# Cahoメモ帳 vs InstantTODO

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cahoメモ帳 | InstantTODO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caho/id1512924174/reviews)** | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instanttodo-never-forget-task/id1528323467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 77.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LAN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454519178) | [flickfrog](https://appshunter.io/developer/513272768) |

## What reviewers say

### Cahoメモ帳

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caho/id1512924174)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium plan | $2.49 | per month |
| Hide ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### InstantTODO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instanttodo-never-forget-task/id1528323467)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Plan(Annual) | $23.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and simple
- 💡 Persistent notifications helpful for forgetful users
- 🎨 Color-coding and categorization are useful
- ✨ Attractive and clean UI with nice backgrounds
- 🚀 Quick and smooth operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- 🐛 App fails to open after updates or specific actions
- 🔔 Notifications not working or not appearing
- 💰 Premium plan is expensive
- 📉 Ads are present

**Reported bugs**

- App stops opening
- App becomes unusable
- Notes disappear
- Input area becomes unresponsive
- Order of tasks changes automatically

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*