# MemoTaro vs Monaca Now

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monaca Now at none against MemoTaro's 1. Monaca Now also leads on ads (none vs shown). MemoTaro's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MemoTaro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Monaca Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MemoTaro against 5.0 for Monaca Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MemoTaro has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MemoTaro ships an update every 9 days, Monaca Now monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MemoTaro | Monaca Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memotaro/id1242201182/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monaca-now/id1464645850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masashi Sasaoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124773279) | [Borough of Monaca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464645849) |

## What reviewers say

### MemoTaro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memotaro/id1242201182)

Securely store your notes with a password lock and biometric authentication. Easily organize, edit, and share your memos with intuitive drag-and-drop and swipe gestures. Find information quickly with powerful search and customize your viewing experience with font settings.

**Highlights:** Password lock with Touch ID/Face ID, Drag-and-drop memo organization, Swipe to delete notes, Direct sharing to messages, mail, social media, Memo search and character search, Customizable font size and color

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free | $1.99 | one-time |


### Monaca Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monaca-now/id1464645850)

Engage with your local government and community through this official borough app. Access information on departments, emergency services, parks, and news. Report issues and track their progress directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Government & Department Information, Emergency Services Access, Parks & Recreation Directory, Report and Track Issues, Local News & Events, Business Directory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MemoTaro free?

MemoTaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monaca Now free?

Monaca Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MemoTaro or Monaca Now?

Monaca Now is rated higher. MemoTaro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Monaca Now averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MemoTaro or Monaca Now have ads?

MemoTaro shows ads; Monaca Now does not.

### Which is updated more often, MemoTaro or Monaca Now?

MemoTaro ships an update every 9 days, and Monaca Now monthly. Most recently, MemoTaro was updated on August 11, 2026 and Monaca Now on September 17, 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.*