Comparison

HiMemo2 vs FormNote

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

Head to head
About

HiMemo2

Organize information with a simple, hierarchical structure. Easily add, edit, and view data in a tree format, and export it to other apps. Syncs across Apple devices and is accessible on Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical data entry and management
  • Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • Apple Watch browsing
  • Enhanced search functionality
  • Simple and intuitive UI
  • Plain text and HTML export
Features
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An enhanced version of HiMemo, an easy and convenient hierarchical memo app, is now available! For example, there is a surprising amount of information that has a hierarchical structure, such as information linked to regions and organizational charts. Normally, such information is recorded in bulleted list format in the memo app, but adding or editing information is surprisingly troublesome. Inadvertently, problems such as breaking the hierarchical relationship will occur. With HiMemo2, information can be recorded hierarchically with a simple operation like bulleted list format, and it is easy to add or modify. It is also possible to display a tree that gives a bird's-eye view of the whole, and to export information to other apps and SNS in plain text format or HTML format. Features of HiMemo2. - You can easily enter and manage data with a hierarchical structure. - Share data between multiple iPhones, iPads, Macs (sync with the same Apple ID). - You can browse the data on your Apple Watch. The following functions have been enhanced and improved from HiMemo. - Data is synchronized with HiMemo. - Linked with Apple Watch. You can browse the data on your Apple Watch. - The search function has been enhanced, and you can now search across memos. - The UI is simpler and easier to understand. Data will be inherited from HiMemo, so if you are using iOS 15 or later, we recommend migrating to HiMemo2.

About

FormNote

Features
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What you want to record is up to you. Wine tastings, workout sets, your child's milestones, the places you traveled, the meds you took, when you last watered the plants. FormNote is a note app where you decide what fields to record. โ–  Two steps 1. Line up the fields you want and save them as a "Form" 2. Tap the form and write your note Once a form exists, writing a note is just tapping and typing. The more often you record the same way, the less work it becomes. โ–  Start from 100+ ready-made forms You don't have to build one from scratch. Pick one and you have a form. Add or remove fields afterwards however you like. They work offline too. โ–  Eight field types Text / Long text / Number / Date / Rating (stars) / Checkbox / Radio / Photo Numbers open a number pad, dates open a calendar, ratings show stars. Each field gives you the right input, so notes are quick to write on a phone. โ–  Every note in one place Look back at your notes across all forms in one timeline. Filter by form or search by text to land on the one note you were looking for. When the next note is nearly the same as the last, duplicate it and edit only what changed. โ–  Reminders, so you don't forget Schedule a notification for each form โ€” "every Monday at 8 am" or "3 days after the last note, at 9 pm". Tap the notification and that form opens, ready to write. โ–  Export and import Export your notes as CSV, edit them in a spreadsheet and import them back. Forms themselves can be exported and imported as CSV too, so you can reuse the same form on another device or hand it to someone else. You can also save a single note as a PDF โ€” with a preview before you export it. * Photos are not included in CSV. โ–  Moving to a new phone Save your forms, notes, photos and display settings into a single file, then restore it on the new device and carry on where you left off. * Restoring replaces what is currently on that device. โ–  Free version - Up to 3 forms - Up to 3 archived forms - No limit on the number of notes Premium (monthly or yearly) removes ads and lifts both limits, so you can keep as many forms and archives as you like. [Terms of Service] https://form-memo.web.app/terms/?lang=en [Privacy Policy] https://form-memo.web.app/privacy-policy/?lang=en [Website] https://form-memo.web.app/?lang=en

Screenshots

HiMemo24 screens
FormNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiMemo2 at none against FormNote's 2. HiMemo2 also leads on ads (none vs shown). FormNote's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FormNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HiMemo2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiMemo2 ships an update monthly, FormNote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
HiMemo2 versus FormNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiMemo2FormNote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki KawaiYudai Takahashi

In-app purchases

None

HiMemo2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FormNote

Subscriptions2
  • FormNote Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • FormNote Premium (Annual)1 Month trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is HiMemo2 free?
HiMemo2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FormNote free?
FormNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HiMemo2 or FormNote have ads?
FormNote shows ads; HiMemo2 does not.
Which is updated more often, HiMemo2 or FormNote?
HiMemo2 ships an update monthly, and FormNote every 9 days. Most recently, HiMemo2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and FormNote on October 27, 2026.

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