FloatyMemo vs MemoNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FloatyMemo
This app allows users to create and place digital sticky notes anywhere on their iPhone or iPad screen. Notes can be resized and rotated using gestures, and the app supports both portrait and landscape orientations.
- Place notes anywhere on screen
- Digital sticky note functionality
- Supports portrait and landscape modes
- Flexible resizing with pinch gesture
- Rotation support with two-finger gesture
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FloatyMemo is a simple note application for iPhone/iPad (Universal application). Like a "sticky note" - a simple note application. You can put your notes anywhere on the screen. FloatyMemo works on the both screen mode, portrait and landscape. FloatyMemo supports flexible resizing with two finger gesture - pinch and rotation.
MemoNow
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■MemoNow is a “notes-only” app that strips away all unnecessary features. The entire screen is a notepad—just tap to start typing. Your notes are always displayed in widgets on your home screen and lock screen, so you can check them anytime without opening the app. ■Organize with 4 Boards Shopping lists, to-do lists—anything goes. Switch between 4 boards using tabs. Use them for different purposes. You can also rename the boards as you like. You can customize both the color and size. Since you can choose which board to display for each widget, you can arrange multiple notes on your home screen. ■ Peace of Mind with Backups Don’t worry if you accidentally delete an important note—you can restore it. Use the “Save Current State” button to back up your notes whenever you like. You can restore a previous state with a single tap, and the app automatically saves the state before restoration, so you can use it with confidence. ■ Check on Apple Watch Notes written on your iPhone sync automatically to your Apple Watch. When you’re out and about, just glance at your wrist to instantly check the contents of your notes. ■ Supports 15 Languages Supports 15 languages, including English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish. The language automatically switches to match your device’s language settings. ■Recommended for: - Those who want to quickly check shopping lists - Those who want to keep frequently used numbers and codes handy - Those looking for a simple note app without unnecessary features - Those who want to keep notes visible at all times via widgets ■Privacy All data is stored on your device. No external transmission or account registration is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MemoNow at every 2 months against FloatyMemo's every 21 months. FloatyMemo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FloatyMemo ships an update every 21 months, MemoNow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FloatyMemo | MemoNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpleBoxes | Yuga Tachikawa |
In-app purchases
FloatyMemo
No in-app purchases
MemoNow
No in-app purchases









