Comparison

LiveMemo vs LiveNote

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

Head to head
About

LiveMemo

Quickly jot down notes directly on your device's lock screen to ensure you don't forget important tasks or reminders. Notes can be set to appear for up to 12 hours, providing a convenient way to keep information visible when you need it most.

Highlights
  • Lock screen note creation
  • Notes visible up to 12 hours
  • Easy to use interface
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Features
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Write a note on the lock screen. Don't forget. [Features] - Easy to use - Lock screen notes up to 12 hours This app complies with Apple’s standard EULA. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LiveNote

This app displays your important notes and to-dos directly on your Lock Screen, eliminating the need to open an application. It leverages Live Activities to make your tasks instantly visible upon waking your device. Manage checkable task lists, save links, and keep your essential information front and center.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen Notes
  • Dynamic Island Support
  • To-Do Mode with Checkable Lists
  • Link Saving with Categories
  • Instant Reflection on Edits
  • Automatic Schedule Time Display
Features
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LiveNote — A memo app that appears directly on your Lock Screen. Have you ever written something down but still missed it? LiveNote displays your important notes and to-dos directly on your Lock Screen. No need to open the app. Just turn on your screen and check instantly. Powered by Live Activities, your notes and To-Dos appear on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. ■ Recommended for - People who often forget their notes - Users who actively use the Lock Screen - Anyone who wants their tasks always visible - Those who prefer a simple productivity app ■ Key Features ● Lock Screen Notes (Core Feature) - Display notes directly on the Lock Screen - Automatically show remaining time for schedules - Instant reflection when edited - Dynamic Island support ● To-Do Mode - Manage checkable task lists - Reorder and edit text - Paste multiple lines to automatically create separate To-Dos ● Link Saving (Additional Feature) - Save instantly from any app via Share - Organize by categories - Automatic title and thumbnail preview - Reorder link categories LiveNote does not collect personal data. - Contact: help@lvnt.my - Terms of Service : https://lvnt.my/terms/us - Privacy Policy : https://lvnt.my/privacy/us - Support : https://lvnt.my/support/us

Screenshots

LiveMemo4 screens
LiveNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LiveNote at none against LiveMemo's shown. LiveNote also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. LiveMemo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LiveNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LiveMemo against 5.0 for LiveNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveNote has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveMemo ships an update every 4 days, LiveNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LiveMemo versus LiveNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveMemoLiveNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better5.0 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings246 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYeonwoo LeeLVNT

Customer experience

LiveMemo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LiveNote

All ratings38 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LiveMemo

Subscriptions2
  • LiveMemo+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LiveMemo+ Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • LiveMemo+ Lifetime2 variants$14.99
3 purchases

LiveNote

Subscriptions2
  • LiveNote Pro Monthly Plan (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • LiveNote Pro Annual Plan (1 Year)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • LiveNote Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is LiveMemo free?
LiveMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveNote free?
LiveNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveMemo or LiveNote?
LiveMemo is rated higher. LiveMemo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LiveNote averages 5.0 from 46 ratings.
Do LiveMemo or LiveNote have ads?
LiveMemo shows ads; LiveNote does not.
Which is updated more often, LiveMemo or LiveNote?
LiveMemo ships an update every 4 days, and LiveNote weekly. Most recently, LiveMemo was updated on October 30, 2026 and LiveNote on November 5, 2026.

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