# Outline Memo vs Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: Notepad at 4.8 against Outline Memo's 2.5. Notepad also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 2). Outline Memo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outline Memo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 28K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Outline Memo's written reviews are positive against 84% of Notepad's.

Outline Memo ships an update every 2 months, Notepad every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outline Memo | Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-memo/id558341448/reviews) | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuji Fujishiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/408783464) | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) |

## What reviewers say

### Outline Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-memo/id558341448)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| search memo content by key word | $0.99 | one-time |
| unlock memo count limit | $2.99 | one-time |


### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535)

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

**Highlights:** Create to-do lists with checkboxes, Unlimited text notes, Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Organize notes into folders, Pin and sort notes, iCloud backup and sync, Advanced search functionality

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📝 Useful for notes, lists, and reminders
- 🎨 Customizable font and color options
- 💾 Reliable for storing important information
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required to remove ads
- 🐛 Occasional data loss or note disappearance
- 📤 Lack of sharing or exporting options
- 🔒 No password protection for individual notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Ads covering up the note-taking area

**Requested features**

- Add drawing/highlighting tools
- Integrate with calendar and contacts
- Ability to sort and organize notes
- Option to password protect specific notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outline Memo free?

Outline Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Outline Memo or Notepad?

Notepad is rated higher. Outline Memo averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Notepad averages 4.8 from 28K ratings.

### Do Outline Memo or Notepad have ads?

Notepad shows ads; Outline Memo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Outline Memo or Notepad?

Outline Memo ships an update every 2 months, and Notepad every 8 days. Most recently, Outline Memo was updated on September 10, 2026 and Notepad on September 27, 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.*