Comparison

Quick Memo vs Hidamari

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Quick Memo

Features
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Movies you've watched, books you've read, places you've been, great restaurants and cafes— Have you ever tried to keep track of these experiences, only to give up because it felt like too much work? Quick Memo is designed for people just like you. Simply add a title and a 5-star rating, and you're done. It's a simple, easy-to-stick-with journaling app that makes logging your experiences effortless. When you want to add more detail, you can attach photos, URLs, comments, and tags—totally optional. Jot it down quickly now, and add details later if you want. That works too. Whether you're busy or just not into tedious record-keeping, Quick Memo lets you capture the moment—fast. Ready to restart a journaling habit that never stuck? Let's make it quick. ■ Perfect For You If... This app is for anyone who's tried to log their experiences but couldn't make it a habit: You want an easy way to record your thoughts on cafes and restaurants you visit You want to keep track of movie and book ratings You want to look back on your travel experiences You love wine or coffee and want to remember your favorite picks You want to save memories from events and shows you attend ■ Key Features 【Quick Logging】 Log with just a title and star rating (1–5) Add URLs, images, tags, and comments when you want more detail 【Easy-to-Browse List】 Filter by most recent, by month/year, or by tag Sort by rating (highest or lowest first) Full-text search to quickly find what you're looking for 【Data Management】 Export/Import via JSON files Back up your important records anytime 【Reminder Notifications】 Get a reminder if you haven't logged anything in a week 【Japanese/English Support】 Switch languages within the app ■ Free with Peace of Mind Log up to 50 entries for free Watch video ads to unlock more slots ■ Premium Version Ad-free experience Unlimited memo storage Monthly or yearly subscription plans Terms of Use: https://quickmemo.studio.site/terms

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Hidamari

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誰かにかけてもらった親切も、あなたが誰かに渡したやさしさも。ほんの小さな出来事を書きとめていくと、あなたとまわりの人たちのあいだに「心の安全基地」——ほっとできる、心のよりどころ——が、少しずつ育っていきます。 そしてその安全基地は、いつもポケットの中にあります。心がゆれた日も、スマホを開けば、あなたを支えてくれる思い出がそこにある。Hidamari は、持ち歩ける小さな居場所です。 ■ こんなことができます ・受け取ったやさしさ/渡したやさしさを記録 ・大切な人を「メンバー」として登録し、相手ごとに振り返り ・月ごとのリフレクションで、その期間のやさしさをふり返る ・写真を添えて、思い出として残す ■ プライバシーを最優先に ・すべてのデータは、あなたの端末の中だけに保存されます ・サーバーへの送信は一切ありません ・アカウント登録・ログインは不要。インストールしてすぐに使えます ・オフラインでも、すべての機能が使えます ■ 広告なし・完全無料 Hidamari は広告を表示せず、機能はすべて無料でお使いいただけます。

Screenshots

Quick Memo4 screens
Hidamari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hidamari at 13.0 against Quick Memo's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Memo ships an update every 2 weeks, Hidamari weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Quick Memo versus Hidamari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick MemoHidamari
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuji IshibashiDaichi Maruyama

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Quick Memo

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアムプラン(月額)$0.991 Month
  • プレミアムプラン(年額)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • 有料版を購入$1.99
3 purchases

Hidamari

One-time3
  • コーヒー1杯ぶんの応援$0.99
  • Hidamariを応援$2.99
  • たっぷり応援$5.99

Questions

Is Quick Memo free?
Quick Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidamari free?
Hidamari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quick Memo or Hidamari have ads?
Neither Quick Memo nor Hidamari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Memo or Hidamari?
Quick Memo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hidamari weekly. Most recently, Quick Memo was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hidamari on October 25, 2026.

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