# Memo Pad vs Notes

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memo Pad | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-pad-simple-note-pad/id1078142918/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-ai-note-taker/id6752240982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **427** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) | [Shanghai Zongchong Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782290488) |

## 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


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-ai-note-taker/id6752240982)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Note Taker VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker VIP(3-day free trial) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker VIP(3-day free trial) | $89.99 | per year |


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