Comparison

Folder Note and String Counter vs タブ式メモ帳

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

Head to head
About

Folder Note and String Counter

Organize notes into folders with character limits and count differences. Features text-to-speech, customization options, and iCloud backup. Ideal for users needing structured note-taking.

Highlights
  • Folder organization
  • Character count limits per folder
  • Text-to-speech with position tracking
  • Customizable font and background
  • iCloud data backup
  • Search functionality
Features
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This is a simple notepad that can be easily divided into folders. You can set the maximum number of characters in a folder, so you can see the difference in the number of characters you can enter. You can read out the text by pressing and holding the data displayed in the list, or by double tapping the specified position on the input screen. If you read out the text on the input screen, you can check the position where the text is being read out. Functions Swipe to switch folders. Maximum number of characters per folder can be set. Character count difference display. The total number of characters is displayed for each folder. Memo is read out loud by long push of the list. Support for horizontal screen display. The deletion of the memo at once and the movement of the category are possible. The size, color, and style of the font of the input screen can be changed. The background color of the input screen can be changed. Open the browser immediately from the input screen. You can open the browser right from the input screen, or close the keyboard after entering a link. Peek and Pop support (3DTouch compatible devices only) Memo character count, copy, and share functions. Data backup with iCloud. Changeable theme color. Adjustable speed of text-to-speech. Looped playback of text-to-speech. Text search in memo. The title of the memo is possible. It is recommended for those who want to make memos in folders. Please use it. Also, if you have any requests or problems, please let us know from the review or settings screen. We will consider and respond at any time. We look forward to working with you. Restore when changing phones When you change your phone model, you can restore the previously purchased paid version for free. (Please log in to iTunes on your iPhone or iPad with the same AppleID as when you purchased the app. Confirmation and cancellation Select "Recommended" at the bottom of the AppStore app-> Select Apple ID-> Select "Show Apple ID" -> Select from "Manage" in the subscription. From this screen, you can check the timing of the next auto-renewal and cancel/set the auto-renewal. About auto-renewal billing The free trial is valid only for the first time. If you do not cancel more than 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period, you will be billed automatically after the 2-week free trial ends. If you do not cancel the auto-renewal more than 24 hours before the end of the trial period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. You will be billed for the auto-renewal within 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Notes If you have been billed in the app, you cannot cancel by any method other than the above. Cancellation for the current month will not be accepted. You will be billed via your iTunes account. Terms of Use https://nilcraft.jp/terms_en

About

タブ式メモ帳

This app offers a unique tab-based system for organizing notes and categories, optimizing for quick note-taking on iPhone screens. It provides unlimited tabs and notes, with features like real-time character counting, text file import, and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Tab-based category management
  • Unlimited tabs and notes
  • Real-time character count
  • Text file import
  • Note sharing and individual file saving
  • Automatic saving
  • Customizable tab appearance
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タブ式メモ帳でフォルダ管理を簡単にしよう iPhoneの画面サイズに最適化した、 サクッとメモを取ることに特化した縦並びタブが特徴のメモ帳アプリです タブ式メモ帳はどんなことができる? * フォルダのようにタブでカテゴリー管理ができます * タブもメモも並び替えが可能 * 作れるタブフォルダは無料で無制限 * メモはいつでも別のタブに移動可能 * 間違えて削除を行っても安心の削除履歴保管 * 削除履歴からメモの復元 * メモで表示されるフォントの変更が可能 * メモで表示されるフォントサイズの変更も可能 * 文字数をリアルタイムでカウント表示 * 文字数カウントの種類を選択(改行・空白の有無) * 端末内にあるテキストファイルをタブ式メモ帳で受取可能 * SNSやメールでメモをみんなと共有 * メモを個別にファイル保存 * 保存できるメモも無料で無制限 * 編集中のメモは自動で高速保存 * タブの形を利用して付箋紙のように見た目分け * すべてのメモをまとめてテキストにして保存 * タブ式メモ帳の設定やメモの内容をまるごとバックアップ (バックアップは iCloud Drive 等に入れることによって、他のiPhone等と共有が可能) タブ式メモ帳のおすすめ活用シチュエーション * SNSへの投稿前のチェック(例: 長文ツイート) * タブ別にカテゴリー分けをしてToDoリストとして活用 * 文字数カウントを利用してエントリーシートやレポートを書く * タブを絵文字などで飾って かわいいデザインにカスタム * ロック機能を利用して秘密のメモに アプリ内課金について * 広告が非表示になり、画面全体を広く使えるようになります * タブのカラーが変更可能になります

Screenshots

Folder Note and String Counter4 screens
タブ式メモ帳3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Folder Note and String Counter at 4.9 against タブ式メモ帳's 4.0. Folder Note and String Counter also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). タブ式メモ帳's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 66%). On price, ads, 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. Folder Note and String Counter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and タブ式メモ帳 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Folder Note and String Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Note and String Counter has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Folder Note and String Counter's written reviews are positive against 82% of タブ式メモ帳's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folder Note and String Counter ships an update every 2 months, タブ式メモ帳 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Folder Note and String Counter versus タブ式メモ帳: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder Note and String Counterタブ式メモ帳
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNilCraft Inc.Daisuke Suzuki

Customer experience

Folder Note and String Counter

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative19.6%

タブ式メモ帳

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Folder Note and String Counter

Subscriptions6
  • Premium features/monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium features/monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Features/Half Yearly7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • Premium Features/Half Yearly14 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Premium features/year$49.991 Year
  • Premium features/year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

タブ式メモ帳

One-time1
  • フルバージョン$3.99

Questions

Is Folder Note and String Counter free?
Folder Note and String Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is タブ式メモ帳 free?
タブ式メモ帳 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Folder Note and String Counter or タブ式メモ帳?
Folder Note and String Counter is rated higher. Folder Note and String Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while タブ式メモ帳 averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Folder Note and String Counter or タブ式メモ帳 have ads?
Both Folder Note and String Counter and タブ式メモ帳 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Folder Note and String Counter or タブ式メモ帳?
Folder Note and String Counter ships an update every 2 months, and タブ式メモ帳 weekly. Most recently, Folder Note and String Counter was updated on October 20, 2026 and タブ式メモ帳 on October 22, 2026.

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