Memo Widget vs Show in widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Memo Widget
This app provides a simple notepad experience with home screen widgets for quick access. It offers features like PDF output, iCloud backup, and customization options for text and background. Easily attach photos, search notes, and protect them with a passcode lock.
- Home screen widgets
- PDF, HTML & PNG output
- iCloud backup and sync
- Passcode lock
- Attach photos
- Customizable text/background
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"Smart Notepad" is a simple notepad app that you can put on your home screen! Useful features such as PDF output and iCloud backup. It's easy for anyone to use, and it's perfect for quick notes! [Functions] * Text size * Background color * Text color * PDF, HTML & PNG output * Passcode lock * Attach photos * Search * Character count * Undo, Redo * Dark mode * iCloud backup You can sync with iPad app and Mac app! * Ad removal (paid) The ads are just a banner at the bottom of the screen, but this banner can be removed with a one-time purchase charge, not subscription. [How to set the widget] 1. Press and hold the home screen, and tap the plus button in the upper left corner. 2. Select this app. 3. Select the size you want (3 types) and place it. [How to change the memo to be displayed in the widget] 1. Set the widget. 2. Long press the widget and tap "Edit Widget". 3. Tap "Memo" and select the memo you want to display. [Contact Us] If you have any questions about the app, please contact us from "Help" -> "Contact Us" in the app settings screen.
Show in widget
Easily create shopping lists, to-do lists, or short memos with a single tap. This intuitive app is perfect for those who prefer simplicity over complex features. Customize your notes with colors and reorder them as needed.
- Widget support for home screen access
- Memo completion with strike-through
- Batch delete of completed memos
- Color-coded memos
- Reorder memos
- Customizable background color
- Dark mode support
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You can easily write your shopping list, to-do list, or small memo with one tap. It is a very simple app that is intuitive and easy to understand, and is recommended for those who say, "There are too many functions and I don't understand them. Features -Widget support After pressing and holding the home screen, please add a widget from the add mark in the upper right corner. -Memo completion function Press the circle button next to the memo to complete it, and a strike-through line will be displayed. -Batch delete of memo You can delete the completed memo and all memos at once. -Color the memo. It is possible to color the memo by swiping it. -Reorder You can reorder the memos from the edit menu. -Change background color Choose your favorite background color and customize the app. -Dark mode support You can use the app without any problem when you use the standard iOS dark mode. If you have any questions, comments, or requests If you have any problems, comments, or requests, please contact us via App > Settings > Contact Us. We are planning to update the app with new features and additions, so we will keep you updated. >Terms of use https://www.stellaxia.com/userpolicy >Privacy policy https://www.stellaxia.com/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Memo Widget at 67 against Show in widget's 1. Show in widget's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Memo Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Show in widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 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 Memo Widget against 5.0 for Show in widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memo Widget has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Memo Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Show in widget's.
Memo Widget ships an update every 2 months, Show in widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Memo Widget | Show in widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (67 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Komorebi Inc. | Shiho Sadamizu |
Customer experience
Memo Widget
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In-app purchases
Memo Widget
- Remove Ads$7.99
Show in widget
- Premium Plan$0.991 Month
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