Comparison

Note Widget + vs MeiMe

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

Head to head
About

Note Widget +

Create handwritten notes, dictate voice memos, and write over images. Transform speech into text and schedule reminders. Secure your notes with biometric locks and display them directly on your widget screen.

Highlights
  • Handwritten and text notes
  • Write over images
  • Dictate notes and record speech
  • Transform voice to text
  • Schedule reminders
  • Password/biometric protection
  • Display notes on widget
Features
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HANDWRITTEN AND TEXT NOTES. WRITE OVER AN IMAGE. WRITE WITH YOUR FINGER IN THE MESSENGER. DICTATE NOTES, RECORD SPEECH. TRANSFORM VOICE RECORDINGS INTO PLAIN TEXT. SCHEDULE REMINDERS PROTECT NOTES WITH A PASSWORD, FACE ID, OR TOUCH ID. SHOW NOTES ON THE WIDGET SCREEN. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MeiMe

This plain text notepad allows you to save editing history and organize notes into folders. It offers iCloud synchronization for backup and cross-device sharing, along with app lock security. Notes can be exported as CSV files.

Highlights
  • Plain text note-taking
  • Editing history saving
  • Folder organization
  • iCloud synchronization
  • App lock with Face ID/password
  • Export notes as CSV
  • Customizable themes and font size
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A simple notepad that allows you to save editing history. It supports synchronization with iCloud, making data backup and sharing between devices easy. It also supports app lock with Face ID. You can export all notes as CSV files. ■ Write notes in plain text With plain text, you are free from the hassle of formatting text. ■ Categorize notes into folders Each note can only be placed in one folder, making it simple and easy to organize. ■ Word counter to count characters A word counter allows you to instantly see how much you have written, helping you keep track of your progress. ■ History saving feature to save past editing history Even if you make a mistake while editing, you can revert to a previous state, allowing you to record notes with peace of mind. ■ Backup to CSV format You can back up your notes and easily save data externally. ■ Compatible with Mac for editing and viewing on any device It is compatible with Mac, so you can edit on any device according to your convenience. ■ Customizable theme colors You can change the theme color and set your preferred color to match your taste. ■ Adjustable font size You can change the font size. If the text is too small or too large to read comfortably, you can adjust it to a size that suits you. ■ Backup and synchronization across devices with iCloud You can back up your notes with iCloud, eliminating the worry of data loss. It also allows for easy sharing and editing between devices. ■ Lock the app with a password You can lock the app with a password, ensuring the security of your notes.

Screenshots

Note Widget +4 screens
MeiMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MeiMe at 5.0 against Note Widget +'s 4.4. MeiMe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Note Widget +'s advantage is ratings volume (438 vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Note Widget + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MeiMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeiMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Widget + has 438 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Note Widget + versus MeiMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote Widget +MeiMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (438 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings438 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.8 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuri NeshDaichi Kato

Customer experience

Note Widget +

All ratings438 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative14.6%

MeiMe

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Note Widget +

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App won't let me delete a note
  • App will not reload subscription
  • App won't stay open
  • Blank yellow page issue
  • Scrolls back to the top of a note

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add folder organization
  • More than nine categories
  • Ability to add tags
  • Password protection for notes
  • Show full widgets on home screen

MeiMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Note Widget +

Subscriptions3
  • Happy Club, monthly$2.991 Month
  • Happy Club, 6 month$14.996 Months
  • Happy Club, Yearly$24.991 Year
None

MeiMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note Widget + free?
Note Widget + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeiMe free?
MeiMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Note Widget + or MeiMe?
MeiMe is rated higher. Note Widget + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while MeiMe averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Note Widget + or MeiMe have ads?
Note Widget + shows ads; MeiMe does not.
Which is updated more often, Note Widget + or MeiMe?
Note Widget + ships an update monthly, and MeiMe monthly. Most recently, Note Widget + was updated on September 19, 2026 and MeiMe on July 5, 2026.

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