# Hippo vs EmailMe

The clearest difference is rating: EmailMe at 4.5 against Hippo's 3.0. EmailMe also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Hippo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hippo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and EmailMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EmailMe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hippo's written reviews are positive against 100% of EmailMe's.

Hippo ships an update monthly, EmailMe every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hippo | EmailMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hippo-contact-notes/id1458330948/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emailme-instanotes/id6465746166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roel van der Kraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458330947) | [Abhishek Chakraborty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459599645) |

## What reviewers say

### Hippo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hippo-contact-notes/id1458330948)

This app helps you remember important details about your contacts. You can jot down notes, track events, and set reminders to stay connected and informed about people in your life. Your data is securely stored on your device.

**Highlights:** Contact notes, Event tracking, Custom reminders, Secure on-device storage, No contact access required, iCloud Drive backup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hippo Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $13.99 | per year |
| Hippo Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### EmailMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emailme-instanotes/id6465746166)

Quickly send notes to your inbox without opening your email client. This app streamlines jotting down thoughts, to-dos, and ideas for instant retrieval. It offers a simple, clutter-free experience for using your email as a second brain.

**Highlights:** One-screen interface, Single text input box, Instant note sending, No accounts or logins, Ad-free experience, Unlimited notes with Pro subscription

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hippo free?

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

### Is EmailMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hippo or EmailMe?

EmailMe is rated higher. Hippo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while EmailMe averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hippo or EmailMe have ads?

Neither Hippo nor EmailMe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hippo or EmailMe?

Hippo ships an update monthly, and EmailMe every 13 months. Most recently, Hippo was updated on August 9, 2026 and EmailMe on September 19, 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.*