NASMemo vs Permanote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NASMemo
Edit text files directly on your NAS, Dropbox, or FTP server. This app offers features like side-by-side editing on iPad, customizable backgrounds and fonts, and support for Japanese character codes.
- Edit files on NAS, Dropbox, FTP
- Side-by-side file editing (iPad)
- Customizable background color and font size
- Supports Shift-JIS and EUC Japanese character codes
- Line number display
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NASMemo is a simple text editor that allows you to edit files on the NAS (Windows shared folders), Dropbox and FTP server. Features - Side-by-side at the same time, you can edit two files (iPad only) - You can choose the favorite background color and font size - It supports japanese character code as Shift-JIS and EUC - It supports the display of line number
Permanote
This app allows writers to organize ideas and edit text files directly within Dropbox, synchronizing across devices. It offers a distraction-free writing environment and extensive customization options, with advanced features available through a Pro subscription.
- Dropbox file synchronization
- Customizable macro key strip
- Distraction-free writing mode
- Multiple file preview formats
- TextExpander support
- Customizable themes and fonts
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Writers utilize Permanote to arrange their ideas while maintaining control and flexibility over their files. Permanote enables you to modify text files in your Dropbox and synchronize them across all your devices. Enhance your experience with a customizable macro key strip above the keyboard through a Pro subscription. Unlike other text editors that impose specific themes to set the mood or require storing notes in a single folder or exclusive file system, Permanote offers you freedom. Permanote is the go-to tool for organizing thoughts among writers from the New Yorker, BBC correspondents, and CEOs. Cherish your written work. IN-APP PURCHASES Permanote is free to use, with all main features included. To access extra Pro features, opt for a Pro subscription. FEATURES - Synchronize any text file within any folder of your Dropbox - Robust macro key strip above the keyboard - Personalize your macro strip (Pro) - Editor pinch-to-zoom functionality (Pro) - Full-screen, distraction-free "Writeroom" style editing - Touch ID / Passcode privacy support (Pro) - Create custom themes (Pro) - iPad Pro Smart Keyboard shortcuts - "Insert Tab" key - Email as PDF - Adjustable word wrapping - Word/Character/Line count - International file encoding options - Convenient scratchpad - Notepad/CRLF line options - Comprehensive Dropbox Search - TextExpander Support (Pro) - Hashtag support - Preview files in PDF, HTML, Markdown, MultiMarkdown, Rich Text-RTF - Customize CSS and Base URL for markup previews - Personalize editor colors (Pro) - Alter editor fonts (Pro) - Adjust line-spacing and margins - AirPrint - Built in photo editor with advanced features for Pro users REVIEWS "I absolutely LOVE your app." - Merlin Mann, creator of 43 Folders "Permanote is arguably the best tool for writers, bloggers, or journalists who need to work on the go." - AppAdvice.com "Permanote is worth a try if you're particular about your note-taking." - geek.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NASMemo at 5.0 against Permanote's 3.5. NASMemo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Permanote's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Permanote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NASMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.
NASMemo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NASMemo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Permanote's.
NASMemo ships an update every 2 months, Permanote every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NASMemo | Permanote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DigitalArtCorp | Screenplay & Script Pte. Ltd. |
Customer experience
NASMemo
Permanote
In-app purchases
NASMemo
No in-app purchases
Permanote
- Monthly Pro Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Pro Subscription1 Month trial$17.991 Year
