Comparison

Key memos vs ReadBuff

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Store password hints and login details
  • Organize with folders
  • Optional PIN code protection
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Hide cards and folders
  • Export and restore data
Features
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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.

About

ReadBuff

Features
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ReadBuff — Read, Discover, and Save What Matters ReadBuff brings newsletters, RSS feeds, web articles, books, and PDF documents into one clean, distraction-free app. Follow your favorite sources, organize your reading list, and capture key ideas as searchable quotes you can revisit anytime. Instead of juggling inbox clutter, open browser tabs, ebook readers, and scattered bookmarking apps, ReadBuff gives serious readers a single, focused space to read deeply and build a personal knowledge library. Read Everything in One Place. ReadBuff is built for people who don’t just consume information—they value it. Whether you follow tech news, finance blogs, startup writing, long-form journalism, or research documents, ReadBuff keeps your daily reading organized without the chaos. Features: - Unified Inbox: Read RSS feeds, web articles, and blogs in one clean view - Dedicated Newsletter Email: Route newsletter subscriptions straight to ReadBuff and out of your personal inbox - PDF & Book Reader: Open research papers, reports, and ebooks alongside your daily feeds - Distraction-Free Experience: No ads, popups, or algorithmic feeds cluttering your feed - Cross-Device Sync: Seamlessly access your library and reading progress across all devices - Custom Collections: Organize content with folders, tags, and custom reading lists - Dark Mode: Comfortable typography layout built for day or night reading - Save Quotes That Matter - Highlight key insights, statistics, and passages across any format. Build a searchable archive of knowledge with attached notes and source context. Quote Features: - Instant Highlighting: Save text snippets from articles, newsletters, PDFs, and books in one tap - Source Tracking: Keep original links and author attribution attached automatically - Fast Search: Find any saved quote or note across your entire archive instantly Your Personal Reading Library ReadBuff isn't just a reader—it's a permanent home for the documents, books, and articles you want to study and revisit. Keep your technical PDFs, industry reports, saved articles, and ebooks together on one organized digital shelf. Perfect for: - Researchers and academics managing papers - Founders, executives, and professionals tracking industry news - Writers, journalists, and students collecting quotes and sources - Anyone who highlights, annotates, and saves what they read - Built for Serious Readers ReadBuff combines the speed of a modern RSS reader, the simplicity of a read-it-later app, and the depth of a personal knowledge archive. If you highlight obsessively, save PDFs you forget to open, or keep dozens of browser tabs open just in case, ReadBuff gives those habits a focused, organized home. Why ReadBuff? - Consolidate newsletters, web feeds, PDFs, and books into one reading hub - Turn daily reading into a searchable knowledge system - Keep original source context attached to every note and snippet - Enjoy a quiet, ad-free environment designed for deep focus Stop bouncing between open tabs, cluttered inboxes, and separate PDF viewers. ReadBuff helps you read smarter, stay organized, and save what matters. Download ReadBuff today to build a better reading habit. Terms of user (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.readbuff.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Key memos4 screens
ReadBuff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReadBuff at Free against Key memos's $0.99. ReadBuff also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Key memos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

ReadBuff is free to download; Key memos costs $0.99 up front. ReadBuff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Key memos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Key memos ships an update every 6 months, ReadBuff every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Key memos versus ReadBuff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKey memosReadBuff
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEvgeny TurchaninovHy Phan Bao Song

In-app purchases

None

Key memos

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ReadBuff

Subscriptions2
  • ReadBuff Monthly Pro Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ReadBuff Annual Pro Plan14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Key memos free?
Key memos costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadBuff free?
ReadBuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Key memos or ReadBuff have ads?
Neither Key memos nor ReadBuff shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Key memos or ReadBuff?
Key memos ships an update every 6 months, and ReadBuff every 6 weeks. Most recently, Key memos was updated on October 21, 2026 and ReadBuff on October 27, 2026.

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