Comparison

EZ Notepad plus vs SpeechToText Memo

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

Head to head
About

EZ Notepad plus

This intuitive app allows users to easily organize notes by rearranging and color-coding them. It offers powerful search capabilities, real-time character counts, and a read-aloud feature in multiple languages. Users can create unlimited notes and pages, with options for cloud backup and cross-device sharing.

Highlights
  • Rearrange and color-code notes
  • Search and filter notes
  • Read notes aloud
  • Real-time character count
  • Unlimited notes and pages
  • Cloud backup and sharing
  • Voice-to-text input
Read full description

Extremely User-Friendly! Intuitive to Use. You can freely rearrange and color notes. Notes can be searched by text or filtered by color. It also supports read-aloud. Free with no ads or in-app purchases. Features: - Free with no ads or in-app purchases. - Freely rearrange notes. - Color-code notes. - Filter notes by color. - Real-time character count. - Read aloud in multiple languages. - Create unlimited notepad files. - Create up to 10,000 pages per notepad file. - Change fonts using device-installed fonts. - Adjust font size from 12 to 60 points. - Search text across all notes and within each note. - Search and replace text within a page. (iOS, iPadOS) - Page turning functionality. - Supports split-screen (dual display) on iPad. - Compatible with macOS. - Share files with other devices via AirDrop. - Backup and download to cloud storage (iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box). - The first line of a note becomes the title (Displayed in the memo list). - Supports landscape display. (iOS, iPadOS) - Voice-to-text input. - Notepad files are text files. The file format is open, so you can edit it with text editors on Windows or Mac. - Notepad files are also compatible with the flashcard app "mabatan2". Example of use: In addition to a regular notepad, there are various ways to use it depending on your ideas. To-Do list, shopping list, Text-to-speech check , flashcards, diary, daily routine management, task management, goal management, password management, idea organization, schedule management, novel writing, recipe management, auction listing management, book collection management, reading list, CD management, address book, timetable, meeting minutes, bug tracking, dictionary lookup, idea notebook, typing practice, written communication board. Note: If you have any problems, please contact us from the support page (reviews are not checked all the time, so response may be delayed).

About

SpeechToText Memo

Features
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Capture thoughts fast. SpeechToText Memo turns your voice into clear, editable text on iPhone and iPad. Tap to record, speak naturally, and get instant transcripts you can copy, share, or save as memos.Key Features• Quick voice recording with live transcription• Simple edit, copy, and share actions• Time stamps for long recordings• Works in Light and Dark Mode• Designed for privacy and ease of useGreat for ideas, meeting notes, study, and daily journaling. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EZ Notepad plus4 screens
SpeechToText Memo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EZ Notepad plus at none against SpeechToText Memo's shown. SpeechToText Memo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, SpeechToText Memo weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and January 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EZ Notepad plus versus SpeechToText Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZ Notepad plusSpeechToText Memo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermobatannz-sw

In-app purchases

None

EZ Notepad plus

No in-app purchases

None

SpeechToText Memo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZ Notepad plus free?
EZ Notepad plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeechToText Memo free?
SpeechToText Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EZ Notepad plus or SpeechToText Memo have ads?
SpeechToText Memo shows ads; EZ Notepad plus does not.
Which is updated more often, EZ Notepad plus or SpeechToText Memo?
EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and SpeechToText Memo weekly. Most recently, EZ Notepad plus was updated on June 4, 2026 and SpeechToText Memo on January 27, 2026.

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