Comparison

Notes for iPhone vs Meno

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

Head to head
About

Notes for iPhone

Easily create reminders and take notes with an intuitive interface. Manage your notes and tasks directly from your Apple Watch, and access your most recent entries via widgets. Personalize your experience with themes and ensure your data is backed up and synced across devices.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch management
  • Voice dictation for notes
  • Widget for quick access
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Customizable themes
  • To-do list functionality
  • Color markers for notes
Features
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Just you and your note. YepNotes is a clean and focused note-taking app designed to give you a simple space to write, without visual clutter or unnecessary distractions. It is made for the small things you do not want to forget: an idea, a shopping list, a task for later, a Wi-Fi code, a parking spot, a recipe or an important reminder. A clean and fast way to capture quick notes, lists and reminders. Open, write, swipe, done. ◆ Just you and your note YepNotes is designed around a simple idea: when you need to write something down, the app should stay out of the way. No heavy workspace, no crowded interface, just a clear place for your note. ◆ Quick notes, without friction Capture your ideas in seconds with a simple and focused note-taking experience. YepNotes helps you save small thoughts, memos, lists and reminders without complicated menus. ◆ Designed around gestures YepNotes keeps the interface clean with natural swipe gestures. Swipe to save, cancel, delete, create notes or access quick actions without adding buttons everywhere. ◆ Notes, photos and checklists Create simple notes with text, photos and checklists. Keep everything useful in one place, whether you are preparing a list, saving an idea or organizing a task. ◆ Reminders and notifications Add reminders to your notes and get notified at the right time. Perfect for tasks, appointments, shopping lists or anything you do not want to forget. ◆ Tasks and to-do lists Turn quick notes into simple tasks. Use YepNotes to manage your priorities, prepare your day, organize a recipe or keep track of things to do. ◆ Lists and color markers Organize your notes with lists and colors. Keep important notes easy to spot and sort your ideas, lists, tasks and memos in a way that makes sense to you. ◆ Siri Shortcuts Create notes faster with Siri Shortcuts. Add a note to a list, create a note with a reminder, or save a note directly in a specific list without opening the app. ◆ iCloud sync Sync your notes across your Apple devices with iCloud. Keep your notes with you on iPhone, iPad and more. ◆ YepNotes on Apple Watch Create notes by dictation, add reminders, manage lists, delete notes and mark important notes with colors directly from your Apple Watch. ◆ Widgets for quick access Add YepNotes widgets to quickly see your recent notes, reminders and important information on your Home Screen, Lock Screen or Today View. ◆ Customizable themes Personalize YepNotes with different themes and make your note-taking experience feel more comfortable and personal. ◆ YepNotes Pro Unlock more ways to organize your notes with YepNotes Pro. Customize your note lists with icons and colors, create more than 10 note lists, and use advanced list widgets to keep your notes visible and easy to access. Choose the Pro option that fits you best: monthly, yearly or lifetime. YepNotes is not made to be a heavy workspace. It is made to help you capture quick notes, simple lists and everyday reminders with less friction. Just you and your note. Download YepNotes and start taking simple notes faster. __________ Twitter: YepNoteS Terms of Use: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/en/privacy-policy/

About

Meno

Features
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Meno is a notepad built on one idea: what you write is meant to disappear. Open the app and start writing instantly. No accounts, no folders, no clutter — just a clean white page. Swipe left or right, or leave the app, and your note is gone. Meno is the perfect space for passing thoughts, quick drafts, sensitive notes, and anything you don't want lingering on your phone. Need something to last a little longer? Create a Timed Note. Choose how long it should live — from a few minutes up to 24 hours — and it will quietly delete itself when time runs out. Your first Timed Note each day is free; after that, watch a short ad to create as many as you like. FEATURES - Instant, distraction-free writing on a clean white page - Swipe to erase — or simply leave the app and it's gone - Timed Notes that self-delete after up to 24 hours - One free Timed Note every day - Adjustable text size - No accounts. No cloud. Your notes never leave your device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Meno has no servers and no sign-up. Notes exist only on your device and vanish by design. Nothing you write is ever collected or stored by us. Write it down. Let it go.

Screenshots

Notes for iPhone4 screens
Meno3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meno at none against Notes for iPhone's 3. Notes for iPhone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Notes for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Meno asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, Meno every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notes for iPhone versus Meno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for iPhoneMeno
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarim AngamaJuyeon Lee

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notes for iPhone

Subscriptions2
  • YepNotes Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • YepNoteS Pro Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • YepNoteS Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

Meno

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes for iPhone free?
Notes for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meno free?
Meno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notes for iPhone or Meno have ads?
Meno shows ads; Notes for iPhone does not.
Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or Meno?
Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, and Meno every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on November 6, 2026 and Meno on November 5, 2026.

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