Comparison

Fading Notes|FADE vs GlanceMemo

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

Head to head
About

Fading Notes|FADE

Features
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Fading Notes|FADE is a simple note app for things you only need to keep for a while. Choose how long each note should stay: 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, or forever. It works well for temporary plans, shopping lists, small reminders, thoughts you want to let go of, and notes you still want to keep. Main features: ・Choose a duration for each note ・Keep important notes forever ・Search and filter by duration ・Pin notes you want to find quickly ・Delete notes with a swipe ・Supports light, dark, and system appearance Write what you need, keep it for as long as you need, and let it go when it is no longer useful.

About

GlanceMemo

Features
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GlanceMemo is the simplest way to keep quick notes visible — right on your lock screen. Most note apps require you to open them. GlanceMemo doesn't. Every time you wake your phone, your important reminders and pinned notes are already there. ■ Key Features • Pin up to 3 memos on your lock screen widget • Reminders widget — scheduled notes automatically float to the top when due • The first line becomes the widget title (write naturally, no formatting fuss) • Gentle reminders that surface exactly when you need them • Beautiful in both light and dark mode • Available in English, Korean, and Japanese ■ Perfect For • "Meeting notes for tomorrow" — instantly visible on your morning phone check • "Grocery list" — no need to open an app at the store • "Take medication, drink water" — daily nudges that just work • Quick thoughts, meeting agendas, things you don't want to forget ■ Why GlanceMemo? Other note apps disappear once you close them. GlanceMemo stays visible where you look most — your lock screen. Every phone check becomes a chance to remember what matters. Focused on the essentials: 3 pinned slots, 3 reminder slots — enough for what's important, no more. ■ How to Use 1. Open the app and write your first memo 2. Tap the pin icon in the memo list to pin it to the widget 3. Long-press your lock screen → Customize → Add Widget → GlanceMemo 4. Now see it every time you wake your phone ■ Requirements • iOS 16.0 or later (Lock screen widgets are an iOS 16+ feature) Write simply. Always visible. Never open the app again.

Screenshots

Fading Notes|FADE2 screens
GlanceMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fading Notes|FADE and GlanceMemo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Fading Notes|FADE versus GlanceMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFading Notes|FADEGlanceMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSota Iguchidooho jin

In-app purchases

None

Fading Notes|FADE

No in-app purchases

None

GlanceMemo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fading Notes|FADE free?
Fading Notes|FADE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlanceMemo free?
GlanceMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fading Notes|FADE or GlanceMemo have ads?
Both Fading Notes|FADE and GlanceMemo show ads.

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