# AkuMemo vs NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records at 100% against AkuMemo's 0%. NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and ads (none vs shown). AkuMemo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records is free to download; AkuMemo costs $9.99 up front. AkuMemo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AkuMemo ships an update weekly, NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AkuMemo | NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-journalarchiverecords/id6670303253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 121 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kimihiro Harabuchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/667943948) | [YUUSUI KASHIWAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711666436) |

## What reviewers say

### AkuMemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akumemo/id667943945)

Manage detailed event reports, including dates, attendees, and expenses. Automatically aggregate data for rankings and utilize widgets for quick access to event statistics. Share your reports with others and customize the app's appearance.

**Highlights:** Detailed event report management, Automatic data aggregation and rankings, Customizable widgets for event statistics, Optional web platform for shared reports, Integration with social media and messaging apps, App customization options

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per month |


### NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-journalarchiverecords/id6670303253)

Organize your thoughts, memories, and personal data with customizable entries. Combine text, images, ratings, and links, then use categories and tags to easily find and manage your information.

**Highlights:** Customizable entries with text, images, ratings, and links, Organize with categories and tags, Filter, search, and sort notes, Multiple layout styles for note lists, Light and dark mode support, View entry statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AkuMemo free?

AkuMemo costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records free?

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do AkuMemo or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records have ads?

AkuMemo shows ads; NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records does not.

### Which is updated more often, AkuMemo or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records?

AkuMemo ships an update weekly, and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records every 3 weeks. Most recently, AkuMemo was updated on October 4, 2026 and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records on October 1, 2026.

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