# Ripple vs Mento App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ripple at 88% against Mento App's 0%. Ripple also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). Mento App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ripple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Mento App sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ripple holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ripple has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ripple's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mento App's.

Ripple ships an update every 11 days, Mento App every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ripple | Mento App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-minimalist-notebook/id6739746217/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mento-app/id6747315380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508549980) | [Mirko Salvia](https://appshunter.io/developer/994543497) |

## What reviewers say

### Ripple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-minimalist-notebook/id6739746217)

Capture ideas and inspirations with a minimalist notebook app. Enjoy a distraction-free writing experience with customizable colors, flexible note modes, and intuitive gestures. Prioritizes privacy with local storage and optional iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free note-taking, Vibrant colorful notes, Customizable interface, Flexible note modes (sticky, list), Magic gestures for navigation, Local data storage, iCloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| All Time Membership | $3.99 | one-time |


### Mento App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mento-app/id6747315380)

A minimalist note-taking app designed for distraction-free writing. It offers a clean interface with no formatting or folders, saving notes instantly and locally. Ideal for users who prioritize simplicity and focus.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, Distraction-free writing, No formatting or folders, Instant local saving, No account required, No subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Donation | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ripple free?

Ripple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mento App free?

Mento App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ripple or Mento App?

Ripple is rated higher. Ripple averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Mento App averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ripple or Mento App have ads?

Neither Ripple nor Mento App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ripple or Mento App?

Ripple ships an update every 11 days, and Mento App every 2 days. Most recently, Ripple was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mento App on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*