price that includes one book and shipping, with a proof to approve before printing. (Tuck pricing)
Check what happens to an unplanned text.
Qeepsake can treat an incoming text as an answer to a pending question. Its help page says to send Skip first if you want the next message saved as a spontaneous entry. This is a useful detail to check if you mostly want to save things as they happen. (Qeepsake spontaneous entries)
Tuck's starting point is the moment you choose to send. A text fragment, photo, or MMS voice note can start the conversation. You do not need to write a full journal entry. (Tuck FAQ)
Check these details before you choose.
- We do not list a Qeepsake membership price here. Its public price page and region-specific signup do not give us a clear, consistent currency basis. Check your local plan, currency, renewal terms, book credit, and final book cost before you pay. (Qeepsake public plans; Qeepsake local plan selection; Qeepsake book credit rules; Qeepsake book costs)
- Qeepsake supports U.S. and Canadian phone numbers. A membership, a book credit, and a printed book are separate parts of its offer; credits have expiry and order rules. (Qeepsake supported countries; Qeepsake book credit rules)
We compared the public service descriptions and linked help pages. We did not run a hands-on test of Qeepsake. A listed feature does not prove how well it will work for your family.
Sources and check dates.
- Tuck FAQChecked 29 October 2026.
- Tuck pricingChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake spontaneous entriesChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake app toolsChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake recap emailsChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake photo entriesChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake video entriesChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake family contributorsChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake book credit rulesChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake book costsChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake supported countriesChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake public plansChecked 29 October 2026.
- Qeepsake local plan selectionChecked 29 October 2026.
The Tuck terms
A year of memories, with one book.
Every plan includes the same Tuck text line, weekly chapters, and one 80-page book with shipping to Canada. You review the proof and approve the book before it prints.
- Softcover
- CA$179 / year
- Hardcover
- CA$239 / year
- Layflat Hardcover
- CA$349 / year
A card is required for the 14-day trial. Pay $0 today, then your chosen annual price unless you cancel before the trial ends. Renews yearly unless you cancel. Tax may apply.