Plain Note vs GlanceMemo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plain Note
This app allows you to create and organize notes with customizable tags and icons. It offers lock screen and home screen widgets for quick access and supports character/line counting. Personalize your experience with themes, app icons, and fonts.
- Organize notes with tags
- Customizable tag icons and colors
- Character and line counting
- Lock screen and home screen widgets
- Customizable themes, app icons, and fonts
- Archive and organize notes
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"Plain Note" is a simple notes app. You can organize your notes by adding tags, and it supports lock screen and home screen widgets. It can be used on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features • You can categorize your notes with tags. • Customize tag icons and colors. • You can count the number of characters and lines. • Archive and organize your notes. • Widgets can be added to the lock screen and home screen. • Customize themes, App icons, and fonts. (Some features are available for a fee.) Premium (in-app purchase) • Sync data with iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. This can also be used as a backup. • All themes and App icons are available. • All tag icons are available. • All font customizations are available. *Prices may vary by country or region. Please check in the app. *Some features may not be available in all languages or regions. Terms of Use: https://monelyze.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://monelyze.app/en/privacy
GlanceMemo
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GlanceMemo is the simplest way to keep quick notes visible — right on your lock screen. Most note apps require you to open them. GlanceMemo doesn't. Every time you wake your phone, your important reminders and pinned notes are already there. ■ Key Features • Pin up to 3 memos on your lock screen widget • Reminders widget — scheduled notes automatically float to the top when due • The first line becomes the widget title (write naturally, no formatting fuss) • Gentle reminders that surface exactly when you need them • Beautiful in both light and dark mode • Available in English, Korean, and Japanese ■ Perfect For • "Meeting notes for tomorrow" — instantly visible on your morning phone check • "Grocery list" — no need to open an app at the store • "Take medication, drink water" — daily nudges that just work • Quick thoughts, meeting agendas, things you don't want to forget ■ Why GlanceMemo? Other note apps disappear once you close them. GlanceMemo stays visible where you look most — your lock screen. Every phone check becomes a chance to remember what matters. Focused on the essentials: 3 pinned slots, 3 reminder slots — enough for what's important, no more. ■ How to Use 1. Open the app and write your first memo 2. Tap the pin icon in the memo list to pin it to the widget 3. Long-press your lock screen → Customize → Add Widget → GlanceMemo 4. Now see it every time you wake your phone ■ Requirements • iOS 16.0 or later (Lock screen widgets are an iOS 16+ feature) Write simply. Always visible. Never open the app again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlanceMemo at none against Plain Note's 3. GlanceMemo also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Plain Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Plain Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GlanceMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Plain Note | GlanceMemo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monelyze Inc. | dooho jin |
Bugs and requests
Plain Note
Reported bugs
2 issues- Notes sometimes get deleted after updates
- Widget not working as expected, showing wrong note
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to swipe widget to display another note
- Subfolders for better organization
- Export function to backup notes
- Option to change app colors
- Support for multiple notes in one widget
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- Text formatting options (bold, italics, headings)
- Ability to insert photos and videos
GlanceMemo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Plain Note
- Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium - Lifetime$29.99
GlanceMemo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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