monomemo Simple Memo vs Transcard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
monomemo Simple Memo
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monomemo is a memo app that lets you start writing the moment you open it. In fact, by the time the app launches, it already feels like you’re in the middle of typing. The keyboard pops up automatically from the start, so you don’t even need that extra tap on the screen. There is no network connection, only one memo, and saving happens instantly and automatically. The app is designed to be as light and fast as possible, keeping the same smooth experience no matter how long you use it. Even apps often called “simple” usually come with features you’d naturally expect. monomemo has almost none of them—there is truly nothing here except the ability to take notes. The design is so stripped down that you might hesitate to even call it “design.” But that’s exactly why monomemo feels unique: minimal, stress-free, and unlike anything else. Main Features - Only one memo. No files, no folders, no unnecessary management - Automatic, instant saving—always stored locally on the device (iCloud not supported) - Maximum size: 32 KB (enough for about 10,000 characters) - Absolutely no network communication - No settings for font, size, or color - Light/Dark mode follows the system setting - Widget support (3 sizes) with small text; tapping opens the app - Portrait orientation only - Software keyboard always visible (hidden when an external keyboard is connected) - Supports iPhone with iOS 17 or later
Transcard
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Translation → Flashcards (exportable to Anki) Key features: 1. Multilingual, bidirectional translation: Chinese, English, and German; supports both offline and online modes. 2. Anki flashcards: Tap a key point and the AI instantly generates flashcards with audio pronunciation, exportable to Anki. 3. Smart example sentences: Enter a word and the AI auto-detects the language, generating cloze-deletion flashcards with example sentences. 4. Subtitle capture: While watching videos, enable the subtitle-recognition floating overlay; tap important words in the subtitles to create an Flashcard with one click. Subscription Pricing for TransCard • 0,99$ for 6.000 Credits per 1 month • 2,99$ for 30.000 Credits per 3 monthes • 17.99$ for 30.000 Credits per 3 monthes Lifetime Auto-renewal Subscription Description: TransCard's free and paid users have access to exactly the same features. The difference is that paid users have more credits. When free users run out of usage counts, some features will be limited. After confirming the purchase and payment, your iTunes account will automatically renew the subscription. The Apple iTunes account will deduct the fee within 24 hours before the expiration date, and after successful deduction, the subscription period will be extended for another period. To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function in the iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. During the trial period, if you do not cancel the subscription, the iTunes account will automatically activate the subscription and deduct payment when the trial ends. Any unused trial period will be automatically invalidated after purchasing the subscription. It is your choice whether to cancel this service; if you choose not to cancel, we will activate the renewal service for the next billing period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://planlikeplay.cn/en/privacy-policy/privacy-anki-factory/ TransCard Supports learning French, Spanish, German, English and Chinese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: monomemo Simple Memo at none against Transcard's 3. Transcard's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Transcard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. monomemo Simple Memo asks for nothing beyond the download.
monomemo Simple Memo ships an update every 5 weeks, Transcard every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | monomemo Simple Memo | Transcard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VANILLASCRIPT Inc. | 豪源 颜 |
In-app purchases
monomemo Simple Memo
No in-app purchases
Transcard
- 1 Month VIP$0.991 Month
- 3 Months VIP$2.993 Months
- Lifetime VIP$17.99
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