Comparison

Fast Memo vs Cinch

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

Cinch

Features
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Apple Reminders is reliable, private, and built right into your devices. For those who prefer a more visual, spacious approach, Cinch offers a calm alternative designed around intentional daily focus. Cinch is a clean, lightweight client built directly on top of your system's existing database. It brings an airy, timeline-based layout to the tools you already rely on, without forcing you to sign up for a new service or move your data. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Cinch doesn’t require an account or operate third-party servers for storing your tasks. Your reminders remain in Apple Reminders and sync through your personal iCloud account when iCloud synchronization is enabled. Changes made in Cinch remain available in Apple Reminders and through Siri. A CALM, SPACIOUS LAYOUT The interface is designed with generous spacing and simple typography to make your day easier to scan. • Visual Timelines: Your tasks are organized chronologically by day. If you need to postpone something, just drag and drop the item to a future date. • Integrated Dashboard: See your calendar events and reminders together in one place. Customize your view by pinning your most-used lists and adding a personal tagline for daily focus. PRACTICAL TOOLS • Natural Language Input: Type tasks naturally, like "Review project details every Tuesday at 10am." Cinch automatically schedules the task and keeps the title clean — no complicated menus. • Location Alerts: Receive an alert when you arrive at or leave a specific address, making location-based tasks useful at the right moment. • Simple Organization: Customize lists with color schemes and sort tasks by priority or due date. On Mac, global keyboard shortcuts let you quickly add tasks from anywhere. Enjoy the trusted, private Apple foundation you rely on every day, paired with a calm and distraction-free workspace. Note: Natural language input is currently supported in English. CINCH PRO Cinch is free to use with one custom list. Cinch Pro is an optional auto-renewing yearly subscription that unlocks unlimited custom lists, inline calendar events, labels (tags & contacts), location-based tasks, and custom theme accents. Cinch Pro supports Family Sharing. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. -- Privacy Policy: https://getcinch.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fast Memo4 screens
Cinch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cinch at Free against Fast Memo's $0.99. Cinch also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Fast Memo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

Cinch is free to download; Fast Memo costs $0.99 up front. Cinch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Fast Memo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Memo ships an update every 2 days, Cinch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fast Memo versus Cinch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast MemoCinch
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbbcddcPetr Selinger

In-app purchases

None

Fast Memo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cinch

Subscriptions1
  • Cinch Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Fast Memo free?
Fast Memo costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinch free?
Cinch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fast Memo or Cinch have ads?
Neither Fast Memo nor Cinch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast Memo or Cinch?
Fast Memo ships an update every 2 days, and Cinch every 3 days. Most recently, Fast Memo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cinch on November 5, 2026.

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