Comparison

Outline Memo vs M

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

Head to head
About

Outline Memo

This app helps you create structured memos with a hierarchical outline format. Easily edit notes using swipe gestures and drag-and-drop functionality. It supports exporting to Notion and email, with options for customization and backup.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical outline creation
  • Drag-and-drop paragraph movement
  • Swipe-based hierarchy changes
  • Export to Notion and email
  • Dropbox backup and restore
  • Customizable background and text colors
  • Password protection
Features
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Outline Memo is an outline processor that allows you to easily create memos with a hierarchical structure. It is perfect for creating lengthy texts, essays, specifications, and more. You can edit your notes with simple swipe actions and drag-and-drop operations. == Main Features == * Create text as paragraphs * Move paragraphs with drag-and-drop * Change hierarchy with swipe operations * Insert contents from other memos * Undo insertions * Specify background and text colors * Backup and restore to Dropbox * Newly added export to Notion functionality * Send emails in text or OPML format * Protect contents with password settings * Categorize with "tags" * Search by color pattern * Sort memos by name or creation date * Move paragraphs to another memo * Copy memos * Copy paragraphs * Copy hierarchy

About

M

Features
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You can write your own memo to each mp3 file in the cloud shared by your members, and share it via e-mail. Notes can be shared for a single song or for a folder. This is a great way to communicate with your band members, or with a video director or producer in the middle of a shoot, without interrupting their time. You can also jot down notes on touring equipment and ideas while listening to mp3s in your spare time.

Screenshots

Outline Memo3 screens
M3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Outline Memo at Free against M's $1.99. Outline Memo also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

Outline Memo is free to download; M costs $1.99 up front. Outline Memo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outline Memo ships an update every 2 months, M every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Outline Memo versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutline MemoM
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuji FujishiroSEQ Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Outline Memo

One-time2
  • search memo content by key word$0.99
  • unlock memo count limit$2.99
None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Outline Memo free?
Outline Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M free?
M costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Outline Memo or M have ads?
Neither Outline Memo nor M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outline Memo or M?
Outline Memo ships an update every 2 months, and M every 5 months. Most recently, Outline Memo was updated on November 6, 2026 and M on November 3, 2026.

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