Snapnote vs Live Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snapnote
Transform fleeting thoughts into fully-formed concepts with an intelligent AI agent. Capture ideas, links, and to-dos instantly, and let the AI analyze your memos to suggest new connections and expand your creativity. Effortlessly organize and find notes with powerful search and visual tools.
- AI-powered ideation and idea expansion
- Instant capture of notes, links, and to-dos
- Context-aware memos with interest mapping
- Visualizations of thought process (Interest Map, Creative Flow)
- Powerful search and intuitive organization
- Tag system for effortless categorization
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Snapnote isn't just a notebook. It is your personal idea partner that helps you capture, organize, and turn thoughts into action. Speak your ideas and watch Snapnote turn raw audio into structured notes, suggest smart next steps, and resurface past thoughts when you need them most. Never let a great idea fade away. Key Features Speak and Capture Record your voice on the go. Raw thoughts turn into clean, actionable notes in seconds. Smart Next Steps Get instant suggestions for calendar events, tasks, search queries, and focused action. Find by Meaning Can't remember the exact word? Search by context and recall past thoughts instantly. Visual Connections See how your ideas evolve with interactive mind maps and the Idea Garden. Fast and Accessible Widgets, Siri Shortcuts, and System Share Sheet for lightning fast capture. Privacy and Control Secure notes with passcode locks and enjoy fast, secure processing. Built for creators, students, founders, and curious minds. Transform your scattered thoughts into clear action today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Live Memo
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Have you ever forgotten an important task or idea in the middle of a busy day? We eliminate even the hassle of opening an app and navigating through menus. Live Memo displays your notes right from your Lock Screen using Dynamic Island and Live Activities. We stripped away all unnecessary features to focus solely on the fastest, most intuitive note-taking experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live Memo at none against Snapnote's 5. Live Memo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Snapnote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Snapnote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Live Memo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Snapnote ships an update every 5 days, Live Memo daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snapnote | Live Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yongjun Lee | SooRyong Hyun |
In-app purchases
Snapnote
- AI Creativity Pro$6.991 Month
- AI Creativity Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
- Purchase unlimited features.$2.99
- Upgrade Pro!$2.99
- Life Time Membership$119.00
Live Memo
No in-app purchases
