Comparison

jihye MEMO vs HaruMemo Diary [Lite]

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

Head to head
About

jihye MEMO

Capture and organize your daily life using photos, albums, and simple scribbles. This app helps you create visual memories and record your experiences.

Highlights
  • Daily photo recording
  • Album creation
  • Simple scribbles
  • Visual life journal
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In Korea, the name ji-hye means wise. This is a memo that leaves your daily life as a picture. You can record your life with photos, albums, and simple scribbles.

About

HaruMemo Diary [Lite]

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"Do you sometimes forget about past events? A note you made during the day can bring those memories back to life. Easily record and revisit important things and cherished moments using the structured memo format." [Easily document your daily activities in a preset format] Record events, related photos, start and end times, expenses or income, temperature, and weather effortlessly using the provided format. [Quickly search past records with simple search functionality] No complicated steps needed. Just enter a keyword in the search bar on the main screen, and the results will instantly appear in the list view. [A variety of theme colors and fonts] Customize the app environment to match your preferences and make every use enjoyable. [Keep your records private] Use a 4-digit password to protect your records from unauthorized access. [Data is Important] Protect your records from damage or loss with backup and recovery functions. You can also export your records as PDF files for documentation. [Privacy Policy] This application does not collect, store, or transfer personal or device information to external servers or third parties. All data, including user inputs, exported PDF files, and backup files, is stored locally on your device. The advertisements displayed in this application are non-personalized and do not track or collect users' personal information. [Notice] This app is the Lite version, and compared to the Premium version, the number of entries you can input per day, the supported theme colors, and the number of fonts are limited. Advertisements are also displayed within the app.

Screenshots

jihye MEMO4 screens
HaruMemo Diary [Lite]4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HaruMemo Diary [Lite] at every 11 days against jihye MEMO's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jihye MEMO ships an update monthly, HaruMemo Diary [Lite] every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
jihye MEMO versus HaruMemo Diary [Lite]: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterjihye MEMOHaruMemo Diary [Lite]
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJI HYE KWONJaewoo Seung

In-app purchases

None

jihye MEMO

No in-app purchases

None

HaruMemo Diary [Lite]

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is jihye MEMO free?
jihye MEMO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HaruMemo Diary [Lite] free?
HaruMemo Diary [Lite] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do jihye MEMO or HaruMemo Diary [Lite] have ads?
Neither jihye MEMO nor HaruMemo Diary [Lite] shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jihye MEMO or HaruMemo Diary [Lite]?
jihye MEMO ships an update monthly, and HaruMemo Diary [Lite] every 11 days. Most recently, jihye MEMO was updated on November 2, 2026 and HaruMemo Diary [Lite] on October 30, 2026.

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