Comparison

HiMemo2 vs Ortel

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
Read full description

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

Ortel

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Ortel is a map-first notes app for moments tied to real places. Instead of dumping ideas into one long list, Ortel lets you pin each note to the exact spot where it happened. Capture the thought, keep the context, and find it again when you are nearby. Use Ortel to: - Save quick notes to specific places on the map - Auto-capture location context, including address and point of interest - Browse your notes visually with map pins - Review nearby notes sorted by distance - Keep your notes private and synced across your devices with iCloud Perfect for food finds, travel moments, neighborhood discoveries, and everyday reminders you want to remember by location.

Screenshots

HiMemo24 screens
Ortel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ortel at every 3 days against HiMemo2's monthly. HiMemo2's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiMemo2 ships an update monthly, Ortel every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
HiMemo2 versus Ortel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiMemo2Ortel
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki KawaiJohn Gallardo

In-app purchases

None

HiMemo2

No in-app purchases

None

Ortel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HiMemo2 free?
HiMemo2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ortel free?
Ortel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HiMemo2 or Ortel have ads?
Neither HiMemo2 nor Ortel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiMemo2 or Ortel?
HiMemo2 ships an update monthly, and Ortel every 3 days. Most recently, HiMemo2 was updated on September 10, 2026 and Ortel on September 15, 2026.

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