Comparison

RunMemo vs DayPad

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

Head to head
About

RunMemo

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Capture ideas instantly. Discover insights with AI. RunMemo is a lightweight note-capture app designed for people on the move. Quickly save ideas, insights, and action steps from your iPhone or Apple Watch, then optionally explore them with AI-powered insights. Core note-taking features are free to use.
AI Insights are available with an optional subscription. RunMemo keeps things simple: no clutter, no distractions—just fast note capture and powerful insight when you want it. Core Features (Free) • Quickly capture ideas and notes on iPhone or Apple Watch
• Notes sync seamlessly across your devices
• Add default or custom tags to organize your notes
• Sort notes by date or tags
• Capture patterns and trends in the My Insights tab
• Set reminders for ideas you want to act on later
• Add, view, edit, tag, or delete notes directly from your Apple Watch
• Quickly access notes using widgets and Apple Watch complications
• Offline-first design — notes are stored securely on your device
• Privacy focused — no tracking or data collection AI Insights (Optional Subscription) AI Insights lets you interact with your notes to uncover patterns, trends, and new ideas. You choose which notes are analyzed, and AI helps you explore connections between your thoughts. AI Insights are powered by advanced language models and include: • Interactive AI chat about your notes
• Pattern recognition across ideas and insights
• Suggestions and reflections based on your entries
• Personal insight tracking Subscriptions include a 7-day free trial, then: • $0.99 per month
• $9.99 per year Each subscription includes AI usage up to 300,000 tokens per 30-day period. Designed for thinkers on the move RunMemo was originally designed for runners who get their best ideas while moving, but it works just as well for anyone who wants a simple place to capture and reflect on ideas throughout the day. Privacy RunMemo is built with privacy in mind. Your notes remain under your control and are only analyzed by AI when you choose to use AI Insights. Privacy Policy:
https://terms.abbond.com Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DayPad

This app offers a calm and focused approach to weekly planning. It allows users to build daily task lists, view their entire week, and capture ideas for later without overwhelming complexity. Organize your life with dedicated folders for different areas.

Highlights
  • Daily task lists
  • Clear weekly view
  • Capture ideas for later
  • Organize with folders
  • Simple interface
  • One-time purchase option
Features
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Finally, a planner that doesn't overwhelm you. DayPad is your calm weekly companion - plan today, capture ideas for later, and stay on top of your week without the noise of complex apps. PLAN YOUR DAY Build simple daily task lists and focus on what actually matters today. SEE YOUR WEEK Get a clear weekly view and move tasks between days with ease. CAPTURE FOR LATER The Shelf holds tasks, errands, and ideas that don't need a date yet - so nothing falls through the cracks. STAY ORGANIZED Use folders to separate areas of your life: work, home, shopping, personal, and more. No dashboards. No project timelines. No endless settings. Just a clean space for your tasks. DAYPAD PLUS - OWN IT FOREVER One-time purchase. No subscription. Unlock custom folders, themes, iCloud Sync, and all future Plus features. DAYPAD WORKS GREAT FOR: • Daily task lists and weekly planning • Errands, ideas and personal plans • Tasks without a specific date • Anyone tired of overcomplicated apps Download DayPad and make your week feel manageable.

Screenshots

RunMemo1 screens
DayPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DayPad at 15.0 against RunMemo's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. RunMemo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DayPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunMemo ships an update fortnightly, DayPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RunMemo versus DayPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunMemoDayPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbbond Sellers, LLCOleksandr Nikolaiev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunMemo

Subscriptions2
  • RunMemo Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • RunMemo Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

DayPad

One-time1
  • DayPad Plus$4.99

Questions

Is RunMemo free?
RunMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayPad free?
DayPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunMemo or DayPad have ads?
Neither RunMemo nor DayPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunMemo or DayPad?
RunMemo ships an update fortnightly, and DayPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, RunMemo was updated on October 25, 2026 and DayPad on November 5, 2026.

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