Yaru Memo vs Focus Dive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Yaru Memo
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A little less to keep in your head. Yaru Memo gives your daily tasks and notes a simple place to live. Keep track of what you need to do, save things you want to remember, and take your day one step at a time. TWO LISTS, ONE APP Use Tasks for your to-dos and Notes for ideas, lists, and things you want to keep. Switch between them whenever you need to. MAKE IMPORTANT ITEMS STAND OUT Mark a task or note as important to show it in red. See what deserves your attention at a glance. SET REMINDERS FOR TASKS Choose a date and time when adding a task. View your scheduled reminders in one list, with important items easy to spot. Reminders for important tasks use the title "Important task". Completing or deleting a task cancels its reminder. KEEP WORK AND PERSONAL ITEMS CLEAR Choose Work or Personal when adding a task or note. Category icons help you tell them apart in your lists. CHECK, REORDER, AND TIDY UP Check off tasks as you finish them, and check notes when you have reviewed or remembered them. Put items in the order that works for you, delete individual items, or clear completed items. SAVE NOTES WITH THEIR DATES Notes show the date they were created, so you can see when you saved a thought or idea. SEE YOUR NEXT TASKS WITH WIDGETS Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see the unfinished tasks at the top of your list, in your chosen order. Check what to tackle next without opening the app. The number of tasks shown depends on the widget type. A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT Yaru Bunny and Memonnga offer friendly comments as you add items and make progress. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Use English or Japanese to match your device or app language setting. Dates follow the selected language and regional format. The tasks and notes you write stay exactly as you entered them; they are not automatically translated. The app contains ads. Notifications require permission in Settings. Start with one task. Save one thought. Make a little room for your day.
Focus Dive
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Your brain already knows how to dive deep. Focus Dive just helps you aim it. Stay longer. Go deeper. Collect what you find. - Depth-based focus timer - Ocean treasures as rewards - Built for brains that work differently - Gentle insights, no pressure For hyperfocusers, ADHD minds, and anyone who's tired of fighting their own brain. Dive in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Focus Dive at none against Yaru Memo's shown. Focus Dive also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yaru Memo ships an update every 6 months, Focus Dive every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yaru Memo | Focus Dive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daisuke Inoue | Seung Ah Shin |
In-app purchases
Yaru Memo
No in-app purchases
Focus Dive
No in-app purchases
Questions
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