Comparison

HiMemo2 vs GrapNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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
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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

GrapNote

Features
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GrapNote is a streamlined list-management app that helps you organize your thoughts and ideas effortlessly. Key Features: • Clean, intuitive interface • Eye-friendly color scheme that's gentle even at first wake-up • Full voice input support • Organize ideas across five categories: Vision, Style, Mission, Plan, and Action • Two-level inbox for unsorted items • Quick list additions from text input • Privacy-focused: all data stays on your device Perfect For: • Capturing every idea and inspiration • Managing your goals and action plans • Instantly noting daily tasks and sudden thoughts • Anchoring your project mindset and vision development Special Features: • Folder classification for structured thinking • Keyboard-optimized interface for efficiency • Lightweight performance for quick launch-to-note workflow All your data remains exclusively on your device and is never transmitted externally. Start organizing your thoughts and bringing your ideas to life with GrapNote.

Screenshots

HiMemo24 screens
GrapNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GrapNote at daily against HiMemo2's monthly. HiMemo2's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiMemo2 ships an update monthly, GrapNote daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
HiMemo2 versus GrapNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiMemo2GrapNote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki KawaiRYU HARAGUCHI

In-app purchases

None

HiMemo2

No in-app purchases

None

GrapNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HiMemo2 free?
HiMemo2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrapNote free?
GrapNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HiMemo2 or GrapNote have ads?
Neither HiMemo2 nor GrapNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiMemo2 or GrapNote?
HiMemo2 ships an update monthly, and GrapNote daily. Most recently, HiMemo2 was updated on September 10, 2026 and GrapNote on September 9, 2026.

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