Comparison

Memo Pad vs My Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Memo Pad

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
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A simple and easy to use notepad. - Find notes easily using the search function - Easily sort information according to conditions of your choosing - Customize theme colors and font size - Link to other apps easily with a single tap Ideas, tasks, shopping list, e-mail, please use such as in the message. Facebook, it can be shared Twitter, such as e-mail. Creation date, you can sort by modified date. Also I can easily search past notes. [Main Functions] - Search - Share - Display Order - Designed for tablets URL Scheme: woodsmall-memopad:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

About

My Notes

Capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize information with this versatile note-taking app. Create separate notebooks, use checklists, draw, record audio, and customize with themes. Secure your notes with a codelock and back them up to the cloud.

Highlights
  • Separate notebooks for organization
  • Daily checklists and to-do lists
  • Text formatting, drawing, and audio notes
  • Customizable backgrounds and themes
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Codelock for enhanced security
  • Cloud backup and restore
Features
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Get ready to experience the power of efficient note taking and task management with My Notes - Notebook, Notepad. This app is designed to be your go-to tool for capturing and managing all your ideas, thoughts, and important information in one place. This notebook with calendar will revolutionize the way you write down things and keep a log of your tasks. No need to wonder how to stay organized any longer! With My Notes - Notebook, Notepad, you can create separate notebooks for different subjects or projects, ensuring a well-organized workspace for lists or audio notes. Take advantage of its useful features such as daily checklists, drawing capabilities, text formatting, lovely backgrounds and themes, and a convenient widget that allows you to access your quick notes with ease. Also bear in mind that protection is important so you can keep your secrets safe with the built-in codelock feature. Say hello to a digital memo notepad that enhances your productivity and creativity! REDEFINING THE ART OF TAKING NOTES: Create separate notebooks for different purposes, keeping your writings organized and easily accessible. Use the checklists option to manage your tasks list and to-do lists efficiently, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. Capture your thoughts and ideas effortlessly with the ability to type, draw, or even record audio notes. Enhance your notebook with rich text formatting options, including bold, italic, underline, and bullet points. Archive writings that you no longer need but still want to keep for future reference. The archive feature helps you maintain a clean and organized color notes app. CUSTOMIZATION THAT SETS YOUR NOTEBOOKS APP APART: Choose from a wide range of attractive backgrounds and themes to personalize your notes taking experience. Adjust font sizes, colors, and styles to make your notes visually appealing and easy to read. Access your memo notes with ease using the convenient widget shown on your device's home screen just like sticky notes. MULTIMEDIA TO VISUALIZE YOUR IDEAS: Unleash your creativity and sketch or draw notes to illustrate your thoughts visually. Insert photos, images, and videos to create multimedia-rich entries that bring your memories and concepts to life. Record notes to capture lectures, interviews, or important discussions, ensuring you never miss a detail. PROTECT AND SECURE YOUR NOTE WRITER: Safeguard the thoughts that you jot down, a checklist or voice notes by backing them up to the cloud or internal storage. Set up a codelock to protect sensitive information like tasks schedule or an important to do list. Restore your notebook entries from previous backups, giving you peace of mind even if your device is lost, damaged, or replaced. WHY GO PREMIUM? Unlock the full potential of this new take notes app with the premium version, granting you access to advanced features and exclusive benefits, access to premium backgrounds, themes and additional customization options. Enjoy an ad-free experience, allowing you to focus solely on your creative moments and tasks without any distractions. Lifetime access with one-time payment is available for users, but you can choose the subscription plan as well that best suits your needs. We can offer you a Premium 1-year subscription or a 1-month subscription plan. Your iTunes account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription & turn off auto-renew. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ascendik.com/privacy-policy/ Do you have questions or feedback? Feel free to contact us at notebook.support@ascendik.com

Screenshots

Memo Pad4 screens
My Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Notes at 5.0 against Memo Pad's 4.6. My Notes also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). Memo Pad's advantage is ratings volume (427 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Memo Pad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and My Notes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Notes 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, My Notes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Memo Pad versus My Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemo PadMy Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (427 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings427 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwoodsmall inc.MARKO NIKOLIC PR RACUNARSKO PROGRAMIRANJE ASCENDIK NIS

Customer experience

Memo Pad

All ratings427 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative13.7%

My Notes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Memo Pad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notes sometimes disappearing after updates
  • Password/fingerprint login not working consistently

Requested features

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

My Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Memo Pad

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly plan$0.491 Month
  • 6 months plan$2.996 Months
  • Annual plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay in full$7.99
8 purchases

My Notes

Subscriptions5
  • My Notes Premium (monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Limited offer Premium (yearly)$14.991 Year
  • My Notes Premium (yearly)3 Days trial$18.991 Year
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  • My Notes Premium (yearly)$18.991 Year
  • My Notes Premium user (yearly)$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Limited offer Pro (lifetime)$29.99
  • My Notes Premium (lifetime)$34.99
  • My Notes Premium (lifetime)$69.99

Questions

Is Memo Pad free?
Memo Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Notes free?
My Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memo Pad or My Notes?
My Notes is rated higher. Memo Pad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while My Notes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Memo Pad or My Notes have ads?
Both Memo Pad and My Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memo Pad or My Notes?
Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Notes every 11 days. Most recently, Memo Pad was updated on September 28, 2026 and My Notes on August 5, 2026.

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