Comparison

Simple Memo Matelial vs Fragments

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Fragments

Features
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Write now, organize later. Fragments is a minimal note-taking app designed to capture your everyday thoughts the exact moment they happen. A sudden flash of inspiration, an insight from a book, a phrase that comes to mind on a walk. Or even your child's funny little quotes. Capture those fleeting thoughts instantly, before you lose them while looking for a folder or creating a new note. Once you finish writing, the screen returns to a clean, blank slate, always ready for your next thought. It simply exists as a quiet place to ensure you never let an important note slip away. ā–  Basic Features (Free) 惻 Instant Capture: The keyboard pops up the moment you open the app. The entry screen is completely ad-free for all users, allowing you to start typing instantly. 惻 Reliable Auto-Save: Your typing is recorded constantly. Even if the app closes unexpectedly, your unfinished notes will never be lost. 惻 Simple Timeline & Quick Trash: Notes are stacked chronologically for easy review. In the detail view, you can quickly discard unwanted notes into the Trash and smoothly swipe to the next one. (Up to 100 fragments can be saved in the free version). 惻 iCloud Sync: Notes are automatically stored safely in iCloud. Seamlessly carry over your data when changing devices. 惻 Studio: A unique workspace where you can bring your saved notes onto the screen and physically arrange them like puzzle pieces to build new texts. ā–  Fragments Pro (One-Time Purchase) Unlock full functionality and remove all remaining ads to tailor the tool perfectly to your needs. 惻 Completely Ad-Free: All in-app ads (including Library and Studio) are completely removed, providing a perfectly quiet space. 惻 Unlimited Fragments: The 100-note limit is removed. Save as many thoughts as you want without restriction. 惻 Folder Organization: Create unlimited folders to categorize and sort your accumulated notes by project or purpose whenever you have the time. 惻 Premium Themes: Unlock 12 additional carefully curated, calming colors, allowing you to customize the entire app from a total of 15 beautiful palettes. 惻 Premium App Icons: Personalize your home screen by choosing from a selection of exclusive icon designs. 惻 Advanced Export: Easily export your accumulated notes in bulk as .txt or .csv files for smooth data integration with your PC or other tools.

Screenshots

Simple Memo Matelial4 screens
Fragments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Memo Matelial at none against Fragments's shown. Simple Memo Matelial also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Simple Memo Matelial sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Fragments sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Memo Matelial ships an update every 4 days, Fragments every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Simple Memo Matelial versus Fragments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Memo MatelialFragments
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorikawa TatsunosukeTakehiro Asano

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Memo Matelial

One-time2
  • Support developers$0.99
  • Support developers$2.99
1 purchases

Fragments

One-time1
  • Fragments Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Simple Memo Matelial free?
Simple Memo Matelial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fragments free?
Fragments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Memo Matelial or Fragments have ads?
Fragments shows ads; Simple Memo Matelial does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Memo Matelial or Fragments?
Simple Memo Matelial ships an update every 4 days, and Fragments every 3 days. Most recently, Simple Memo Matelial was updated on September 20, 2026 and Fragments on August 13, 2026.

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