# Memo Widget vs Just the note

The clearest difference is ads: Just the note at none against Memo Widget's shown. Just the note also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Memo Widget's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memo Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Just the note sells 5 in-app purchases, 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 Just the note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memo Widget has 65 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 Just the note's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memo Widget | Just the note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-smart-notepad/id1539258115/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) | [Vladimir Tezin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546233266) |

## What reviewers say

### Memo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-smart-notepad/id1539258115)

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.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, PDF, HTML & PNG output, iCloud backup and sync, Passcode lock, Attach photos, Customizable text/background

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


### Just the note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a minimalist note-taking application. Designed for speed and simplicity, it allows for quick entry via widgets or a single swipe. Get your notes down without distraction.

**Highlights:** One-swipe note creation, Widget for one-tap notes, Minimalist interface, Fast and convenient, Simple note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just the note + | $0.99 | per month |
| Thanks to the author | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many thanks to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Just the note plus (lifetime) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memo Widget free?

Memo Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Just the note free?

Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memo Widget or Just the note?

Just the note is rated higher. Memo Widget averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Just the note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Memo Widget or Just the note have ads?

Memo Widget shows ads; Just the note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memo Widget or Just the note?

Memo Widget ships an update every 2 months, and Just the note every 2 months. Most recently, Memo Widget was updated on October 13, 2026 and Just the note on September 17, 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.*