Notes, To vs PlainMemos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notes, To
Capture notes, tasks, voice recordings, and web pages in a single, private app. Organize your thoughts and projects with flexible blocks, tags, and a folder-like system. Sync your data across devices and personalize your experience with themes.
- Private local data storage
- Modular content blocks
- Folder-like organization with tags
- Integrated to-do list system
- Save web pages for later
- Voice memo recording
- Cross-device cloud sync
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Notes, tasks, voice recordings, web pages, and files - all in one beautiful native iOS app. Your data stays on your device Featured by Apple - "New Apps We Love" 4.8 stars from thousands of users "Better than Notion for personal use - kind of like Notion, but native" "Better than Evernote's and OneNote's mobile app" "Best notes app. It does everything I could want" - KEY FEATURES - PRIVATE All data stored locally on your device, owned by you. No account required to get started. Just open the app and write. MODULAR Every piece of content is an independent block. Capture texts, lists, to-dos, files, bookmarks, locations, and more - then arrange them however you want. ORGANIZED Folder-like system, tags, color coding, and search. Put notes inside other notes to build any structure you need - shopping lists, project plans, or an entire personal knowledge base. TO-DOS Flexible task and project system built right into your notes. Create checklists, set reminders, check items off. No need for a separate task app. DRAG & DROP Add content and move it around, anywhere you want. Designed for touch from day one - not adapted from desktop. READ IT LATER Save websites and articles to read later. Keep everything you find online in one place alongside your notes. VOICE MEMOS Record memos, meeting notes, lectures, and ideas. Right there next to your text notes, not in a separate app. CLOUD SYNC Back up your data and access it on all your devices. Works offline first - syncs automatically when you reconnect. THEMES Beautiful themes to personalize your space. Make the app feel like yours. - PERFECT FOR - - Shopping lists, grocery lists, daily checklists - Quick notes, ideas, and thoughts - Managing tasks and to-dos - Organizing projects and personal knowledge - Saving web links to read later - Collecting recipes, travel plans, fitness tips - Recording voice memos and meeting notes - Keeping files and documents in one place - Journaling and personal diary - And much more - UNIT PLUS - A powerful free version is available for everyone. Upgrade to Plus to unlock: - Unlimited blocks - Advanced block types (audio, location, toggle) - Passcode protection - Save web pages offline - Premium themes collection - Unlimited uploads - Unlimited devices - Priority support Unit is free. If you choose to upgrade to Plus, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can choose to be billed monthly or yearly. You can turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. - Join our community: - Reddit: r/unitnotes - Twitter: @unitnotes - Email: support@unit.app - Terms of Service: https://unit.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://unit.app/privacy
PlainMemos
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PlainMemos is the fastest private place to save quick text notes and voice memos without turning your thoughts into a workspace. Capture an idea, errand, draft, reminder, or spoken thought in seconds. Start a text memo when you want to type, or record a voice memo when speaking is faster. Organize later with folders and tags, search when you need something back, and export your library whenever you want a backup. PlainMemos is designed for people who want a simple capture inbox, not a bloated notes system. There are no accounts, no social features, no collaboration layers, and no tracking. Your memos stay on your device. Features: Create text memos quickly Record and play back voice memos Organize with folders and tags Search your memo library Share individual memos Export your full library as a ZIP backup Open quick capture from widgets and Shortcuts Light, dark, and system appearance options Local-first storage with no tracking PlainMemos helps you catch thoughts before they disappear, then get back to what you were doing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlainMemos at none against Notes, To's 4. PlainMemos also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Notes, To sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PlainMemos asks for nothing beyond the download.
Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, PlainMemos weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notes, To | PlainMemos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (111 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 111 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nazir Dashtiev | Elemental Development |
In-app purchases
Notes, To
- Month$3.991 Month
- 6 months$19.996 Months
- Year$34.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99
PlainMemos
No in-app purchases









