DoMemo vs Writeathon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DoMemo
This app offers a balanced approach to note-taking, combining the depth of notes with the brevity of memos. It allows for rich management with tags, backward links, and version history, all while keeping a focus on stress-free writing within a customizable word limit. Data is stored locally and can be synced via iCloud Drive or Git.
- Local data storage
- Full text search
- History versions
- Voice recording & text conversion
- iCloud Drive & Git sync
- Customizable word limit
- Tags and backward links
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## A New Balance A typical note is more words and complex; a typical memo is less wordy and sometimes ad hoc, and much lighter too. We found that there is a new balance between "notes" and "memos", also the scenarios that we often encounter, such as writing inspirations down, or a reverie, or the deepest feeling after reading a book. There are not too many words, but is not temporary; it should be light, but also can be complex, like giving tags and connections for future management and review. That's why we designed DoMemo this App, a new balance, a new personal note system. We believe that, be simple and be powerful are never contradictory. ## About DoMemo, Some Keywords Local, Full Text Search, History Versions, Voice Recording, Voice to Text, iCloud Drive sync, Git sync, Card Notes, Memory Curve, 200 Words, Tags, Backward Links... ## Above Simplicity, Make Yourself as The Method Notes in DoMemo can have tags or not, have backward links or not, use Markdown syntax or not, cardify or ignore the cards, be scientific or humanistic. DoMemo will not deliberately cut down the features to keep the simplicity; as a tool, it should provide convenience to users without thinking about how to use it. ## 200 Words, The Liberation The default maximum words per DoMemo note is 200, you can adjust it in the App settings. The 200 words limit does not limit human imagination, but rather liberates the boundaries of our thinking at another level. Because of this limit, when we need to summarize what we have read in a book, we will deliberately keep it concise and concise; when we take notes as we go, we don't need to consider the structure of the context, so we really can write freely. When writing, become of stress-free, there will be a magical effect produced, simply put, it will be easier to write, and will write more words finally ...... ## Local First, No Registration Required DoMemo's notes data is stored locally and does not depend on any official servers, so you don't have to worry that one day the data service will be unavailable and the notes will not be migrated any more. There is no need to register an account to use DoMemo, so you don't have to worry about compromising your account password. DoMemo uses an open file system structure, with folders, text documents, images, and audio files, so all you need to do to back up or migrate DoMemo data is copy a folder, paste it into the location you need (in Finder or Filess), and it's done. ## Syncing by iCloud Drive or Git As the designer and developer of DoMemo, we don't want to touch users' notes data, and we believe most of users don't want their data to be hosted by a notes tool provider. It's not just about data privacy and data security, but also about the long-term life of the notes system from a longer-term perspective. That's why DoMemo adopts the principle of local-first data. Even if it is local-first, it can also be synced across devices. DoMemo's notes are synced using iCloud Drive by default. Domemo just simply put an additional copy of each note to be stored on iCloud Drive for sync purpose. If you need more controlable, and more stable, you can use Git, a tool that requires some IT technical skills. DoMemo integrates this powerful engine and does a lot of automated logic; sometimes you can barely notice Git running in DoMemo but you're already using it. ## Voice Rocording, Taking Note Efficiently DoMemo allows you to record audio and insert it into notes, and you can convert the voice into text too. Voice is great as an input method, and once you get used to it, it can be very efficient. And don't worry about privacy issues, because everything is powered by the machine learning capability of your current device (iPhone or iPad). And it works just as well without a network. - - - - - - - - - - - - Privacy Policy: http://www.markeditor.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: http://www.markeditor.com/page/terms.md
Writeathon
This app helps creators manage their writing workflow from initial ideas to final publication. It offers tools for writing, organizing content with cards, and sharing your work across platforms. AI-powered features are also in development to enhance the creative process.
- Card-based writing and arrangement
- Zen Mode and dark mode for focus
- Daily topics and writing inspiration
- Export to markdown, PDF, HTML
- Shareable snapshots and links
- AI drawing and image hosting
- Writing goals and statistics
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Writeathon provides the flow, from writing, arranging to spreading, and inspiration creators need to make content. Also coming with an efficient, handy and elegant mobile app. Writeathon with AI is working in progress to make writing more efficient and exciting. (e.g., Drawing Pictures from your writing as the prompt. ) Key Features For Writing: - Slip Box: Writing cards on the go. - Immersive: Zen Mode, White Noises, Dark Mode. - Inspiration: Inspired by random Daily Topic, Writing BigBang and Writing Reference. - Live: Come together to pursue the art or craft of writing. For Arranging: - Card Writing Mode: Drag, drop, sort, edit and insert cards to generate page. - Manage Cards: Split, combine and archived cards. - Use Cards: Copy, insert and reference cards in page writing. For Spreading: - Export: Export cards/pages to markdown/pdf/html. - Share: Share in snapshot or link, with password optional. - Publish: Publish to profile page or your favorite platform. Features Packed - AI Drawing: Generate pictures from your writing. (Coming Soon) - Image Hosting: Fast and steady. - Writing Marathon: Start a writing marathon with record. - Writing Goal: Achieve your daily writing goal. - Writing Stats: Writing heatmap, timeline and notebook/story/page/card/word count. - Markdown: GFM, syntax hint, latex, excel/word paste, auto list, auto brackets, fold code... - API: Provide card's API. Links - Telegram: https://t.me/+TyDpzefTVj83MTZl - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Writeathon_home Writeathon is made for all writing lovers, feeling free to ask any questions or make suggestions. Thanks for all.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Writeathon at 5.0 against DoMemo's 4.5. Writeathon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). DoMemo's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. DoMemo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Writeathon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Writeathon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoMemo has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | DoMemo | Writeathon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd. | 楚舒 黄 |
Customer experience
DoMemo
Writeathon
In-app purchases
DoMemo
- DoMemo Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- DoMemo Yearly3 Days trial$5.491 Year
- DoMemo Flash Sale$17.00
- DoMemo Lifetime$19.99
Writeathon
No in-app purchases







