# Memo Pad vs MemoTaro

The clearest difference is update cadence: MemoTaro at every 9 days against Memo Pad's every 6 weeks. MemoTaro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Memo Pad's advantage is ratings volume (435 vs 13) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memo Pad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and MemoTaro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MemoTaro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memo Pad has 435 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, MemoTaro every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memo Pad | MemoTaro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-pad-simple-note-pad/id1078142918/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memotaro/id1242201182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **435** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) | [Masashi Sasaoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124773279) |

## What reviewers say

### Memo Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-pad-simple-note-pad/id1078142918)

This is a straightforward and visually appealing notepad application. It allows users to quickly jot down ideas, tasks, or lists and find them later with a search function. Users can also customize the appearance and share content with other applications.

**Highlights:** Easy note search, Customizable themes and fonts, Sort notes by date, Share notes to other apps, Tablet optimized design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $0.49 | per month |
| 6 months plan | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Pay in full | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for quick notes
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 📝 Helpful for reminders and to-do lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty locating specific notes
- 💰 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔒 Lack of sync between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappearing after updates
- Password/fingerprint login not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Add ability to add photos or files
- Implement alphabetical sorting of notes
- Improve cursor control for editing
- Provide cloud sync across devices


### MemoTaro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memotaro/id1242201182)

Securely store your notes with a password lock and biometric authentication. Easily organize, edit, and share your memos with intuitive drag-and-drop and swipe gestures. Find information quickly with powerful search and customize your viewing experience with font settings.

**Highlights:** Password lock with Touch ID/Face ID, Drag-and-drop memo organization, Swipe to delete notes, Direct sharing to messages, mail, social media, Memo search and character search, Customizable font size and color

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memo Pad free?

Memo Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MemoTaro free?

MemoTaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memo Pad or MemoTaro?

MemoTaro is rated higher. Memo Pad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 435 ratings, while MemoTaro averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Memo Pad or MemoTaro have ads?

Both Memo Pad and MemoTaro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Memo Pad or MemoTaro?

Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, and MemoTaro every 9 days. Most recently, Memo Pad was updated on October 24, 2026 and MemoTaro on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*