Comparison

Metaslip vs DoMemo

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

Head to head
About

Metaslip

This minimalist note-taking app helps users think deeply by implementing the Zettelkasten method. It prioritizes privacy with local data storage and offers robust export and backup options. Supports Markdown, LaTeX, and bidirectional linking for organized knowledge management.

Highlights
  • Local data storage
  • Markdown and LaTeX support
  • Bidirectional linking
  • Data export (Markdown, SQLite)
  • Tag and project card management
  • WebDAV and iCloud backup (Pro)
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Metaslip is a minimalist note-taking software that focuses on the Zettelkasten, dedicated to helping users think deeply. Features * Privacy first, no network required, data stored locally. * Data portability, can be exported as a universal Markdown file and SQLite database at any time. * Robust data backup mechanism, supports manual export/import, WebDAV, and iCloud(Pro). * Supports Markdown format, including LaTeX mathematical formulas. * Supports bidirectional linking and parent-child linking. * Supports card management by tags and projects. * Deep optimization for Zettelkasten. - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://www.showdoc.com.cn/p/4b114444c15b094636d33181e5a41e67

About

DoMemo

This app offers a balanced approach to note-taking, combining the depth of notes with the brevity of memos. It allows for rich management with tags, backward links, and version history, all while keeping a focus on stress-free writing within a customizable word limit. Data is stored locally and can be synced via iCloud Drive or Git.

Highlights
  • Local data storage
  • Full text search
  • History versions
  • Voice recording & text conversion
  • iCloud Drive & Git sync
  • Customizable word limit
  • Tags and backward links
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## A New Balance A typical note is more words and complex; a typical memo is less wordy and sometimes ad hoc, and much lighter too. We found that there is a new balance between "notes" and "memos", also the scenarios that we often encounter, such as writing inspirations down, or a reverie, or the deepest feeling after reading a book. There are not too many words, but is not temporary; it should be light, but also can be complex, like giving tags and connections for future management and review. That's why we designed DoMemo this App, a new balance, a new personal note system. We believe that, be simple and be powerful are never contradictory. ## About DoMemo, Some Keywords Local, Full Text Search, History Versions, Voice Recording, Voice to Text, iCloud Drive sync, Git sync, Card Notes, Memory Curve, 200 Words, Tags, Backward Links... ## Above Simplicity, Make Yourself as The Method Notes in DoMemo can have tags or not, have backward links or not, use Markdown syntax or not, cardify or ignore the cards, be scientific or humanistic. DoMemo will not deliberately cut down the features to keep the simplicity; as a tool, it should provide convenience to users without thinking about how to use it. ## 200 Words, The Liberation The default maximum words per DoMemo note is 200, you can adjust it in the App settings. The 200 words limit does not limit human imagination, but rather liberates the boundaries of our thinking at another level. Because of this limit, when we need to summarize what we have read in a book, we will deliberately keep it concise and concise; when we take notes as we go, we don't need to consider the structure of the context, so we really can write freely. When writing, become of stress-free, there will be a magical effect produced, simply put, it will be easier to write, and will write more words finally ...... ## Local First, No Registration Required DoMemo's notes data is stored locally and does not depend on any official servers, so you don't have to worry that one day the data service will be unavailable and the notes will not be migrated any more. There is no need to register an account to use DoMemo, so you don't have to worry about compromising your account password. DoMemo uses an open file system structure, with folders, text documents, images, and audio files, so all you need to do to back up or migrate DoMemo data is copy a folder, paste it into the location you need (in Finder or Filess), and it's done. ## Syncing by iCloud Drive or Git As the designer and developer of DoMemo, we don't want to touch users' notes data, and we believe most of users don't want their data to be hosted by a notes tool provider. It's not just about data privacy and data security, but also about the long-term life of the notes system from a longer-term perspective. That's why DoMemo adopts the principle of local-first data. Even if it is local-first, it can also be synced across devices. DoMemo's notes are synced using iCloud Drive by default. Domemo just simply put an additional copy of each note to be stored on iCloud Drive for sync purpose. If you need more controlable, and more stable, you can use Git, a tool that requires some IT technical skills. DoMemo integrates this powerful engine and does a lot of automated logic; sometimes you can barely notice Git running in DoMemo but you're already using it. ## Voice Rocording, Taking Note Efficiently DoMemo allows you to record audio and insert it into notes, and you can convert the voice into text too. Voice is great as an input method, and once you get used to it, it can be very efficient. And don't worry about privacy issues, because everything is powered by the machine learning capability of your current device (iPhone or iPad). And it works just as well without a network. - - - - - - - - - - - - Privacy Policy: http://www.markeditor.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: http://www.markeditor.com/page/terms.md

Screenshots

Metaslip4 screens
DoMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DoMemo at 4.5 against Metaslip's 3.5. DoMemo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Metaslip sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and DoMemo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoMemo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Metaslip's written reviews are positive against 100% of DoMemo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metaslip ships an update every 5 weeks, DoMemo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metaslip versus DoMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaslipDoMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)4.5 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer彰文 厉Hangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Metaslip

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

DoMemo

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metaslip

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Pro$14.991 Year
4 purchases

DoMemo

Subscriptions2
  • DoMemo Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • DoMemo Yearly3 Days trial$5.491 Year
One-time2
  • DoMemo Flash Sale$17.00
  • DoMemo Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Metaslip free?
Metaslip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoMemo free?
DoMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metaslip or DoMemo?
DoMemo is rated higher. Metaslip averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while DoMemo averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.
Do Metaslip or DoMemo have ads?
Neither Metaslip nor DoMemo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metaslip or DoMemo?
Metaslip ships an update every 5 weeks, and DoMemo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metaslip was updated on June 1, 2026 and DoMemo on July 23, 2026.

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