# Hamarregion vs memono Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: memono Journal at 85% against Hamarregion's 0%. memono Journal also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 1). Hamarregion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. memono Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Hamarregion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hamarregion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: memono Journal has 301 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Hamarregion's written reviews are positive against 85% of memono Journal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hamarregion ships an update every 5 weeks, memono Journal monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hamarregion | memono Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamarregion/id534510364/reviews)** | [4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **301** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarepta Studio AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/534510367) | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) |

## What reviewers say

### Hamarregion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamarregion/id534510364)

Stay informed about events and happenings in the Hamar region. This application simplifies keeping up with local news and activities. Developed in collaboration with local entities, it serves as a central hub for community information.

**Highlights:** Stay updated on local events, Information hub for Hamar region, Community news aggregator, Developed by local partners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### memono Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619)

Create rich multimedia journal entries with text, photos, audio, and location data. Organize notes with color categories, set reminders, and share them easily. Secure your entries with a lock and fingerprint access.

**Highlights:** Multimedia notes (text, photos, audio), Location tagging, Color-coded organization, Reminders and notifications, Secure lock with Touch ID, iCloud synchronization, Note sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Password protection
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🎵 Voice recording support
- 📍 Location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ads are too frequent
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/searching notes
- 🔤 Small font size
- 📁 Limited organization options

**Reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing after saving
- Syncing issues between devices
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change font size and style
- Option to add multiple photos per note
- Folder/category organization
- Improved search and sorting functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hamarregion free?

Hamarregion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is memono Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hamarregion or memono Journal?

Hamarregion is rated higher. Hamarregion averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while memono Journal averages 4.6 from 301 ratings.

### Do Hamarregion or memono Journal have ads?

Neither Hamarregion nor memono Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hamarregion or memono Journal?

Hamarregion ships an update every 5 weeks, and memono Journal monthly. Most recently, Hamarregion was updated on September 25, 2026 and memono Journal on October 16, 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.*