Comparison

DoMemo vs NotedUp

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

NotedUp

Capture thoughts and organize ideas with this ad-free, offline note-taking application. Create categories and group entries for seamless, distraction-free productivity without needing an internet connection or login.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Offline access
  • No login required
  • Organize by categories
  • User-friendly interface
  • Group notes
Features
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NotedUp: Notes and Groups is the perfect app for capturing your thoughts and organizing your ideas without the hassle of ads, internet, or logins. Enjoy a seamless and distraction-free experience while you write notes, create categories, and group your entries for easy access. Stay productive and keep your notes organized, all offline and ad-free with NotedUp. Key Features: Ad-Free: Enjoy a distraction-free experience without any ads. Offline Access: Write and access your notes anytime, anywhere, without the Internet. No Login Required: Start using the app immediately without creating an account. Organize by Categories: Group your notes into categories for easy access and better organization. User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for effortless note-taking.

Screenshots

DoMemo4 screens
NotedUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NotedUp at 5.0 against DoMemo's 4.5. NotedUp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). DoMemo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DoMemo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NotedUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NotedUp 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, NotedUp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DoMemo versus NotedUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoMemoNotedUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.DIGITALHELP UK

Customer experience

DoMemo

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

NotedUp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

NotedUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoMemo free?
DoMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NotedUp free?
NotedUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoMemo or NotedUp?
NotedUp is rated higher. DoMemo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while NotedUp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DoMemo or NotedUp have ads?
Neither DoMemo nor NotedUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoMemo or NotedUp?
DoMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, and NotedUp every 2 months. Most recently, DoMemo was updated on July 23, 2026 and NotedUp on September 14, 2026.

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