Comparison

Postnote vs スタンダードMemo

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

Head to head

Postnote

Quick iCloud sync for ideas.

About

Postnote

Features

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Postnote is a simple, intuitive note manager built for unmatched speed. Capture your thoughts the moment they arise, with zero friction. With seamless iCloud sync, your ideas stay organized and accessible across all your devices, making it effortless to jot down and review your notes anytime, anywhere.

About

スタンダードMemo

Features

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スタンダードMemoは超シンプルなメモアプリです。余計な機能が一切ないので操作はとっても簡単です。毎日の仕事・生活のメモにぜひご活用下さい。

Screenshots

Postnote4 screens

スタンダードMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Postnote at none against スタンダードMemo's shown. Postnote also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). スタンダードMemo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Postnote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and スタンダードMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Postnote ships an update monthly, スタンダードMemo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Postnote versus スタンダードMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Postnote	スタンダードMemo
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.0	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	dai kawaguchi	KAIHAWK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Postnote

One-time1

Unlock note posting limit$1.99

1 purchases

スタンダードMemo

One-time1

スタンダードMemo プロ版$2.99

Questions

Is Postnote free?

Postnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is スタンダードMemo free?

スタンダードMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Postnote or スタンダードMemo have ads?

スタンダードMemo shows ads; Postnote does not.

Which is updated more often, Postnote or スタンダードMemo?

Postnote ships an update monthly, and スタンダードMemo every 3 months. Most recently, Postnote was updated on September 15, 2026 and スタンダードMemo on September 19, 2026.