# Memo Pad vs Character Count Note

The clearest difference is rating: Character Count Note at 5.0 against Memo Pad's 4.6. Character Count Note also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Memo Pad's advantage is ratings volume (427 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memo Pad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Character Count Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Character Count Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memo Pad has 427 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Memo Pad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Character Count Note's.

Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, Character Count Note every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memo Pad | Character Count Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-pad-simple-note-pad/id1078142918/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-count-note/id1487446816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **427** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) | [Foodmenu.world Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438351063) |

## 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


### Character Count Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-count-note/id1487446816)

This app offers advanced note-taking and to-do list functionalities with features like auto-save, character counting, and flashcard creation. It supports HTML insertion, dual-screen mode for web browsing while editing, and quick input of frequently used text.

**Highlights:** Auto-saving memos, Customizable character counting, Search, replace, and text-to-speech, Tag management and password protection, Flashcard creation and review, Dual-screen editing mode, HTML insertion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 100 coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get600coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memo Pad free?

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

### Is Character Count Note free?

Character Count Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memo Pad or Character Count Note?

Character Count Note is rated higher. Memo Pad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Character Count Note averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Memo Pad or Character Count Note have ads?

Both Memo Pad and Character Count Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Memo Pad or Character Count Note?

Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Character Count Note every 5 weeks. Most recently, Memo Pad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Character Count Note on September 9, 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.*