MemoWhale vs Shared Notes +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MemoWhale
This app helps you quickly capture thoughts without immediate organization. It prioritizes simplicity and removing clutter, allowing you to collect ideas first and organize them later. Designed to help build a consistent note-taking habit.
- Ad-free note-taking
- Quick thought capture
- Delayed organization
- Clutter-free interface
- Habit building focus
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Ad-Free Quick Notes Has your "simple" memo app made things more complicated? Have you failed repeatedly to build a memo habit? MemoWhale is different. Instead of worrying about what to include, MemoWhale focuses on removing unnecessary clutter. Caught in the chaos of a busy life? Just collect your thoughts for now. Organizing can come later. Benjamin Franklin "The faintest ink is better than the best memory." Ernest Hemingway "If you make it a habit to write down your thoughts, you will unconsciously remember what is important." George Bernard Shaw "We waste too much time remembering useless information." Simplify your day with MemoWhale. Start now: Think fast, organize later.
Shared Notes +
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Shared Notes makes it easy to create, organize, and share notes with the people in your life. Create personal notes for yourself or share lists and ideas with friends, family, or anyone you choose. Changes stay synced through iCloud, so everyone can stay up to date across their Apple devices. With Shared Notes you can: β’ Create and organize notes and lists β’ Share notes with other people β’ Collaborate and keep shared content up to date β’ Access your notes across your Apple devices β’ Keep personal notes private β’ Use a simple, clean, and intuitive interface Whether youβre planning together, keeping track of important information, or simply organizing your everyday thoughts, Shared Notes gives you one easy place to keep everything connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MemoWhale at daily against Shared Notes +'s every 5 days. MemoWhale also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MemoWhale ships an update daily, Shared Notes + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MemoWhale | Shared Notes + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | junsik kim | KARYNA BASHYNSKA |
In-app purchases
MemoWhale
No in-app purchases
Shared Notes +
No in-app purchases









