# Note Widget + vs MeiMe

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Widget + | MeiMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meime/id6446994707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **438** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.8** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Nesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/521035681) | [Daichi Kato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658554826) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Widget +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Club, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Happy Club, 6 month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Happy Club, Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- 👍 Great for various lists
- 👍 Good for note-taking
- 👍 Syncs across devices
- 👍 No distracting ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete notes
- 🐛 Subscription not reloading
- 🐛 App won't stay open
- 🐛 Blank yellow page issue
- 🐛 Paper too small for notes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### MeiMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meime/id6446994707)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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