Comparison

ShortMemo vs NoteIt

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

Head to head
About

ShortMemo

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Ideas, templates, drafts, to-dos, bookmarks, reminders... Jot down various daily information in short memos. Organize your memos using the folder and customize themes, colors, and usability to your preference. A handy tool that's useful in daily life.

About

NoteIt

Organize your thoughts, memories, and personal data with customizable entries. Combine text, images, ratings, and links, then use categories and tags to easily find and manage your information.

Highlights
  • Customizable entries with text, images, ratings, and links
  • Organize with categories and tags
  • Filter, search, and sort notes
  • Multiple layout styles for note lists
  • Light and dark mode support
  • View entry statistics
Features
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Organize your memories and records—your way, beautifully. NoteIt is a clean and flexible app designed to help you organize your daily notes, thoughts, and personal data—whether it's a quick idea, a favorite place, or a detailed life log. Each entry is fully customizable—combine text, images, ratings, numbers, and links into one rich item. Use categories and tags to stay organized, then filter, search, and sort to instantly find what you need. From hobbies to habits, NoteIt helps you preserve what matters—beautifully and efficiently. □ Key Features ・Create notes with titles, text, images, links, ratings, and numeric fields ・Build custom categories to neatly organize your notes ・Shuffle notes for a fresh look back at past entries ・Browse "Favorites" or view a list of recently updated notes ・Sort by custom order, newest first, or A–Z ・Filter by rating, tag, category, or favorites ・Use the keyword search bar to quickly find any note ・Choose from 4 layout styles for your note list display ・View stats like total notes and average rating ・Supports light & dark mode to suit your environment □ Use Cases ・Save your thoughts and reviews on books, movies, or travel—with photos ・Keep a visual inventory of your collections (magazines, CDs, merch, etc.) ・Track your favorite cafes, restaurants, or recipes ・Log study progress or build a personal habit tracker ・Create memory journals or themed folders for everyday reflections □ Perfect For ・People who want to organize information by category or topic ・Anyone building a personalized log with photos and ratings ・Visual thinkers who want to make sense of their ideas ・Users frustrated with overly complex note or spreadsheet apps ・Anyone looking for a clean, ad-free note-taking experience □ Pricing All core features are free to use. Some advanced features are available via subscription. □ Development Philosophy NoteIt is independently developed with care and a focus on simplicity. Our goal: a note-taking app that’s easy for anyone to use—and enjoyable to keep using. We actively read all feedback and use it to guide future updates and features. Download NoteIt now and start organizing what matters—your way. □ Optional Permissions Camera: To take and attach photos for your entries Photo Library: To upload images from your device Terms of Service (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:https://lomworks.com/legal/privacy-app

Screenshots

ShortMemo4 screens
NoteIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShortMemo at none against NoteIt's 3. ShortMemo also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NoteIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShortMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShortMemo ships an update every 9 days, NoteIt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShortMemo versus NoteIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortMemoNoteIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUT appYUUSUI KASHIWAGI

In-app purchases

None

ShortMemo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteIt

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase$24.99

Questions

Is ShortMemo free?
ShortMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteIt free?
NoteIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShortMemo or NoteIt have ads?
Neither ShortMemo nor NoteIt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShortMemo or NoteIt?
ShortMemo ships an update every 9 days, and NoteIt every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShortMemo was updated on November 12, 2026 and NoteIt on November 14, 2026.

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