Auto vs Retro Desktop Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto
This AI-powered tool helps you create personalized resumes tailored to specific job applications. It moves beyond generic templates to optimize your CV using artificial intelligence, enhancing your job search.
- AI-powered resume optimization
- Personalized CVs for job applications
- Career advancement tool
- Job search enhancement
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Unlock the full potential of your career with AI Career Assistant, the innovative app designed to elevate your job search to the next level. Say goodbye to the one-size-fits-all approach and hello to personalized, AI-powered resume optimization.
Retro Desktop Notes
Experience a nostalgic note-taking app that brings the charm of classic desktop computers to your mobile device. Enjoy a distraction-free writing experience with retro themes and essential organizational tools.
- Retro desktop themes
- Fast and simple editor
- Automatic saving
- Pin important notes
- Instant search
- Trash with restore
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Bring the charm of classic desktop computers to your pocket. Retro Memo is a nostalgic note-taking app inspired by vintage desktop operating systems. Designed for people who love retro interfaces, pixel-perfect details, and distraction-free writing. Instead of overwhelming you with unnecessary features, Retro Memo focuses on what matters most: writing, organizing, and enjoying the experience. FEATURES • Three beautiful retro desktop themes - Classic 95 - Platinum Mono - Luna Blue • Fast and simple note editor • Automatic saving • Pin important notes • Instant search • Sort your notes • Trash with restore support • Pixel-inspired desktop icons • Classic window interface • Retro typography • Privacy-friendly local storage NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. Whether you're capturing ideas, creating shopping lists, or writing quick reminders, Retro Memo makes every note feel like you're using a classic desktop computer again. A nostalgic experience, redesigned for modern iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro Desktop Notes at daily against Auto's every 2 months. Retro Desktop Notes also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Auto's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Auto sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Retro Desktop Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Auto against 5.0 for Retro Desktop Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Auto ships an update every 2 months, Retro Desktop Notes daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto | Retro Desktop Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LI-SHENG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | MARIE MORIKAGE |
Customer experience
Auto
Retro Desktop Notes
In-app purchases
Auto
- Premium User$2.991 Month
Retro Desktop Notes
- Retroプレミアム$1.99
