ShortMemo vs Bossot
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.
Bossot
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Speak your mind, quietly. Bossot is a private space designed for your "Boyaki" (mutterings) and memories. Whether it's a fleeting thought, a daily log, or a photo collection, Bossot keeps it organized and personal. ◇Whisper Freely A timeline just for you. No social interactions, no noise. ◇Smart Organization Create custom tabs like "Ideas," "Travel," or "Life" with your favorite colors. Swipe smoothly between them. ◇Rich Media Save photos and videos alongside your text. ◇Shiori (Bookmarks) Keep track of your most important moments. ◇Local Data Control Your data stays with you. Easily backup and restore your data locally on your device without relying on cloud servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShortMemo at none against Bossot's shown. ShortMemo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Bossot's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price 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, Bossot daily. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShortMemo | Bossot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UT app | Arata Hisano |
In-app purchases
ShortMemo
No in-app purchases
Bossot
No in-app purchases
