Comparison

Outline Memo vs Outline

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

Outline

Organize your notes, projects, and knowledge with a structured approach. This app allows you to create, connect, and synchronize information across devices, supporting rich content and PDF annotation. It offers robust search and security features for efficient knowledge management.

Highlights
  • Rich text editor with images, links, and tables
  • Hierarchical organization and tagging
  • Apple Pencil handwriting and drawing support
  • PDF annotation and file attachments
  • Cross-device synchronization via cloud services
  • MS OneNote integration
  • Password protection and encryption
Features
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Outline: Knowledge Organizer is a powerful tool for managing notes and projects. It's compatible with MS OneNote and made for those who value structure and order. Create, connect and synchronize notes of study, work or personal goals. TAKING NOTES Start with a simple step: take notes in a convenient editor. — Put a text in any place like in a paper notebook. — Move ideas across pages and sections. — Add text, images, lists, tables and even embedded links. — Visualize notes with tags and to-do lists. INFORMATION STRUCTURING — Sort notes out to sections, topics or projects. — Adjust tags to find what you need within seconds. — A simple hierarchical organization helps take even big data under control. APPLE PENCIL - HANDWRITING AND DRAWING SUPPORT — Handwrite notes with Apple Pencil — Sketch diagrams or annotate printouts — Combine handwriting with text, images, and tables CONVENIENT SEARCH An instant search enables you to find information even in thousands of notes. Use filters in order to find necessary data fast, and forget about what it’s like to get lost in information chaos. ANNOTATE PDFs To collect related documents in one place, add them as file attachments. PDF files can be inserted as printouts for annotation. This way Outline becomes a universal tool for storing and working with your data. DATA SYNCHRONIZATION All your notes are synchronized between devices as Outline is compatible with popular clouds such as Box, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive, WebDAV, SharePoint or even your own one. Keep working from home, at the office or on the go — your data is always at your fingertips. INTEGRATION WITH MS ONENOTE — Work with OneNote files on Mac, iPad and iPhone. — Synchronization with OneDrive and SharePoint for collaborative work. SECURITY AND PRIVACY Your data is under reliable protection: — Data stored locally or in the cloud. — Password protection and encryption of sections. — Automatic locking for added security. Download Outline for free and make sure that it’s easy to structure and manage knowledge. Try it right now! STAY TUNED WITH OUTLINE Subscribe to: — Facebook: facebook.com/outlineapp — Twitter: twitter.com/outlineapp Text to support@outline.app for questions. Learn more at https://outline.app. By using this app, you agree to standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Outline Memo3 screens
Outline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Outline at 4.7 against Outline Memo's 2.5. Outline also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 2). Outline Memo's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Outline Memo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Outline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Outline holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outline has 67 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Outline Memo's written reviews are positive against 44% of Outline's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Outline Memo versus Outline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutline MemoOutline
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.7 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings267 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuji FujishiroGorillized

Customer experience

Outline Memo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Outline

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative42.7%

Bugs and requests

Outline Memo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Outline

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notebooks and sections randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
  • Syncing issues causing data loss and incompatibility with OneNote
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when performing common tasks
  • Inability to rename or reorder notebooks and sections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add spell check and autocorrect functionality
  • Improve syncing reliability and stability
  • Introduce more formatting options and customization
  • Implement better search and organization tools
  • Add support for drawing, handwriting, and equations

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Outline Memo

One-time2
  • search memo content by key word$0.99
  • unlock memo count limit$2.99
4 purchases

Outline

Subscriptions4
  • Outline Standard (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Outline Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Outline Standard (Yearly)$49.991 Year
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  • Outline Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Outline Memo free?
Outline Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outline free?
Outline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outline Memo or Outline?
Outline is rated higher. Outline Memo averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Outline averages 4.7 from 67 ratings.
Do Outline Memo or Outline have ads?
Neither Outline Memo nor Outline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outline Memo or Outline?
Outline Memo ships an update every 2 months, and Outline every 2 months. Most recently, Outline Memo was updated on September 10, 2026 and Outline on September 23, 2026.

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