# mimi vs MemoCute

The clearest difference is ads: mimi at none against MemoCute's shown. mimi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 297). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mimi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MemoCute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for mimi against 4.7 for MemoCute. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mimi has 7.9K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of mimi's written reviews are positive against 76% of MemoCute's.

mimi ships an update monthly, MemoCute every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mimi | MemoCute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimi-cute-notes/id1506524969/reviews)** | [4.7 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memocute-japanese-cute-notepad/id1538713493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masaki Yoshihisa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168264894) | [sky-nexus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522554) |

## What reviewers say

### mimi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimi-cute-notes/id1506524969)

Personalize your notes with a variety of cute themes and customizable text styles. Organize your thoughts into notebooks, create to-do lists, and format text with lists and special character recognition. Unlock premium stickers with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Cute note themes, Customizable text styling, Checkable to-do lists, Organize notes in notebooks, Special character highlighting, In-app web browser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $25.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 💡 Highly customizable with various themes, fonts, and colors
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Ability to lock notes and the entire app
- 👍 Organized with different notebooks and folders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for some stickers and features
- 🐛 Occasional autocorrect and formatting issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔍 Inability to sort or organize notes chronologically

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes get moved to the top unexpectedly
- Certain font styles have compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import photos and images
- Implement cloud sync and backup functionality
- Allow custom themes and background creation
- Add more organizational tools like tags and filters


### MemoCute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memocute-japanese-cute-notepad/id1538713493)

Personalize your notes with a variety of cute Japanese wallpapers and fonts. Create a unique and visually appealing notepad experience. This app offers a fun way to jot down thoughts and ideas.

**Highlights:** Selectable wallpapers, Customizable fonts, Cute Japanese design, Personalized notepad

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hides the ads in the app. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Extremely cute designs
- 🎨 Customizable fonts and sizes
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Visually appealing
- 🎀 Adorable aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss/notes disappearing
- 🚫 Cannot pick photo placement
- 📱 Tablet interface issues
- ❌ Limited customization options
- 🤔 Unclear deletion method

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappear or are lost
- App crashes or returns to home screen on iOS 16
- Purchased items not appearing
- Notes not saving if 'Done' is not pressed
- Date of note input changes to current date

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Search function
- Data transfer/backup for device changes
- Ability to choose photo placement
- More background/theme options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mimi free?

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

### Is MemoCute free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mimi or MemoCute?

mimi is rated higher. mimi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while MemoCute averages 4.7 from 297 ratings.

### Do mimi or MemoCute have ads?

MemoCute shows ads; mimi does not.

### Which is updated more often, mimi or MemoCute?

mimi ships an update monthly, and MemoCute every 15 months. Most recently, mimi was updated on October 28, 2026 and MemoCute on October 25, 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.*