Memo Widget vs NotesGlow
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.
NotesGlow
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NotesGlow is your all‑in‑one space for notes, ideas, tasks, and daily reflection — designed with care, crafted for speed, and built to help you stay organized without friction. Whether you're capturing quick thoughts, writing long‑form notes, planning projects, or tracking moods and checklists, Glow adapts to the way you think. With a clean interface, powerful tools, and seamless iCloud sync, your notes stay safe, searchable, and beautifully organized across all your devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NotesGlow at none against Memo Widget's 1. NotesGlow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Memo Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. NotesGlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
Memo Widget ships an update every 2 months, NotesGlow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Memo Widget | NotesGlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (65 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Komorebi Inc. | Filip Niedziolka |
In-app purchases
Memo Widget
- Remove Ads$7.99
NotesGlow
No in-app purchases
Questions
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