Dark Memos vs Kodo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dark Memos
Create handwritten notes with a dark background. Organize your notes using folders. Ads are present but can be removed with an add-on purchase.
- Handwritten notes
- Black background theme
- Folder organization
- Ad-supported
- Ad-on to hide ads
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A simple handwritten note app with Black background. You can organize using the folder feature. *Ads are displayed. It can be hidden with Add-on.
Kodo
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Kodo is the fast, clean way to create and scan QR codes on your iPhone. No ads, no sign ups, no clutter. Point and scan, or build a custom code in seconds. Scan anything Open the app and scan any QR code or barcode instantly. Tap a result to open links, join Wi-Fi, add a contact, and more. You can also scan a code straight from a photo in your library. Create 20+ types of codes • Links and plain text • Wi-Fi networks, share access in one scan • Contacts and vCards • Email, phone, SMS, and location • Calendar events • Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram, and other social profiles Make it yours Design codes that match your brand. Pick any color for the code and background, choose a module shape like square, rounded, or dots, and drop your logo right in the center. Save and share Export in high resolution to print on menus, posters, business cards, and packaging, or share instantly to any app. Your codes, organized Every code you create is saved to My Codes, so you can find, reuse, edit, and duplicate them anytime. Private by design Kodo works entirely on your device. There are no accounts and no tracking, and your data never leaves your iPhone. Why Kodo • No ads and no watermarks • No sign up required • Clean, native design that feels right at home on iOS • Fast and lightweight Create your first code today with Kodo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kodo at none against Dark Memos's 1. Kodo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 33 months). Dark Memos's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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. Dark Memos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kodo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dark Memos ships an update every 33 months, Kodo daily. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dark Memos | Kodo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tadashi atoji | Kirill Sidorets |
In-app purchases
Dark Memos
- Remove Ads$3.99
Kodo
No in-app purchases
