Comparison

DoMemo vs Focus3

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Focus3

This app helps you focus on completing the three most important tasks of your day with a minimalist interface. It's designed to reduce distraction and bring order to your daily schedule, offering visual progress tracking and historical task review.

Highlights
  • Focus on three daily priorities
  • Minimalist interface
  • Lock screen and desktop widgets
  • Task prioritization and reminders
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Historical task review
  • Data backup and sync (Pro)
Features
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你好,Focus3 是一款帮你 专注完成【每天最重要的三件事】的任务管理应用, 风格极简,场景明确。 Ta 并不是杂事收件箱、不是日程日历、不是番茄时钟, Ta 也取代不了规范全面的任务系统... Ta 只是你手机里抬手可见的一张小便笺, 帮你记着每天可能 80%时间精力需要分配到的三个“战略级”的安排,希望把你从每天的繁杂琐碎/无序失焦/低成就感里解放出来~ 也许你和我一样用过很多经典的Todo/GTD工具, 也尝试过挺多管理大师的方法论,但依然会迷失在每天的工作/生活里, 其实,更常见的情况是: / 错过了“少数且重要”的事,要么分配了太多任务给自己,要么闲下来随便挑一件事情做; / 计划赶不上变化,常常因为突发而被动打乱节奏。又因为记忆容量限制,无法在N多任务里灵活调整; / 紧张疲惫没有松弛感,每一次挑选对比任务都是在耗费有限的情绪和心力; / 没有明确可见的结果和成就感,事情总是做不完,但回头想想好像也没有什么印象; 现在有了Focus3,你可以: ◎ 每天优先专注在最重要的三件事上,减少注意力低效损耗; ◎ 支持锁屏和桌面小组件,抬手可见; ◎ 可设置任务优先级和提醒,也可灵活调整; ◎ 可视化进度与完成状态,满满确定性和掌控感; ◎ 可全览历史任务记录,清晰可复盘; 很多高手并没有疲于奔命, 而是花精力在少数最重要的任务上; 你不是时间太少,而是想做的事情太多; 你更不是不努力,而是缺一些适合自己的规划; Focus3 希望用最简单的方式, 帮你重新建立生活中的秩序感... 同时,解锁【Focus3 Pro会员】后,可享受: ◎ 提前设置规划与记录更多任务; ◎ 根据需求设置不同任务提醒,更便捷; ◎ 数据自动备份与设备间同步; ◎ 数据分析与复盘报告; ◎ 多种风格的会员专属主题界面; ◎ 桌面与锁屏小组件; 订阅价格: 1个月(Pro连续包月产品) ¥9.90; 12个月(Pro连续包年产品) ¥39.90; 终身会员 ¥69.90; ———— 价格可能因地区而异,确认购买Focus3 Pro的月/年会员自动订阅服务并完成支付后,将通过您的 iTunes 账户自动续订。苹果 iTunes 账户将在当前会员期限结束前 24 小时内收取续订费用,您也可以在购买后到 Apple Store 的账户设置中来管理和取消订阅。未使用的试用时长在购买订阅之后将自动作废。本服务由您自主选择是否取消,若您选择不取消,将为您开通下一个计费周期的续费服务。 隐私协议:https://www.lentoapp.com/focus/privacy.html 用户协议:https://www.lentoapp.com/focus/useragreement.html --- 如有任何问题和建议, 欢迎联系客服微信: lentowow

Screenshots

DoMemo4 screens
Focus34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focus3 at 5.0 against DoMemo's 4.5. DoMemo's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DoMemo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Focus3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focus3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of DoMemo's written reviews are positive against 76% of Focus3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DoMemo versus Focus3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoMemoFocus3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1014 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.宏萧 韩

Customer experience

DoMemo

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Focus3

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DoMemo

Subscriptions2
  • DoMemo Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • DoMemo Yearly3 Days trial$5.491 Year
One-time2
  • DoMemo Flash Sale$17.00
  • DoMemo Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Focus3

Subscriptions2
  • Focus3月度会员$0.991 Month
  • Focus3年度会员$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus3Pro终身会员$9.99

Questions

Is DoMemo free?
DoMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus3 free?
Focus3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DoMemo or Focus3?
Focus3 is rated higher. DoMemo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Focus3 averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do DoMemo or Focus3 have ads?
Neither DoMemo nor Focus3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoMemo or Focus3?
DoMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Focus3 fortnightly. Most recently, DoMemo was updated on July 23, 2026 and Focus3 on September 11, 2026.

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