Comparison

Simple Memo vs Done Log

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

Head to head
About

Simple Memo

Features
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Simple Memo - Checklist is a simple memo app that lets you quickly use both memos and checklists. Write down ideas as they come to you, or manage to-dos and shopping with checklists. With no complicated settings or operations, you can start writing whenever you need to. Use it as a memo pad, to-do list, or shopping list for everything from quick everyday notes to organizing your tasks. 【Main Features】 ・Quickly switch between memos and checklists ・Manage to-dos and shopping with checklists ・Swipe left or right to move between pages ・Create up to 10 pages ・Reorder and delete items ・Rename pages freely

About

Done Log

Features
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"Did I take my medicine?" "Did I lock the door?" — Done Log puts those doubts to rest. Tap once to record any routine task with a timestamp. Done Log resets automatically each day, so there's nothing to manage. ■ One-Tap Logging A single tap records the task with a timestamp. No typing, no hassle. ■ Auto-Reset Tasks reset automatically when you open the app each day. ■ Flexible Repeat Settings Choose from: every day, every N days (2–30), specific weekdays, or one-time only. ■ Multiple Completions Per Day Set how many times a task should be done each day (1–10) and track your progress (e.g. 2/3). ■ History Calendar Browse past completions by date with exact timestamps. ■ Smart Reminders Get reminded 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes before a task's scheduled time. Set a nightly reminder for anything left undone. ■ Dark Mode Follows your iOS system setting, or choose light/dark manually. ■ Bilingual Fully supports English and Japanese. Build better habits. Know for sure what you've done. Done Log keeps it simple.

Screenshots

Simple Memo4 screens
Done Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Done Log at none against Simple Memo's 1. Done Log also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Simple Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Done Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Memo ships an update every 2 months, Done Log every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Simple Memo versus Done Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple MemoDone Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSota YamamotoKenta Takeuchi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Memo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.49
None

Done Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Memo free?
Simple Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Done Log free?
Done Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Memo or Done Log have ads?
Both Simple Memo and Done Log show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Memo or Done Log?
Simple Memo ships an update every 2 months, and Done Log every 4 days. Most recently, Simple Memo was updated on September 11, 2026 and Done Log on September 8, 2026.

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