# Evernote vs Memo Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Memo Widget at 4.9 against Evernote's 4.4. Memo Widget also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 51%). Evernote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evernote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $13.95 per month and Memo Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memo Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evernote has 78K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Evernote's written reviews are positive against 78% of Memo Widget's.

Evernote ships an update weekly, Memo Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evernote | Memo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108/reviews) | **[4.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-smart-notepad/id1539258115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 329 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evernote Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/281796111) | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) |

## What reviewers say

### Evernote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture ideas, organize notes, and manage tasks across all your devices. This app helps you tame distractions and accomplish more by bringing your to-dos, schedule, and important information together in one searchable place.

**Highlights:** Capture ideas as searchable notes, Create to-do lists with reminders, Organize with notebooks and tags, Scan and digitize paper documents, Sync across all devices, Integrate with Google Calendar, Web clipping for articles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evernote Plus | $13.95 | per month |
| Evernote Plus | $15.00 | per month |
| Evernote Premium | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal | $17.49 | per month |
| Monthly Personal Plan | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal Monthly | $22.00 | per month |
| Evernote Premium | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High quality notes app
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Useful features and integrations
- 👍 Powerful search and organization
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable on mobile
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Declining quality and customer support
- 👎 Aggressive upselling and limitations on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Sync issues between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Search functionality not working as expected
- Inability to access notes after subscription changes

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app performance and stability
- Enhanced security features like encryption and two-factor authentication
- More flexible and affordable subscription options
- Better customer support and communication
- Expanded formatting and customization options


### Memo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-smart-notepad/id1539258115)

This app provides a simple notepad experience with home screen widgets for quick access. It offers features like PDF output, iCloud backup, and customization options for text and background. Easily attach photos, search notes, and protect them with a passcode lock.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, PDF, HTML & PNG output, iCloud backup and sync, Passcode lock, Attach photos, Customizable text/background

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evernote free?

Evernote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Memo Widget free?

Memo Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Evernote or Memo Widget?

Memo Widget is rated higher. Evernote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Memo Widget averages 4.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do Evernote or Memo Widget have ads?

Memo Widget shows ads; Evernote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evernote or Memo Widget?

Evernote ships an update weekly, and Memo Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Evernote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Memo Widget on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*