Comparison

JotSpot vs Simple Memo Matelial

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

Head to head
About

JotSpot

Features
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JotSpot is the note-taking app that gets out of your way. No folders to organize, no formatting to fuss over - just open it and start typing. Whether you're capturing a quick thought, a shopping list, or an idea before it slips away, JotSpot makes it effortless. Distraction-Free Writing A clean, focused editor with smart bulleted lists - press return to continue a list, or leave it blank to break out. Auto-save keeps your work safe every few seconds, so you never lose a thought. Hands-Free with Siri Just say "Hey Siri, make a note in JotSpot" and dictate - JotSpot saves it silently in the background, no need to even open the app. Want to jump straight in and edit? Ask Siri to create and edit a note instead. Built for the moments when your hands are full but your mind isn't. Private When You Need It Lock any note with its own password, and unlock it instantly with Face ID or Touch ID. Keep your personal notes personal. Always in Sync Your notes sync automatically across all your devices with iCloud - smart conflict handling means your latest edit always wins, even if you were writing offline. Make It Yours Choose from multiple app icons, adjust list density to fit your style, and toggle light or dark mode per note. Long-press the JotSpot icon from your Home Screen for instant new-note creation. Share in a Tap Send any note anywhere with the built-in share sheet - texts, emails, other apps, you name it.

About

Simple Memo Matelial

Features
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Simple! Create and edit notes. Search function. Sort the titles from the bottom. Intuitive operation.

Screenshots

JotSpot4 screens
Simple Memo Matelial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Memo Matelial at Free against JotSpot's $0.99. Simple Memo Matelial also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). JotSpot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Simple Memo Matelial is free to download; JotSpot costs $0.99 up front. Simple Memo Matelial sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. JotSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JotSpot ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Memo Matelial every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
JotSpot versus Simple Memo Matelial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotSpotSimple Memo Matelial
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.015.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan HunterMorikawa Tatsunosuke

In-app purchases

None

JotSpot

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Memo Matelial

One-time2
  • Support developers$0.99
  • Support developers$2.99

Questions

Is JotSpot free?
JotSpot costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Memo Matelial free?
Simple Memo Matelial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JotSpot or Simple Memo Matelial have ads?
Neither JotSpot nor Simple Memo Matelial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JotSpot or Simple Memo Matelial?
JotSpot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Memo Matelial every 4 days. Most recently, JotSpot was updated on November 2, 2026 and Simple Memo Matelial on November 4, 2026.

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