Comparison

Note26 vs Memly

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

Head to head
About

Note26

This app offers a unique approach to note-taking by integrating directly with your calendar. Simply select a date and start typing your thoughts, to-do lists, or journal entries without any rigid structure. It provides a streamlined way to organize your life by day.

Highlights
  • One note per day organization
  • Instant writing without forms
  • Markdown support buttons
  • Calendar integration
  • To-do lists and reminders
Features
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Note26 is a lightweight, date-focused note-taking app that blends the clarity of a calendar with the freedom of writing. No titles, no time slots — just pick a day and type. It’s that simple. Unlike traditional calendar apps that require structured inputs like time, location, and titles, Note26 removes all friction. Whether you're writing a to-do list, shopping reminder, journal entry, or trip plan — just tap a date and start typing. Key Features - One note per day Organize your thoughts by date — your calendar becomes your notebook. - Instant writing No need to fill out forms. Select a day and write what matters. - Markdown support buttons Use simple buttons to add bullet points, dividers, and checklists — all rendered live as you type.

About

Memly

Capture inspiration instantly with a frictionless note-taking app. It features AI-powered tagging, seamless cloud sync, and insightful statistics to help you organize your thoughts and track your creative habits. Secure your notes with biometric protection.

Highlights
  • Instant note capture
  • AI-powered smart tagging
  • Seamless cloud sync and backup
  • Biometric privacy lock
  • Insightful writing statistics
  • Blazing-fast search
Features
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Memly Note — catch ideas before they disappear. Designed for thinkers, makers and day-dreamers who need a friction-free place to jot sparks of inspiration. Why you’ll love it • Instant capture – one tap to start writing (or dictating) so nothing slows you down. • Smart tags – AI suggests and manages tags automatically; your notes organize themselves. • Seamless cloud sync & backup – every note is saved in real time and follows you to all your devices. • Sign in with Apple – private, password-free access in seconds. • Insightful stats – see writing streaks, peak creative hours and your most-used tags at a glance. • Privacy lock – Face ID / Touch ID launch protection keeps curious eyes out. • Blazing-fast search – type a word and find any note in milliseconds. Stop letting good ideas slip away. Download Memly Note today and turn flashes of thought into lasting creations.

Screenshots

Note264 screens
Memly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memly at none against Note26's 1. Note26's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Note26 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Memly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Note26 against 5.0 for Memly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note26 ships an update monthly, Memly every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Note26 versus Memly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote26Memly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNote26 Inc.春喜 严

Customer experience

Note26

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Memly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Note26

Subscriptions1
  • Note26 Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

Memly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note26 free?
Note26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memly free?
Memly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Note26 or Memly?
Note26 and Memly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Note26 or Memly have ads?
Neither Note26 nor Memly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note26 or Memly?
Note26 ships an update monthly, and Memly every 5 months. Most recently, Note26 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Memly on October 30, 2026.

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