Comparison

Today Clock vs VS Memo

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

Head to head
About

Today Clock

Features
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Today is a new time management app that lets you intuitively grasp your daily schedule. Instead of chasing text lists, your events are overlaid on a clock face, allowing you to see at a glance exactly where you are in the day and how much time you have until your next appointment. ■ Key Features ・See your schedule just by looking at the clock  Events are displayed directly on the clock face, giving you an intuitive sense of remaining time and the gap until your next task. ・Simple schedule checking & editing  Swipe up on the screen to view a list of the day's events. Checking, editing, and deleting is seamless. ・Sync with your device calendar  Integrate events already saved on your iPhone directly into the clock display. You can toggle this ON/OFF as needed. ・Auto-sync data across devices (※New Feature)  Share data across multiple devices like iPhone and iPad via iCloud.  Smoothly switch between using your iPhone on the go and your iPad at home. ・Voice input by double-tapping the background  Add events with your voice when your hands are full.  Examples: "Meeting at 1 PM," "Change previous event to 3 PM," "Delete 7 PM event." ・Voice Input Usage Limits  ◆ Free Users: Up to 10 times total  ◆ Pro Plan: Up to 20 times per day ・Long press for Stopwatch  Instantly measure time for work, exercise, or study. Long press again to return to the clock display. ・Widget Support  Check your next event right from your Home Screen without opening the app. ・Rich Customization  Adjust background colors, clock face designs, numbers, and time format (12h/24h) to suit your style. ・Notifications  Get accurate notifications at the start time of events. Perfect for keeping track of tasks you might forget. ■ How to Use ◆ Allow access to Calendar and Notifications upon first launch ◆ Customize colors and clock face format in Settings ◆ How to add events  ・Manual add via the + button in the top right  ・Voice input by double-tapping the background ◆ How to use the Stopwatch  ・Long press the clock to switch to Stopwatch  ・Long press again to return to Clock view ■ Notes ・Data cannot be restored once deleted ・There are usage limits for voice input ・Privacy Policy: https://portal-43450.firebaseapp.com/today/ ・Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For feedback or requests, please send us a message via "Contact Us" in the app.

About

VS Memo

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VS Memo is a memo application with a sophisticated interface inspired by Visual Studio Code. Perfect for developers, tech professionals, and anyone who appreciates an IDE-style UI. *(This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft or Visual Studio Code.)* **Key Features** • **IDE-Style Editor Interface** - Clean, VSCode-inspired design - Customizable syntax highlighting - Flexible coloring rules using regular expressions • **Typing Playback Animation** - Watch your notes come to life with typing animation when opened - Adjustable playback speed (normal/fast/skip) - Unique and impressive note viewing experience • **Powerful Editing Tools** - Undo/Redo functionality (up to 10 steps) - Edit lock to prevent accidental changes - Auto-save to protect your important notes • **Complete Offline Support** - All data stored locally on your device - No cloud sync required - privacy protected - Full functionality without internet connection • **Customization Options** - Dark mode / Light mode toggle - Create custom syntax rules with regular expressions - Japanese and English localization support • **Simple, Intuitive Operation** - Easy-to-use drawer menu - Quick access from memo list - Smooth memo switching **Premium Features** For those who want an ad-free experience, we offer a premium subscription. Choose between monthly or annual plans to completely remove all advertisements. **Perfect For** - Developers familiar with coding - Those who prefer IDE-style interfaces - Privacy-conscious users - Anyone seeking a simple yet powerful memo app - Task management and code snippet storage **Start Free Today** All basic features are available for free. Download now and discover a new way to take notes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Today Clock4 screens
VS Memo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VS Memo at none against Today Clock's shown. VS Memo also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Today Clock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and VS Memo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Today Clock ships an update weekly, VS Memo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Today Clock versus VS Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToday ClockVS Memo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshiki MinakataAkiyuki Genno

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Today Clock

Subscriptions4
  • Today Plus$0.491 Month
  • Today Pro$1.991 Month
  • Today Plus$6.991 Year
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  • Today Pro$19.991 Year
1 purchases

VS Memo

Subscriptions1
  • VS Memo Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Today Clock free?
Today Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VS Memo free?
VS Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Today Clock or VS Memo have ads?
Today Clock shows ads; VS Memo does not.
Which is updated more often, Today Clock or VS Memo?
Today Clock ships an update weekly, and VS Memo every 2 days. Most recently, Today Clock was updated on October 11, 2026 and VS Memo on October 2, 2026.

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