Notebook vs Level Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notebook
This app lets you record daily notes and diary entries, viewing them together on a single page. It offers search, passcode protection, and iCloud sync for easy organization and access. Core features are free, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.
- Daily notes on one page
- Searchable past entries
- Passcode and biometric lock
- iCloud sync across devices
- Adjustable text size and Dark Mode
- Recover deleted notes
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Keep daily notes and diary entries together on one page. Turn pages like a book and revisit your past entries. Search, iCloud sync, and a passcode lock help you organize and access your notes. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Your day on one page See the notes and diary entries you write each day together on one page. Swipe or tap to turn pages and look back on everyday moments and memories. ■ Find past entries Use the contents list or search to find a note you want to revisit. Change a note's date to record plans or past events. ■ Make reading and writing comfortable Adjust the text size or use Dark Mode. Copy, print, or share your notes. ■ Protect access with a passcode Lock access to your diary with a passcode. Face ID / Touch ID is available on supported devices. ■ Sync between devices with iCloud With iCloud sync enabled, notes synchronize automatically between devices using the same Apple Account. iCloud sync is enabled by default for new installations. iCloud Drive and Notebook's iCloud access must be enabled, with available storage and a network connection. Synchronization may take time. iCloud sync and device backups are separate features. Check your sync status and backups before changing devices. ■ Recover deleted notes Recover notes within 30 days of deletion from Recently Deleted in Settings. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a one-time purchase, not a subscription. After changing devices, use Restore Purchases with the Apple Account used for your purchase. Over 2 million downloads worldwide. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from over 21,000 ratings across all countries and regions (October 2026). Capture your everyday moments, one page at a time.
Level Memo
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The More You Memo, the More Spirits Awaken. Level Memo is a gamified memo app that turns everyday note-taking into a small adventure. Write shopping lists, tomorrow's plans, task notes, ideas, or words of thanks. As you keep writing, Memo Spirits awaken and your collection grows. --- Simple Memo Features --- Start right away with no complicated setup. Create quick memos, organize them with folders, and use name tags (@tags) to find related notes easily. - Quick memo creation - Folders for organization - Name tags for people-related notes - Remaining character count - Simple, intuitive design --- Notifications --- Set reminders for important memos so you do not forget what matters. - Today and Tomorrow one-tap notifications - Date & Time notifications - Recurring notifications for daily, weekly, or monthly routines (Pro) --- EXP & Leveling --- Earn EXP when you create memos. Check your level, total EXP, and monthly EXP trends on the Profile screen. Small achievements help you keep your memo habit going. --- Memo Spirit Collection --- Memo Spirits awaken based on how you use the app, such as writing memos, setting notifications, and using folders. Rarity tiers include N, R, SR, SSR, and UR. N and R Spirits can be enjoyed for free. SR and higher Spirits are available with Pro. Discover silhouettes, unlock Spirits, and aim to complete your collection. --- Recommended For --- - Anyone looking for a simple memo app - Anyone who wants quick reminders - Anyone who wants to build a memo habit - Anyone who enjoys light game-like motivation - Anyone who likes collecting characters --- Pricing --- Free to download. No ads are shown in the initial release. Free: - Up to 40 notification memos and 40 record memos - Today, Tomorrow, and Date & Time notifications - Up to 3 folders - N and R Memo Spirits Pro: - Unlimited memo storage - Recurring notifications - Unlimited folders - SR, SSR, and UR Memo Spirits Pro is available as a monthly auto-renewing subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. --- Your Data Stays on Your Device --- Memos, tags, folders, notifications, quiet hours, themes, Spirits, and EXP are stored on your device. Your memo contents are not sent to external servers. --- Supported Environment --- iOS 17.0 or later Every memo has a story. Start your memo adventure with Level Memo. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Service Terms: https://levelmemo.it-frontier.jp/terms/en/ Privacy Policy: https://levelmemo.it-frontier.jp/privacy/en/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Level Memo at none against Notebook's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Level Memo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Notebook | Level Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koji Ito | IT FRONTIER, K.K. |
Bugs and requests
Notebook
Reported bugs
3 issues- Deleting entries causes the app to crash
- Long entries can cause the app to become unresponsive
- Password feature doesn't always work as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to insert photos and attachments
- Implement cloud sync and backup
- Allow more formatting options (font, size, color, bold, italic, etc.)
- Develop an iPad version with optimized layout
- Add a search function to easily find past entries
Level Memo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Notebook
- Remove Ads$6.99
Level Memo
- Level Memo Pro 月額$1.991 Month
- Level Memo Pro 買い切り$39.99









