Key memos vs Zipnote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Key memos
This app helps you store hints for your passwords and login information for various online services. It allows for organized storage in folders and offers optional PIN code protection and iCloud synchronization.
- Store password hints and login details
- Organize with folders
- Optional PIN code protection
- iCloud synchronization
- Hide cards and folders
- Export and restore data
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This app is for those who still remember their passwords, but there are so many of them that sometimes you need hints to remember. And for those who keep their passwords in Notes, then this app will definitely be the best place to store them. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases. IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER: The information inside is NOT encrypted. Write down only the hints that you understand here! CARDS The application stores cards with password hints and other information for logging into various online services. In each card, you can write: - name, - a note, - url or website address, - login or login prompt, - password hint opportunities: + Create new folders without restrictions + Add cards to folders without restrictions + The ability to use without a PIN code + You can still add a PIN code and expand the functionality of the application. + Synchronization via iCloud - Your data will not be lost when you change your device (you can disable this in the settings) + You can hide both folders with cards and each card separately from prying eyes. + If you do not use iCloud, it is possible to output all the application data in a separate file, save it and then restore this data from the file. This file is not readable by normal means.
Zipnote
This app offers a straightforward way to capture thoughts and lists quickly. It automatically saves your single note, allowing for immediate use without complex features. Export your notes and adjust text size for a personalized experience.
- Single note for maximum simplicity
- Automatic saving
- Note export functionality
- Dark Mode support
- Customizable text size
- Clean and simplistic design
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Need to take a quick note? Then try Zipnote; just simply open the app and start typing! It’s as simple as, open Zipnote, type, done. Zipnote is great for taking quick notes; and only uses one note, for maximum simplicity and efficiency. Your notes save automatically so you never have to worry about losing a note because you forgot to save it. While Zipnote is best for those notes you need to take in a hurry, it’s also great for any kind of note, such as, to do lists, reminders, grocery lists, and even longer notes like, school notes, or summaries. You also have the ability to export your notes directly from the app. Zipnote also supports Dark Mode for the best viewing experience in low light. Zipnote even allows you to customize the text size to your liking, so it’s easier to see. Zipnote is designed to be very clean and simplistic, so anyone can use it! It gives a premium feel without sacrificing simplicity or usability. You can use Zipnote for whatever kind of note you need; the possibilities are endless!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Zipnote at Free against Key memos's $0.99. Zipnote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On rating, 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
Zipnote is free to download; Key memos costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Key memos against 5.0 for Zipnote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zipnote has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Key memos ships an update every 6 months, Zipnote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Key memos | Zipnote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgeny Turchaninov | Logan Gwinup |
Customer experience
Key memos
Zipnote
In-app purchases
Key memos
No in-app purchases
Zipnote
No in-app purchases









