Metaslip vs DoMemo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Metaslip | DoMemo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 彰文 厉 | Hangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Metaslip
DoMemo
In-app purchases
Metaslip
- Yearly Pro$14.991 Year
DoMemo
- DoMemo Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- DoMemo Yearly3 Days trial$5.491 Year
- DoMemo Flash Sale$17.00
- DoMemo Lifetime$19.99









