# TheSmartNotebook App vs Memorae

The clearest difference is rating: Memorae at 3.3 against TheSmartNotebook App's 1.0. Memorae also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 2). TheSmartNotebook App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memorae sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TheSmartNotebook App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Memorae holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memorae has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheSmartNotebook App | Memorae |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesmartnotebook-app/id6744987479/reviews) | **[3.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorae/id6756915818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | — | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual-Tec](https://appshunter.io/developer/498369221) | [Memorae Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863639710) |

## What reviewers say

### TheSmartNotebook App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesmartnotebook-app/id6744987479)

Scan handwritten notes to create digital, searchable documents. Organize and share your notes instantly to cloud storage with smart shortcuts. Enjoy the freedom of handwriting with digital efficiency.

**Highlights:** Scan handwritten notes, Digital note storage, OCR text search, Organize and share notes, Cloud storage integration, Quick sharing shortcuts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Memorae

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorae/id6756915818)

This app helps you offload the mental burden of remembering tasks and details. It acts as a personal memory assistant, storing information and providing timely reminders without overwhelming you. Designed for busy individuals seeking clarity and calm productivity.

**Highlights:** Offload mental load, Personal memory assistant, Timely reminders, Information storage and retrieval, Clear daily overview, Integration with messaging apps

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Origin Plan Monthly 30 OFF | $6.99 | per month |
| Origin Plan Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 2,000 Energy Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Supernova Plan Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 5,000 Energy Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Origin Plan Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Big Bang Plan Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Supernova Plan Yearly 25 OFF | $89.99 | per year |
| 10,000 Energy Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Supernova Plan Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Big Bang Plan Yearly | $359.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheSmartNotebook App free?

TheSmartNotebook App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Memorae free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheSmartNotebook App or Memorae?

Memorae is rated higher. TheSmartNotebook App averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Memorae averages 3.3 from 37 ratings.

### Do TheSmartNotebook App or Memorae have ads?

Neither TheSmartNotebook App nor Memorae shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheSmartNotebook App or Memorae?

TheSmartNotebook App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Memorae every 2 weeks. Most recently, TheSmartNotebook App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Memorae 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.*