Comparison

Memo Widget vs Pocket Scan

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Pocket Scan

Features
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Turn your phone into a portable document scanner — fast, sharp, and truly private. Pocket Scan helps you scan paper documents, convert photos to PDF, and organize your files in seconds. Open the app and your camera is immediately ready: point it at any paper, and it automatically detects borders and captures cleanly. No waiting screens, no mandatory registration, and zero internet connection required. Whether you need to scan contracts, save receipts for expenses, or digitize old documents, Pocket Scan handles it all. → Scan Documents Anywhere, Anytime • Automatic edge detection as soon as you aim the camera • Auto-capture when steady, or manual capture on your terms • Multi-page batch scanning in a single workflow • Import existing photos from your gallery • Flashlight support for low-light environments → Crisp & Enhanced Scans • Auto-perspective correction and corner straightening • 6 enhancement filters: Original, Flatten Creases, Enhance, Contrast, B&W, Grayscale • Apply filters across all pages in one tap • Fine-tune corners, rotate, delete, or add missing pages → Export to PDF & Share Instantly • Export to high-quality PDF or image files • Choose page formats: A4, US Letter, or fit to image • Select file size options to send quickly via email or chat → Complete Privacy • All document scanning and processing happens 100% on your device • Never uploaded to any external server without your consent • Works completely offline with no account required → Pocket Scan Premium • Unlimited watermark-free exports • Full-text search inside documents • Searchable PDF exports — find words in any PDF reader • Completely ad-free experience • Flexible plans: Monthly or Yearly Privacy Policy: https://x-uni.io.vn/pocketscan/privacy Terms of Service: https://x-uni.io.vn/pocketscan/terms Download Pocket Scan today and transform paper piles into neat digital files right in your pocket!

Screenshots

Memo Widget4 screens
Pocket Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Scan at every 5 days against Memo Widget's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Memo Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pocket Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memo Widget ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Scan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Memo Widget versus Pocket Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemo WidgetPocket Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.X-UNI COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Memo Widget

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99
2 purchases

Pocket Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Memo Widget free?
Memo Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Scan free?
Pocket Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Memo Widget or Pocket Scan have ads?
Both Memo Widget and Pocket Scan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memo Widget or Pocket Scan?
Memo Widget ships an update every 2 months, and Pocket Scan every 5 days. Most recently, Memo Widget was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pocket Scan on October 29, 2026.

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