Comparison

MindKeep Pro vs DahongMemo

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

Head to head
About

MindKeep Pro

This app redefines personal organization with a fluid interface for capturing ideas, managing reminders, and journaling. It offers seamless syncing across devices, advanced task management, and biometric security for a focused and inspired experience.

Highlights
  • Liquid Glass interface
  • Handwriting and OCR capture
  • Seamless iCloud Sync
  • Smart Notes with color-coding and tags
  • Advanced reminders and notifications
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Journaling with customization
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Built for Productivity. Evolved for You. MindKeep Pro 5 redefines personal productivity with its groundbreaking Liquid Glass interface, MindKeep Snap handwriting and OCR capture, and Echo of the Past legacy features—all wrapped in a refined experience that adapts beautifully to you. With Version 5, MindKeep Pro transitions fully into its next-generation platform, offering unmatched performance, deep customization, and a freemium model that lets you start free and expand with powerful in-app upgrades. Why Choose MindKeep Pro 5 MindKeep Pro 5 blends clarity, creativity, and control. Whether you’re capturing ideas, managing reminders, or journaling your thoughts, every action feels fluid and intentional. Its modern design, built with Liquid Glass visuals and Aurora motion, keeps you focused and inspired. Powerful Features to Elevate Your Productivity • Seamless iCloud Sync – Keep your notes, reminders, and lists synchronized across all your Apple devices. • Smart Notes – Color-code, tag, and filter your notes for effortless organization. • Advanced Reminders – Schedule one-time or recurring notifications so you never miss what matters. • Sticky Notes 2.0 – Pin ideas and quick memos to your home screen with new designs and colors. • Lists & To-Dos – Manage daily tasks and projects with simple, intuitive checklists. • Voice Assist – Add notes or reminders hands-free with quick voice commands. • Journal Reimagined – Write, reflect, and personalize entries with emojis, colors, and smooth scrolling layouts. • Clean Slate Hub – Wipe only what you choose—Notes, Reminders, Lists, Journal, or everything at once. • Biometric Security – Protect your workspace with Face ID or Touch ID authentication. • Pro Shop – Unlock premium tools like MindKeep Snap, StickyDesigner, and the Rewards Shop through in-app purchases. A New Standard for Focus and Flow Every corner of MindKeep Pro 5 is crafted for elegance and speed. From the Liquid Glass transitions to Aurora-smooth animations, you’ll experience productivity that feels effortless and immersive. It’s ad-free, intuitive, and designed for the way you work. Experience the Future of Productivity. Download MindKeep Pro 5 today and discover what it means to truly stay in flow.

About

DahongMemo

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For anyone who wants to save a thought before it slips away, DahongMemo opens straight into a simple writing flow. Write first, then add a folder or tags only when they help you organize. No DahongMemo account, ads, or third-party tracking. Memos stay on your device unless you choose private iCloud sync. WRITE WITHOUT THE SETUP • Start with one flexible memo body—no title required • Keep a draft safe while you choose a folder and multiple tags • Read, edit, favorite, move, or delete a memo with undo support FIND WHAT YOU SAVED • Search memo text, folders, and tags together • Narrow results with folder and tag filters • Return to your search context after opening a result • Revisit favorites and recent memos from Home MAKE THE SPACE YOURS • Organize with a protected default folder and your own folders • Create and manage colored tags • Choose Dahong, Peach, Sky, or Lavender in Light, Dark, or System appearance • Cycle through favorite memos in Medium and Large Home Screen widgets LOCAL FIRST, ICLOUD BY CHOICE DahongMemo starts on this device. If you opt in, your memos, folders, tags, and favorites can sync through your private iCloud account. The developer does not operate a memo server. You can create up to 50 current memos for free. An optional one-time Lifetime Unlock removes the new-memo limit. Existing memos, editing, search, folders, tags, themes, widgets, and iCloud remain available without purchase.

Screenshots

MindKeep Pro4 screens
DahongMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DahongMemo at 18.6 against MindKeep Pro's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MindKeep Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and DahongMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindKeep Pro ships an update monthly, DahongMemo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MindKeep Pro versus DahongMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindKeep ProDahongMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph CimoYoungWon Studio

In-app purchases

11 purchases

MindKeep Pro

One-time11
  • MindKeep Snap$0.99
  • Recurring Reminders$0.99
  • Customization$0.99
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  • More Reminders$0.99
  • More Lists$0.99
  • MindKeep Pro Journal$0.99
  • More Sticky Notes$0.99
  • MindWriter Bundle$1.99
  • Reminder Bundle$1.99
  • Customizer Bundle$1.99
  • Mega MindKeep Pro Bundle$3.99
1 purchases

DahongMemo

One-time1
  • Unlimited Memos$1.99

Questions

Is MindKeep Pro free?
MindKeep Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DahongMemo free?
DahongMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindKeep Pro or DahongMemo have ads?
Neither MindKeep Pro nor DahongMemo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MindKeep Pro or DahongMemo?
MindKeep Pro ships an update monthly, and DahongMemo every 3 weeks. Most recently, MindKeep Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and DahongMemo on October 20, 2026.

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