ShortMemo vs monomemo Simple Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
monomemo Simple Memo
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monomemo is a memo app that lets you start writing the moment you open it. In fact, by the time the app launches, it already feels like you’re in the middle of typing. The keyboard pops up automatically from the start, so you don’t even need that extra tap on the screen. There is no network connection, only one memo, and saving happens instantly and automatically. The app is designed to be as light and fast as possible, keeping the same smooth experience no matter how long you use it. Even apps often called “simple” usually come with features you’d naturally expect. monomemo has almost none of them—there is truly nothing here except the ability to take notes. The design is so stripped down that you might hesitate to even call it “design.” But that’s exactly why monomemo feels unique: minimal, stress-free, and unlike anything else. Main Features - Only one memo. No files, no folders, no unnecessary management - Automatic, instant saving—always stored locally on the device (iCloud not supported) - Maximum size: 32 KB (enough for about 10,000 characters) - Absolutely no network communication - No settings for font, size, or color - Light/Dark mode follows the system setting - Widget support (3 sizes) with small text; tapping opens the app - Portrait orientation only - Software keyboard always visible (hidden when an external keyboard is connected) - Supports iPhone with iOS 17 or later
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShortMemo at every 9 days against monomemo Simple Memo's every 5 weeks. ShortMemo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShortMemo ships an update every 9 days, monomemo Simple Memo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShortMemo | monomemo Simple Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UT app | VANILLASCRIPT Inc. |
In-app purchases
ShortMemo
No in-app purchases
monomemo Simple Memo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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