HiMemo vs NearbiDoc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HiMemo
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For example, information that has a hierarchical structure, such as information linked to regions or division of organization, that is, information that has multiple children dangling from a parent and overlaps with grandchildren and grandchildren. Is unexpectedly large. Usually, such information is recorded in a memo application in bullet points, but adding and editing information is surprisingly troublesome, and there was a problem that the hierarchical relationship collapses if careless. With HiMemo, you can record information hierarchically with simple operations, and you can also add or modify. It is also possible to export to other apps and SNS in a tree view mode that gives a bird's eye view of the whole, or in plain text format or HTML format.
NearbiDoc
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NearbiDoc is a document editor that connects devices directly for real-time collaborative editing — no server required. ◆ P2P REAL-TIME COLLABORATION Connect with people nearby instantly. No accounts, no sign-ups. Your devices communicate directly over Wi-Fi or local network, making collaboration fast, private, and effortless. The coffee shop, the meeting room, the classroom — wherever you meet becomes your workspace. ◆ FREE TO WRITE, PRO TO EXPAND The free tier is generous. Create unlimited documents, collaborate with 2 people via P2P, use all font options, and import Markdown files — all without paying anything. When you need more, unlock Pro with a single purchase: • iCloud Sync — Access your documents on iPad and Mac seamlessly • Folders & Favorites — Organize your documents your way • PDF / DOCX / Markdown Export — Share in any format • Up to 6-Person Editing — Perfect for team projects ◆ NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. NearbiDoc Pro is a one-time purchase. Pay once, use forever. No monthly fees, no surprise charges, no features locked behind recurring payments. ◆ REAL-TIME COMMENTS & NOTES Leave comments on specific sentences while editing together. Real collaboration with real-time feedback — like Google Docs, but without the server. Discuss, annotate, and refine your documents face to face. ◆ AI WRITING ASSIST Use AI with your own API key — no extra subscription. Analyze images, solve formulas, build templates, summarize, and translate. All powered by your key, at your pace. ◆ UNIVERSAL APP One app for iPad and Mac. No separate purchase needed — NearbiDoc runs natively on both. Edit on the big screen, continue on iPad on the go. ◆ PRIVACY FIRST P2P means your documents never touch a server. Your writing stays on your devices — period. ◆ GREAT FOR • Teams writing meeting notes or study guides together • Anyone tired of subscription fatigue • People who need offline collaboration • Writers who want a fast, clean document editor NearbiDoc. Collaborate with the people near you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiMemo at none against NearbiDoc's 1. HiMemo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). NearbiDoc's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months). On price, ads and device support 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. NearbiDoc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HiMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.
HiMemo ships an update every 19 months, NearbiDoc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiMemo | NearbiDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroyuki Kawai | INX Company Limited |
In-app purchases
HiMemo
No in-app purchases
NearbiDoc
- NearbiDoc Pro$9.99









