Comparison

Sp Memos vs HiMemo2

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

Head to head
About

Sp Memos

A straightforward notepad application that allows for detailed customization of font size and screen brightness within individual memos. It supports attaching multiple images and map data, along with folder management for organization. A widget displays recently updated notes, and it integrates with Spotlight search.

Highlights
  • Customizable font size and brightness per memo
  • Attach multiple images and map data
  • Folder management for organization
  • Dedicated widget for recent notes
  • Spotlight search integration
  • Optional add-ons for ad removal, passcode protection, and voice recording
Features
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A simple notepad app. On the memo screen, there is a slider for screen brightness adjustment and font size change, fine adjustment is possible on the spot. Multiple images attached to memos, map is also. Folder management. Because each memo have font size, memos I would like to see large are very convenient to save with large letters. The dedicated widget displays recently updated notes. Tap to the memo for open it. It also supports iPhone's standard search window "Spotlight". ● Additional feature by add-ons 1. Remove Ads Remove the advertisement on the screen, the memo screen becomes larger. 2. Passcode, Face ID(Touch ID) protection It is protection of contents by passcode. 3. Voice recorder feature You can add multiple voice recording data to the memo.

About

HiMemo2

Organize information with a simple, hierarchical structure. Easily add, edit, and view data in a tree format, and export it to other apps. Syncs across Apple devices and is accessible on Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical data entry and management
  • Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • Apple Watch browsing
  • Enhanced search functionality
  • Simple and intuitive UI
  • Plain text and HTML export
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An enhanced version of HiMemo, an easy and convenient hierarchical memo app, is now available! For example, there is a surprising amount of information that has a hierarchical structure, such as information linked to regions and organizational charts. Normally, such information is recorded in bulleted list format in the memo app, but adding or editing information is surprisingly troublesome. Inadvertently, problems such as breaking the hierarchical relationship will occur. With HiMemo2, information can be recorded hierarchically with a simple operation like bulleted list format, and it is easy to add or modify. It is also possible to display a tree that gives a bird's-eye view of the whole, and to export information to other apps and SNS in plain text format or HTML format. Features of HiMemo2. - You can easily enter and manage data with a hierarchical structure. - Share data between multiple iPhones, iPads, Macs (sync with the same Apple ID). - You can browse the data on your Apple Watch. The following functions have been enhanced and improved from HiMemo. - Data is synchronized with HiMemo. - Linked with Apple Watch. You can browse the data on your Apple Watch. - The search function has been enhanced, and you can now search across memos. - The UI is simpler and easier to understand. Data will be inherited from HiMemo, so if you are using iOS 15 or later, we recommend migrating to HiMemo2.

Screenshots

Sp Memos4 screens
HiMemo24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiMemo2 at none against Sp Memos's 3. HiMemo2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Sp Memos's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support 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. Sp Memos sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HiMemo2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sp Memos ships an update every 4 months, HiMemo2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sp Memos versus HiMemo2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSp MemosHiMemo2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertadashi atojiHiroyuki Kawai

Customer experience

Sp Memos

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

HiMemo2

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sp Memos

One-time3
  • Add Pass-code feature$0.99
  • Add Voice Recorder$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

HiMemo2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sp Memos free?
Sp Memos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HiMemo2 free?
HiMemo2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sp Memos or HiMemo2 have ads?
Sp Memos shows ads; HiMemo2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Sp Memos or HiMemo2?
Sp Memos ships an update every 4 months, and HiMemo2 monthly. Most recently, Sp Memos was updated on August 18, 2026 and HiMemo2 on September 10, 2026.

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