# Dark Memos vs Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note at none against Dark Memos's 1. Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 12 months vs every 33 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Memos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dark Memos against 5.0 for Note. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Dark Memos ships an update every 33 months, Note every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Memos | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-memos/id1495559965/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-handwriting-style/id6450724358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) | [Naoyuki Rikiji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465757389) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Memos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-memos/id1495559965)

Create handwritten notes with a dark background. Organize your notes using folders. Ads are present but can be removed with an add-on purchase.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes, Black background theme, Folder organization, Ad-supported, Ad-on to hide ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-handwriting-style/id6450724358)

Capture thoughts and ideas with the natural feel of handwriting. This app offers a simple interface, unique handwritten fonts, and customizable themes to add warmth and personality to your notes. Create unlimited memos without restrictions.

**Highlights:** Handwriting-style fonts, Simple and intuitive UI, Customizable theme colors, Unlimited note creation, Mimics handwritten notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Memos free?

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

### Is Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dark Memos or Note?

Dark Memos and Note are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Dark Memos or Note have ads?

Dark Memos shows ads; Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Memos or Note?

Dark Memos ships an update every 33 months, and Note every 12 months. Most recently, Dark Memos was updated on October 5, 2026 and Note on September 23, 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.*