# Lightmark vs MeMemo

The clearest difference is monetization model: MeMemo at free against Lightmark's free with in-app purchases. MeMemo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Lightmark's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightmark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MeMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lightmark against 5.0 for MeMemo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Lightmark's written reviews are positive against 97% of MeMemo's.

Lightmark ships an update every 3 weeks, MeMemo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightmark | MeMemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmarkprivate-diary-and-time/id6740918794/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mememo-journal-diary-plans/id6760353728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 97.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [璐 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526979591) | [行滨 于](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883960607) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmarkprivate-diary-and-time/id6740918794)

This app encourages honest self-reflection by allowing users to record thoughts, emotions, and memories without the ability to edit entries after submission. It supports text, voice, photos, and videos, offering a multi-sensory journaling experience. A unique visual timeline helps users see their journey over time.

**Highlights:** Uneditable entries, Text, voice, photo, and video recording, Tag system for organization, Annual 'Lightmap' visualization, Daily timeline archive, Minimalist interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### MeMemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mememo-journal-diary-plans/id6760353728)

This minimalist journaling app helps you reflect on your past, present, and future. Organize your life across various time scales, capture thoughts with keywords or notes, and access your entries instantly. Enjoy a clean interface designed for deep reflection and long-term life planning.

**Highlights:** Life laid out as a grid, Yearbook and calendar views, Record across five scales, Capture entries four ways, Minimalist design, Home screen widgets, Instant search, Private iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightmark free?

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

### Is MeMemo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightmark or MeMemo?

MeMemo is rated higher. Lightmark averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MeMemo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lightmark or MeMemo have ads?

Neither Lightmark nor MeMemo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightmark or MeMemo?

Lightmark ships an update every 3 weeks, and MeMemo weekly. Most recently, Lightmark was updated on September 15, 2026 and MeMemo on September 22, 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.*