Comparison

Memory Ark vs NowLog

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

Head to head
About

Memory Ark

This app helps users combat forgetting by using the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve to create personalized review schedules. It offers features like task management, progress tracking, and smart rescheduling to make learning more efficient and effective.

Highlights
  • Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve integration
  • Daily and calendar task management
  • Task categorization with tags
  • Detailed review session data
  • Customizable memory curves
  • Smart task rescheduling
  • Retroactive check-in for missed tasks
Features
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The biggest challenge in memory is combating forgetting. Forgetting is a natural human tendency, and this principle was discovered long ago by Ebbinghaus, known as the famous Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve. Our software incorporates the Ebbinghaus Curve to create detailed reminder plans. Users only need to complete their daily tasks on time to achieve long-term memory, making learning more efficient. Learning itself is complex, and designing a simple and user-friendly app is our core principle. Features of this software: 1. Today's Tasks: Review the intelligently scheduled daily tasks on time. 2. Calendar Tasks: View the number of daily tasks at a glance for better planning. 3. All Tasks: All tasks are grouped by status, keeping progress fully under control. 4. Node Preview: Track detailed data on each review session for strategic planning. 5. Custom Curve: Customize your memory curve based on personal habits—what suits you best. 6. Task Tags: Categorize tasks systematically, with home page tasks displayed in tag order. 7. Smart Postponement: Delayed task nodes are automatically rescheduled, preventing memory confusion. 8. Retroactive Check-in: A powerful make-up feature—no matter how many days you missed, you can still check in. Auto-Renewable Subscription Service Description Subscription Services: Monthly Membership (Auto-Renewable Monthly) Annual Membership (Auto-Renewable Yearly) Subscription Prices: Monthly Membership: $0.99/month (approx. 3 CNY) Annual Membership: $2.99/year (approx. 18 CNY) Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Auto-Renewal: Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for another term. Cancellation: You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. No further charges will be applied after cancellation. Contact Us: If you encounter any issues, please contact us at: zhiledaoyuan@sina.com Terms of Use: https://www.yuque.com/zldy/ni1wwu/etyg8a76ok26n9c1 Privacy Policy: https://www.yuque.com/zldy/ni1wwu/upx1vcs1g1ng60pr

About

NowLog

Features
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Nowlog is the simplest way to log your day — fast, lightweight, and flexible. Type or speak anything you want to remember, add a tag, and you’re done. No heavy setup. No complicated journals. Just tiny logs you can create instantly. *Log anything instantly Type a short note Or tap the microphone to speak and auto-transcribe Entries save instantly while you stay in the flow of your day Great for logging: Weight Food Pregnancy notes Poop/pee logs Grocery needs Kids' habits Symptoms Little thoughts and reminders *Organize with simple tags Add tags like #kids, #weight, #food, #mood to group related logs. Later, browse everything for each tag. *Today and History Today View – add and edit the logs you create today Browse by Date – see what happened on any day Browse by Tags – filter your whole history by tag Past entries can be deleted, but cannot be edited in this version. *Designed to be effortless No login No accounts No cloud services Works fully offline Your data stays on your device Lightweight logging you'll actually keep up with.

Screenshots

Memory Ark4 screens
NowLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NowLog at none against Memory Ark's 2. NowLog also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Memory Ark's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Memory Ark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NowLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory Ark ships an update every 2 months, NowLog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Memory Ark versus NowLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory ArkNowLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer世超 徐Yue Wu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Memory Ark

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$2.991 Year
None

NowLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Memory Ark free?
Memory Ark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NowLog free?
NowLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Memory Ark or NowLog have ads?
Neither Memory Ark nor NowLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Memory Ark or NowLog?
Memory Ark ships an update every 2 months, and NowLog every 2 weeks. Most recently, Memory Ark was updated on September 19, 2026 and NowLog on September 20, 2026.

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