IceVault vs memomer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
IceVault
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Design your own private database. A database for everything youβd 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 βtemplateβ β text, dates, money, photos, ratings, choices and more β 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 Γ unit price, and can even use a value from a linked item * Link items and see incoming links under βReferenced Byβ * Draft templates with AI, on-device with Apple Intelligence * Edit templates any time β 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 β 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 β what you stored is never shown * Get on-device reminders before renewals or expiries, or an alert when you arrive at a saved place β 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 β 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.
memomer
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memomer is an all-in-one memo app that lets you manage text, voice, handwriting, images, location-based notes, and web bookmarks all in one place. Easily save everyday thoughts, work ideas, travel records, web pages you want to revisit later, and many other kinds of information. Main Features: * Text memos * Voice memos * Handwritten memos * Image memos * Location-based memos * Web bookmark saving * Hierarchical organization * Bookmark feature You can organize your information in a folder-like hierarchy, making it easy to find what you need when you need it. memomer is more than just a notepad. It is your personal second brain for building up and growing your daily records and knowledge. Capture anything, anytime, anywhere. With memomer, you can grow your own personal knowledge base.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IceVault at none against memomer's shown. memomer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. IceVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and memomer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IceVault | memomer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kouichi Abe | Bouzer LLC |
In-app purchases
IceVault
- IceVault Pro$24.99
memomer
- Remove Ads & Unlock Limits$5.99








