Comparison

Memo Pad vs Idea Vault

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

Idea Vault

Features
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Capture your ideas before they disappear. Idea Vault gives every idea its own space, with sections, markdown editing, and AI tools to help you develop your thinking further. Structured by design Every idea gets its own sections. Add as many as you need — research, notes, next steps, random thoughts. Everything stays organized without any effort. AI that actually helps Stuck on a rough draft? The AI Organize feature cleans up your writing and restructures your thoughts into something readable. More AI tools coming soon. Built for AI workflows Use Export for AI to copy any idea, with all its sections, directly into any AI tool. Give AI the full context it needs to actually help you. Export to PDF Turn any idea into a clean, shareable PDF in one tap. Perfect for sharing concepts with others or saving them for later. Your ideas stay yours Everything is stored locally on your device. No account required. No data collected. Optional cloud backup to your own Google Drive or iCloud keeps your ideas safe across devices. Idea Vault Pro Unlock extended AI features, cloud backup, PDF export, and more with a Pro subscription. Try it free for 3 days. From Pocket Micros, built by an indie developer who needed a better place to think. Terms of Service: https://ideavault.pocketmicros.com/terms/

Screenshots

Memo Pad4 screens
Idea Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Idea Vault at none against Memo Pad's shown. Idea Vault also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Idea Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, Idea Vault every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Memo Pad versus Idea Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemo PadIdea Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (427 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings427 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwoodsmall inc.Talha Ashraf

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

Idea Vault

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
2 purchases

Idea Vault

Subscriptions2
  • Idea Vault Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Idea Vault Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Memo Pad free?
Memo Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idea Vault free?
Idea Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Memo Pad or Idea Vault have ads?
Memo Pad shows ads; Idea Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, Memo Pad or Idea Vault?
Memo Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idea Vault every 6 days. Most recently, Memo Pad was updated on October 19, 2026 and Idea Vault on October 8, 2026.

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