Comparison

Memo Pad vs 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

Notes

Effortlessly capture voice, text, images, and documents, then use AI to transform them into organized, actionable notes. Features include live transcription, AI summaries, conversational editing, and flexible export options.

Highlights
  • Voice, text, image, and document capture
  • Live voice-to-text transcription
  • AI-generated summaries and templates
  • Conversational AI editing
  • Multiple export formats (TXT, PDF, Word, Markdown)
  • Smart organization with tags and folders
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Notes - AI Note Taker makes note-taking effortless — whether you're in class, at a meeting, interviewing, or brainstorming. Capture voice, text, images or documents, then let powerful AI turn raw content into clean, actionable notes in seconds. KEY BENEFITS • Capture everything — Voice memos, text entry, photos and file imports (PDF/Word/Image): create notes from any format. • Live transcription & voice to text — Speak naturally and watch live transcription convert your voice to text as you record. Fast, accurate transcription for lecture notes, meeting notes and audio transcription. • Markers & playback — Tap markers while recording to flag key moments for instant replay and faster review. • AI summaries & templates — One tap generates meeting minutes, lecture highlights, study guides, and action items. Turn long audio into concise notes and templates for fast sharing. • AI chat & editing — Ask the AI to summarize, shorten, rewrite, translate, or turn notes into email/agenda — conversational editing for polished results. • Smart organization — Add tags, favorites and folders for fast search, filter and retrieval. • Export & share — Export as TXT, PDF, Word or Markdown, or share directly to email, Slack, WhatsApp and cloud drives. • Scales with you — Future updates will add advanced search, batch merge, sorting and content analysis for professional note management. WHY IT WORKS • Save time — go from recording to usable notes in moments. • Keep focus — mark and return to the exact audio moments that matter. • Use everywhere — ideal for students, business teams, journalists and creators. PRIVACY & OFFLINE You control your data. Choose local/on-device processing or cloud features where available. Sensitive uploads only occur with your permission. See Privacy Policy inside the app. GET STARTED Download Notes - AI Note Takerand turn every lecture, meeting and idea into clear, shareable notes — faster. Subscription Service • Weekly and yearly options—unlock all AI templates, premium filters, priority updates. • Pricing and trial details are in the In-App Purchase section. Privacy & Terms • Terms of Service: https://manage.zonghongai.com/data/page/view/AINotes_TermsofUse • Privacy Policy: https://manage.zonghongai.com/data/page/view/AINotes_PrivacyPolicy Contact Us: zonghong_global@163.com

Screenshots

Memo Pad4 screens
Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Memo Pad at 4.6 against Notes's 4.0. Memo Pad also leads on ratings volume (427 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memo Pad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memo Pad has 427 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, Notes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Memo Pad versus Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemo PadNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (427 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings427 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwoodsmall inc.Shanghai Zongchong Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Memo Pad

All ratings427 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative15.7%

Notes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

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
3 purchases

Notes

Subscriptions3
  • AI Note Taker VIP7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker VIP(3-day free trial)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • AI Note Taker VIP(3-day free trial)3 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Memo Pad free?
Memo Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memo Pad or Notes?
Memo Pad is rated higher. Memo Pad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Notes averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Memo Pad or Notes have ads?
Memo Pad shows ads; Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Memo Pad or Notes?
Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Notes every 8 days. Most recently, Memo Pad was updated on October 14, 2026 and Notes on October 1, 2026.

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