Comparison

Simple Memo Matelial vs PlainMemos

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

Head to head
About

Simple Memo Matelial

Features
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Simple! Create and edit notes. Search function. Sort the titles from the bottom. Intuitive operation.

About

PlainMemos

Features
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PlainMemos is the fastest private place to save quick text notes and voice memos without turning your thoughts into a workspace. Capture an idea, errand, draft, reminder, or spoken thought in seconds. Start a text memo when you want to type, or record a voice memo when speaking is faster. Organize later with folders and tags, search when you need something back, and export your library whenever you want a backup. PlainMemos is designed for people who want a simple capture inbox, not a bloated notes system. There are no accounts, no social features, no collaboration layers, and no tracking. Your memos stay on your device. Features: Create text memos quickly Record and play back voice memos Organize with folders and tags Search your memo library Share individual memos Export your full library as a ZIP backup Open quick capture from widgets and Shortcuts Light, dark, and system appearance options Local-first storage with no tracking PlainMemos helps you catch thoughts before they disappear, then get back to what you were doing.

Screenshots

Simple Memo Matelial4 screens
PlainMemos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlainMemos at none against Simple Memo Matelial's 2. Simple Memo Matelial's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Memo Matelial sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PlainMemos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Memo Matelial ships an update every 4 days, PlainMemos weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Simple Memo Matelial versus PlainMemos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Memo MatelialPlainMemos
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorikawa TatsunosukeElemental Development

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Memo Matelial

One-time2
  • Support developers$0.99
  • Support developers$2.99
None

PlainMemos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Memo Matelial free?
Simple Memo Matelial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlainMemos free?
PlainMemos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Memo Matelial or PlainMemos have ads?
Neither Simple Memo Matelial nor PlainMemos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Memo Matelial or PlainMemos?
Simple Memo Matelial ships an update every 4 days, and PlainMemos weekly. Most recently, Simple Memo Matelial was updated on October 7, 2026 and PlainMemos on October 5, 2026.

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