OpenNote vs Memi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenNote
Capture your thoughts, memories, and ideas with a rich text editor that supports images and formatting. Organize your entries with color-coded collections and easily find them using calendar view and search. Secure sensitive notes with Face ID and sync across devices.
- Rich text editor with images and styling
- Color-coded Collections for organization
- Calendar view and search functionality
- Multiple export formats (Plain Text, Markdown, etc.)
- Cloud sync and backups
- Face ID lock for privacy
- API token integration for workflows
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OpenNote is a beautifully organized space for notes, journals, and everyday memories. Write freely with a rich text editor that supports images, styling, collages, and more. Keep everything tidy with color-coded Collections, browse entries in Calendar, and find what you need quickly with Search. With OpenNote, you can: - Write rich, visual notes with images and formatting - Organize entries into Collections with custom colors - Browse by date with Calendar and search by title or content - Export as Long Image, Split Image, Plain Text, Markdown, and more - Sync your notes across devices and keep backups in the cloud - Lock sensitive notes with Face ID for extra privacy - Share notes with web links when you want others to view them - Create API Tokens and connect OpenClaw workflows for advanced writing Whether you're journaling, collecting ideas, or building an AI-assisted writing workflow, OpenNote keeps your notes beautiful, searchable, and easy to revisit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Memi
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Tired of cluttered note-taking apps with endless features and constant distractions? Meet Memi: a beautifully minimal, offline-first note app crafted for calm, focus, and intentional memory-keeping. No ads, no subscriptions, no sign-ups—just a clean, gentle space where you can jot down thoughts, ideas, and moments that matter, without the noise. Built with native iOS design and privacy at its core, Memi keeps all your notes safe on your device, turning everyday note-taking into a quiet, pleasant habit. Calm, Minimal Design Distraction-free interface with soft, gentle visuals, light and dark mode, and smooth native iOS navigation—designed to keep your focus on what you’re writing, not the app itself. Fast, Effortless Note-Taking One tap to create a new note, intuitive editing tools, and quick search—capture ideas, to-do lists, diary entries, or important reminders in seconds, no learning curve required. 100% Offline & Private All notes are stored securely on your device only—no internet needed, no cloud sync, no third-party access. Your thoughts, your data, fully under your control. No Bloat, No Distractions No ads, no pop-ups, no unnecessary features, no extra permissions. We stripped away everything non-essential to keep Memi simple, fast, and peaceful. Easy Organization & Search Sort notes by date, search keywords instantly, and keep your list clean—organize your thoughts without the hassle of folders, tags, or complex categorization. One-Time Use, Forever Yours No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no sign-ups. Download Memi, and it’s yours to use for life—simple, reliable, and always there when you need it. For Everyone Who Values Simplicity Memi is made for students jotting down lecture notes, writers capturing fleeting ideas, professionals organizing to-dos, and anyone who wants a quiet, reliable place to store their memories. Whether you’re looking to declutter your digital life, focus better, or just keep your notes private, Memi is your perfect note-taking companion. Simple. Quiet. Yours. Write less, remember more, and stay focused on what truly matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memi at none against OpenNote's 4. Memi also leads on ads (none vs shown). OpenNote's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. OpenNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Memi asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | OpenNote | Memi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lian DUAN | 招弟 李 |
In-app purchases
OpenNote
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- 500MB Cloud Storage$4.99
- Milo Diary Lifetime PRO$39.99
Memi
No in-app purchases









