Comparison

DoMemo vs RecallNest

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

RecallNest

Features
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RecallNest helps you preserve the details that are easy to forget—and find them again when you need them. Capture memories in your own words or add photos, PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, audio, and video. RecallNest organizes each entry with AI-generated summaries, people, topics, dates, locations, and mood so your memory library stays useful without manual filing. Ask natural questions such as: • What did the doctor tell me last month? • Who did I meet at the coffee shop? • Show me photos of a person or place. • What did we decide in the last meeting? Key features: • Natural-language memory capture and recall • Semantic search powered by on-device embeddings • OCR and document content recognition • Photo, face, audio, and video analysis • Daily summaries and recalled-memory collections • Face grouping with names you control • Local biometric protection • Support for Apple Intelligence and optional external AI providers AI can make mistakes. RecallNest presents related source records so you can verify important details. Availability of AI features depends on your device, system language, region, and selected provider.

Screenshots

DoMemo4 screens
RecallNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RecallNest at none against DoMemo's 4. RecallNest also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). DoMemo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. RecallNest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DoMemo versus RecallNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoMemoRecallNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.SHENG GAO

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

RecallNest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoMemo free?
DoMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RecallNest free?
RecallNest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DoMemo or RecallNest have ads?
RecallNest shows ads; DoMemo does not.
Which is updated more often, DoMemo or RecallNest?
DoMemo ships an update every 3 weeks, and RecallNest weekly. Most recently, DoMemo was updated on July 23, 2026 and RecallNest on September 11, 2026.

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