# Voice Widget Memo

> Voice-to-widget note-taking app for quick access on iOS home and lock screens. (iPhone/iPad app by Yutaka Kato.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-widget-memo/id6447434217 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yutaka Kato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674092270)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2023-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-widget-memo/id6447434217/reviews.md

## What is Voice Widget Memo?

This app lets you take notes by speaking without touching your iPhone/iPad. You can place the memos as widgets on your home screen or lock screen for quick access and launch.

◆ Types of memos
For home screen: 3 sizes - large, medium, small
For lock screen: 2 types - square and single-line
※ For lock screen, Only available on iOS 16

◆ How to add widgets
[Home screen]
1. Long-press the home screen
2. Press the "+" button and search for "Voice Widget Memo" widget
3. Add the desired widget size - large, medium, or small

Tapping the added widget will launch the app. Saving the memo will reflect on the widget.

[Lock screen / Square widget]
1. Long-press the lock screen
2. Customize → Lock Screen
3. Tap the square area below the clock
4. Select and add the "Voice Widget Memo" widget

[Lock screen / Single-line widget]
1. Long-press the lock screen
2. Customize → Lock Screen
3. Tap the narrow area above the clock
4. Select and add the "Voice Widget Memo" widget

◆ Features and characteristics
* Easily create voice memos
* Place memos on home screen or lock screen
* Simple
* Minimal features required
* Fast launch
* Only 5 types of memos available
* Completely free with no additional charges

Terms of Use: https://mozkzki.github.io/apps/koe_memo/terms_and_conditions/english
Privacy Policy: https://mozkzki.github.io/apps/koe_memo/privacy_policy/english

## Key features

- Voice memo creation
- Home screen widgets
- Lock screen widgets (iOS 16+)
- Multiple widget sizes
- Fast launch
- Simple interface

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-widget-memo/id6447434217/reviews.md

### 2/5 — How do I find previous recordings?

*2026-08-02*

Is my memo gone or hidden? 

App is on my phone, but actual widget on first page Home Screen is missing. 

When I open the app it displays  “this is a sample memo…”, and I don’t see a way to access previous memos, including an important one needed for upcoming doctor appointment. 

Did I lose the memos by accidentally doing something wrong, or do they exist and I just can’t find them? 

So bummed, don’t know if anyone will see this question and have an answer, and where I’d see a reply.

**Developer response:** Hi, and thank you for taking the time to write. I'm sorry for the worry this has caused, especially with an appointment coming up.

From what you describe, I don't believe this is something you did wrong. Under some conditions the app appears to fail to read its saved data and falls back to showing the built-in sample memos. I'm still investigating the exact cause, and I intend to address it.

Please try this first, as your memo may still be recoverable. If you tapped the save button in the app (the downward-arrow-into-tray icon at the bottom left), it should have written a backup text file. Open the Files app and check both of these places:

- iCloud Drive, in a folder named KoeMemo
- On My iPhone, in a folder named KoeMemo

Look for files named backup_large_..., backup_medium_..., backup_small_..., backup_lockLarge_... or backup_lockSmall_..., each followed by a date and time. Up to 10 of the most recent backups per memo slot are kept. The iCloud Drive copy is stored outside the app, so it may still be there even if the app was removed and reinstalled at some point, which is worth checking first.

If you never used the save button, those backup files are unlikely to exist. I'm sorry. Relying on a manual save is a shortcoming in the current design, and automatic backups are something I want to add.

On finding previous recordings: the app does not keep a list of past recordings. It has 5 fixed memo slots (Large, Medium and Small for Home Screen widgets, plus 2 for Lock Screen widgets), selectable with the tabs at the top of the screen. Each new dictation is added to the top of whichever slot is currently selected. So if a memo is not in one of those 5 tabs, there is no separate history to browse. I realise that is not obvious from the interface, and I would like to make it clearer.

If you have trouble locating those files, or any other questions, you can reach me directly: in the app, tap the gear icon, then Contact Us. Or email mozksoft+koememo@gmail.com. I will reply there.

### 5/5 — アプリ自体はいい

*2026-03-08*

評価が如何か？は邪魔。

### 5/5 — 楽！！

*2026-01-20*

家計簿をつけるのにお店と金額と支払い方法をパッと音声でメモできて楽です。
開ければすぐに録画開始する設定にしてあるので、ストレスなく音声でメモしています。
とは言え、お店の名前など、言った通りではない表記になったりしますが、わかればいいやって程度に使ってます。
後での修正も楽ですし。
ウィジェットにもできるので、買い物リストとしても使ってます。
日付が出る設定も助かってます！！

### 5/5 — Has everything you need

*2025-11-07*

Works perfectly as needed

### 4/5 — 探していたアプリ

*2025-10-13*

探していたアプリにやっと出会えました。

### 5/5 — Works perfectly

*2024-12-22*

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for, and it works perfectly every time

## Frequently asked questions about Voice Widget Memo

### How do I add Voice Widget Memo to my home screen?

To add a widget, long-press your home screen, tap the '+' button, search for 'Voice Widget Memo', and select your desired widget size (large, medium, or small). Tapping the widget launches the app and saving a memo updates it.

### Can I use Voice Widget Memo on my lock screen?

Yes, Voice Widget Memo supports lock screen widgets on iOS 16 and later. You can add either a square widget or a single-line widget by customizing your lock screen.

### What are the different widget types available?

For the home screen, there are three sizes: large, medium, and small. For the lock screen, there are two types: a square widget and a single-line widget, available only on iOS 16+.

### Is Voice Widget Memo completely free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free with no additional charges or in-app purchases required. However, it does contain advertisements.

### Does Voice Widget Memo have ads?

Yes, this app contains advertisements. As it is free to use, ads are displayed to support its development and maintenance.

### How often is Voice Widget Memo updated?

The app was last updated on December 4, 2025, with version 1.1.3. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### What devices are supported by Voice Widget Memo?

Voice Widget Memo is compatible with iPhones and iPads, running on iOS. The lock screen widget functionality requires iOS 16 or a later version.

### What is the age rating for Voice Widget Memo?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests that the content is appropriate for young children and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2025-12-04

* Minor wording adjustments

### 1.1.2 — 2025-05-05

* Fixed an issue where notes placed on the home screen would have a frame

### 1.1.1 — 2024-12-29

* Added backup function (backup to iPhone and iCloud)
* Added help

### 1.1.0 — 2023-05-09

* Added hands-free mode (start from Siri, stop recording with voice)
* Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0.1 — 2023-04-25

* Added help
* Fixed minor bugs

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