# Chat Memo vs Notebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chat Memo at none against Notebook's 1. Chat Memo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (523 vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Chat Memo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Chat Memo against 4.3 for Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Chat Memo's written reviews are positive against 71% of Notebook's.

Chat Memo ships an update weekly, Notebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat Memo | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-memo-simple-note-app/id1465757390/reviews) | [4.3 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoyuki Rikiji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465757389) | [Solitude Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614422096) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-memo-simple-note-app/id1465757390)

A straightforward note-taking app designed for intuitive, one-line entries. It offers widget support for home screen access, character counting, and easy line-by-line copying. The app prioritizes a clean, ad-free experience for efficient memo management.

**Highlights:** One-line memo registration, Widget support, Character counting, Line-by-line selection and copying, Passcode protection, Image registration, Strike-through for TODO lists

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742)

Organize your thoughts, plans, and ideas with a versatile notebook and list-making application. Create unlimited notes, manage tasks with checklists, and customize your workspace. Sync across devices for seamless access to your organized information.

**Highlights:** Unlimited notes and lists, Folders and organization tools, Rich text editing, Checklists and to-do lists, Cloud sync and backup, Quick search and tags

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great organization system
- 🚀 Simple and quick
- 🤩 Excellent AI-powered features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads disrupting usage
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🤯 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost user data
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Copying and pasting not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve delete/edit options
- Provide subscription-free version
- Enhance calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat Memo free?

Chat Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chat Memo or Notebook?

Chat Memo and Notebook are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 523 ratings respectively.

### Do Chat Memo or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Chat Memo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chat Memo or Notebook?

Chat Memo ships an update weekly, and Notebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chat Memo was updated on October 9, 2026 and Notebook on October 8, 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.*