Comparison

Cahoメモ帳 vs InstantTODO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cahoメモ帳

This app allows users to create and organize notes with customizable fonts and backgrounds featuring popular illustrator Caho's artwork. Organize notes into folders, search easily, and personalize the app's design with various themes and icons.

Highlights
  • Customizable note backgrounds with Caho illustrations
  • Adjustable font size and type for notes
  • Folder organization for notes
  • Search functionality for notes
  • Theme and icon customization
  • Note list sorting
Features
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大人気イラストレーター『Caho』さんのメモ帳アプリです。 アイコンや背景をCahoさんのイラストでかわいくカスタマイズ! 【機能】 ● メモ入力 メモのフォントサイズ・フォントの種類などを変更できます ● ギャラリー画面 Cahoさんのイラストを背景設定する事ができます 設定したイラストはメモ一覧やメモ編集画面に反映されます ● メモ一覧 入力したメモ一覧画面です 並び替えや検索もできるので、メモが探しやすくなっています ● フォルダ一覧 メモをフォルダ分けする事ができます 設定画面でデフォルトのフォルダを選択する事も可能です ● その他設定 テーマカラー設定やアイコン着せ替えなどのデザインカスタマイズができます ■■■ プレミアムプランについて ■■■ * プレミアムプランは1ヶ月280円です * プレミアムプランは1ヶ月ごとに自動更新されます * 支払いはお使いのApple Account経由で行われます * サブスクリプションは設定アプリで管理・解約できます * 自動更新の課金は、現在の利用期間が終了する前の24時間以内に行われます * 現在の利用期間が終了する24時間以上前に解約しない限り、自動更新されます 解約手順 1. 設定アプリを開き、ご自身の名前をタップ 2. 「サブスクリプション」をタップ 3. このアプリのサブスクリプションを選択 4. 「サブスクリプションをキャンセル」をタップ ■ 利用規約 https://hapilf.com/terms.html ■ プライバシーポリシー https://hapilf.com/privacy.html ■ フォントライセンス * 瀬戸フォント SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) © Nonty.net * Rounded Mgen+ SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) © 2015 自家製フォント工房, © 2014, 2015 Adobe Systems Incorporated, © 2015 M+ FONTS PROJECT * マメロン フリーフォント © もじワク研究 * たぬゴ SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) © たぬきフォント -無心 MODI工場 https://modi.jpn.org/font_mushin.php

About

InstantTODO

This is a straightforward to-do list application designed for users who struggle with remembering tasks. It features persistent alarms to ensure nothing is forgotten, simple one-tap task addition, and easy management through swiping and holding. It also offers iCloud backup and synchronization.

Highlights
  • Persistent alarms
  • One-tap task addition
  • Simple single list
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Easy sorting and deletion
  • Customizable backgrounds
Features
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Easy to use, and a TODO app that never forgets TODO! TODO app doesn't really know how to operate.... It's too difficult to use, and you forget the TODO you added... This is a simple TODO app that is perfect for people like that. [ Features ] - Automatic synchronization with iPad. - Simple with one list. - Add a TODO with one tap! - The alarm is so persistent that you never forget your TODO. - The characters are interesting and informative. - Automatic Backup & Sync with iCloud - Press and hold for easy sorting - Just slide it to the left to delete it! - A variety of backgrounds are available (some premium members only) - No extra features at all. PRIVACY POLICY and TERMS OF USE: https://help.toconakis.jp/?page_id=2163

Screenshots

Cahoメモ帳1 screens
InstantTODO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cahoメモ帳 at 45 against InstantTODO's 8. Cahoメモ帳 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cahoメモ帳 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and InstantTODO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cahoメモ帳 against 4.9 for InstantTODO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cahoメモ帳 has 45 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Cahoメモ帳's written reviews are positive against 78% of InstantTODO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cahoメモ帳 ships an update every 5 weeks, InstantTODO every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cahoメモ帳 versus InstantTODO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCahoメモ帳InstantTODO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (45 ratings) — better4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better77.5% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLAN CHENflickfrog

Customer experience

Cahoメモ帳

All ratings44 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%

InstantTODO

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative15.0%

Bugs and requests

Cahoメモ帳

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

InstantTODO

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App stops opening
  • App becomes unusable
  • Notes disappear
  • Input area becomes unresponsive
  • Order of tasks changes automatically
Show 9 more
  • Tasks disappear automatically
  • Notification sound not working
  • Screen tap required to see notifications
  • Input screen '+' button causes screen to close
  • App opens briefly then closes
  • App opens briefly then closes after not being used for a few days
  • App opens briefly then closes after premium registration
  • App opens briefly then closes after reinstalling
  • App opens briefly then closes after adding one task

Requested features

7 requests
  • Calendar integration or Google Calendar sync
  • More characters and backgrounds, especially cats
  • Option to have tasks repeat without limit
  • Ability to input a single emoji
  • A way to be praised upon task completion
Show 2 more
  • Lower price for the premium plan
  • All features to be free

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cahoメモ帳

Subscriptions1
  • Premium plan$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Hide ads$1.99
2 purchases

InstantTODO

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan$2.491 Month
  • Premium Plan(Annual)$23.491 Year

Questions

Is Cahoメモ帳 free?
Cahoメモ帳 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InstantTODO free?
InstantTODO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cahoメモ帳 or InstantTODO?
Cahoメモ帳 is rated higher. Cahoメモ帳 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while InstantTODO averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Cahoメモ帳 or InstantTODO have ads?
Both Cahoメモ帳 and InstantTODO show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cahoメモ帳 or InstantTODO?
Cahoメモ帳 ships an update every 5 weeks, and InstantTODO every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cahoメモ帳 was updated on November 7, 2026 and InstantTODO on November 3, 2026.

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