Comparison

Fast Memo vs MarkdownNote

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

Head to head
About

Fast Memo

This app provides a simple and intuitive way to jot down quick notes and reminders, functioning like a digital pen and paper. It focuses on essential note-taking without unnecessary features, allowing for easy entry and retrieval of keywords. Memos can be easily shared via email or other cloud services for further organization.

Highlights
  • Quick memo entry
  • Keyword-based organization
  • Email memo sharing
  • Evernote integration
  • Google Drive upload
  • Widget support
Features
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Fast Memo is a very handy editor, like a pen and sheet of paper, always by your side. Just tap the Fast Memo icon, and you will be able to take a memo. If you run out of toothpaste tonight and need to buy some tomorrow, take a memo. A single word, toothpaste, should be enough to remind you. You don't need to enter dates or organize your memos. Unnecessary features and functions are a nuisance when you just want to take memos. All you have to do is simply keep entering keywords and scroll down. Fast Memo is software for this simple task. Saved logs can be searched not only by word search, but also by meaning with “AI Smart Search.” This feature lets AI find notes with similar meanings, even when the text does not match exactly like a word search. It uses the OS’s on-device AI and does not communicate with external servers. You can manage your notes by sending them to Google Drive, Evernote, iCloud, or Mail. You can add a widget to check your notes from the Lock Screen while shopping. By installing FastMemo 2, you can use two FastMemo apps. On iPad, FastMemo is also useful for writing slightly longer text with a Bluetooth keyboard. If you have any inquiries or requests, please email us. We also welcome reviews of Fast Memo. email : info@bbcddc.com X(Twitter) : http://x.com/bbcddc

About

MarkdownNote

This app provides a dedicated keyboard and real-time preview to simplify writing Markdown. Effortlessly insert syntax, copy notes with one tap, and enjoy a clean interface for blogs, reports, and organized notes.

Highlights
  • Dedicated Markdown keyboard
  • Real-time preview
  • One-tap copy
  • Simple and intuitive design
  • Markdown syntax insertion
Features
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“Markdown Memo Pad” is a simple editor app that makes writing Markdown effortless. Equipped with a dedicated keyboard and real-time preview functionality, it enhances your Markdown writing experience, making it smoother and more comfortable. ・ Key Features • Dedicated Markdown Keyboard – Quickly insert headings, bold text, links, and other Markdown syntax with a single tap • Real-time Preview – Instantly check how your Markdown will look with just one tap • One-Tap Copy – Copy your Markdown notes instantly and use them for blogs, reports, and more • Simple & Intuitive Design – A clean, user-friendly UI with no unnecessary clutter ・ Recommended for • Those who write blog posts or technical notes in Markdown • People who want to organize their notes efficiently for work or study • Anyone looking for a simple and easy-to-use Markdown editor “Markdown Memo Pad” is a versatile tool suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Make your Markdown writing experience more enjoyable and seamless!

Screenshots

Fast Memo4 screens
MarkdownNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fast Memo at every 2 days against MarkdownNote's every 3 weeks. Fast Memo also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). MarkdownNote's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Fast Memo costs $0.99 and MarkdownNote $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Memo ships an update every 2 days, MarkdownNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fast Memo versus MarkdownNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast MemoMarkdownNote
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbbcddcOsawa Takuya

Customer experience

Fast Memo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative16.0%

MarkdownNote

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fast Memo

No in-app purchases

None

MarkdownNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fast Memo free?
Fast Memo costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarkdownNote free?
MarkdownNote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fast Memo or MarkdownNote have ads?
Neither Fast Memo nor MarkdownNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast Memo or MarkdownNote?
Fast Memo ships an update every 2 days, and MarkdownNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fast Memo was updated on October 1, 2026 and MarkdownNote on October 9, 2026.

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