Comparison

IceVault vs MonoMemo

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

Head to head
About

IceVault

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Design your own private database. A database for everything you’d never put in the cloud. IceVault is an encrypted, local-only database that lets you design the structure yourself. Create databases for bank accounts, reading logs, business cards, warranties, Wi-Fi and more. Define fields in a “template” — text, dates, money, photos, ratings, choices and more — and it becomes your form and data structure. Pin a template to a folder for a purpose-built workspace BUILD YOUR OWN STRUCTURE * 60+ field types: text, number, date, duration, measurement, auto number, checklist, contact card, signature, recovery codes, money, rating, weather, photo, video, audio, barcode, choices, address, email, phone, URL, social handles, links, files, formulas and more * 12 field attributes: required, encrypted, searchable, auto-tag, show in list, unique, Markdown, per-item currency and more * Layout presets: cards, timelines, spec sheets, photo galleries and spreadsheet grid. Preview with sample values while you edit; choose how spec-sheet fields look * Formula fields calculate on-device from number and money fields, such as quantity × unit price, and can even use a value from a linked item * Link items and see incoming links under “Referenced By” * Draft templates with AI, on-device with Apple Intelligence * Edit templates any time — existing records update to match KEEP THINGS SAFE * Master password with Face ID / Touch ID unlock * Per-field AES-GCM encryption for passwords, PINs, card numbers and more * Videos and audio are encrypted too, and play without leaving an unencrypted copy * Keys are derived from your master password and never stored * iOS Data Protection on every database PUT THINGS IN * Camera capture and document scanning * Attach files up to 50 MB and preview them in place * Keep a short video (3 min) or audio (30 min) with an item * QR code and barcode scanning, live or from a photo. Show saved barcodes full screen at checkout * TOTP two-factor codes from otpauth:// links * CSV import that builds a template from the header row * On-device writing assistance with Apple Intelligence — your text never leaves the device FIND IT AGAIN * Full-text search across every folder * Manual and automatic tags; filters that combine keywords and choices USE YOUR DATA * Save links, text, photos, files and Apple Maps places from the share sheet into an inbox, then file them later * Open or lock IceVault, or send to the inbox, from Control Center and Shortcuts — what you stored is never shown * Get on-device reminders before renewals or expiries, or an alert when you arrive at a saved place — your location never leaves the device * Sum, average and count spreadsheet rows; chart columns as bars, lines, areas, points or a donut HAND IT OVER * Each folder is a single document, images included * Encrypted .icevaultarchive files for full backups * Share a folder with family, friends or groups using a one-time password * Distribute a folder to many people: read-only for them, not counted toward their free limit of 3 folders, and you can send updates * Share templates alone, without your data * Export spreadsheets to CSV and Markdown notes to PDF PRIVATE BY DESIGN * No account, sign-up or email address * No cloud. IceVault makes no network connections * No ads, analytics or tracking SDKs. No usage data is collected IMPORTANT If you forget your master password, encrypted fields cannot be recovered — not by anyone, including the developer. FREE, WITH A ONE-TIME PRO UNLOCK Every feature is free: all field types, encryption, search, writing assistance, import and export. The free version supports up to 3 folders; a one-time purchase of IceVault Pro removes that limit. No subscription. No account. COMES WITH 27 TEMPLATES Bank Account, Credit Card, Insurance Policy, Online Account, Wi-Fi, Business Card, Book, Film, Wine, Whisky, Vehicle, Purchase & Warranty, Trip Booking and more. Use them as-is, customize them, or start from scratch.

About

MonoMemo

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「メモ」の、その先へ。 MonoMemo(モノメモ)は、あなたの思考やアイデアや日々の記録を「ブロック」という単位で自由に組み立てメモを階層型で管理することができる、シンプルかつ強力な階層型メモアプリです。 【MonoMemoの特徴】 ■ 自由自在なブロックベースのエディタ 見出し、本文、リスト、ToDo、引用、コード……。あらゆる要素を「ブロック」として扱い、並べ替えや変換も自由自在。 ■ 情報の「見える化」を支えるテーブル機能 「メモの中に表があったら……」そんな不満を解消します。 直感的な操作で本格的なテーブル(表)を作成でき、プロジェクト管理やスケジュール調整、比較リストの作成に絶大な威力を発揮します。 ■ あらゆるメディアを一つに集約 写真やカメラで撮った画像はもちろん、動画、音声、そしてPDFなどのファイルまで、すべてを一つのメモの中に配置可能。 その場で音声を再生したり、動画を確認したりできるので、資料作成や旅の記録、学習ノートとしても最適です。 ■ 迷子にならない階層型フォルダ管理 ページの中にページを作る、階層化機能を搭載。カテゴリごとに分けるだけでなく、大きなプロジェクトの中に小さなメモを整理していくといった使い方が可能です。 ■ あなたの全デバイスが同期する安心感 Cloud同期機能を標準搭載。iPhoneでメモしたアイデアの続きを、iPadの大画面で編集する。そんなシームレスな環境を構築します。 【主な機能一覧】 高度なエディタ: 見出し(H1~H2)、箇条書き、番号付きリスト、ToDo 特殊ブロック: テーブル、引用、コード、ディバイダー(区切り線)、トグルリスト メディア連携: 画像、動画、録音・再生、ドキュメントファイル添付 ホーム画面ウィジェット: 直近のメモや重要なページに爆速アクセス 整理機能: 無階層のネスト(子ページ作成)、お気に入り登録、30日間のゴミ箱機能 デザイン: 集中力を高める美しいUI、ダークモード完全対応 あなたの毎日を、もっと創造的に。 MonoMemoで、新しい「記録」の習慣を始めましょう。

Screenshots

IceVault4 screens
MonoMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonoMemo at none against IceVault's 1. MonoMemo also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). IceVault's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). 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. IceVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MonoMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IceVault ships an update every 3 days, MonoMemo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
IceVault versus MonoMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIceVaultMonoMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouichi AbeIBUKI YOSHIDA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IceVault

One-time1
  • IceVault Pro$24.99
None

MonoMemo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IceVault free?
IceVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MonoMemo free?
MonoMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IceVault or MonoMemo have ads?
Neither IceVault nor MonoMemo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IceVault or MonoMemo?
IceVault ships an update every 3 days, and MonoMemo every 2 months. Most recently, IceVault was updated on November 3, 2026 and MonoMemo on October 25, 2026.

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