# MemoSafe vs FlatNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: MemoSafe at every 9 days against FlatNote's every 2 months. MemoSafe also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). FlatNote's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MemoSafe against 5.0 for FlatNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MemoSafe has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MemoSafe ships an update every 9 days, FlatNote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MemoSafe | FlatNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memosafe/id6754256094/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashraf Adil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811169370) | [Kate Benediktsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781590714) |

## What reviewers say

### MemoSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memosafe/id6754256094)

Securely store all your digital information, including notes, passwords, and bank cards, in one encrypted app. Features smart notes, document scanning, and quick password access with advanced encryption and Face ID.

**Highlights:** Smart notes with photo and document scanning, Secure password storage and import, Bank card scanning with expiry alerts, Colored folders and quick search, Face ID and advanced encryption, Secure automatic backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlatNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712)

This app allows you to create and organize notes using markdown formatting. It offers live formatting, image support, and robust organization features. Your notes are stored as plain files and sync via iCloud across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live markdown formatting, Image embedding in notes, Folder organization and pinning, Real checkboxes, In-note search, Cross-device iCloud sync, Plain .md file export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MemoSafe free?

MemoSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlatNote free?

FlatNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MemoSafe or FlatNote?

MemoSafe and FlatNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MemoSafe or FlatNote have ads?

Neither MemoSafe nor FlatNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MemoSafe or FlatNote?

MemoSafe ships an update every 9 days, and FlatNote every 2 months. Most recently, MemoSafe was updated on October 24, 2026 and FlatNote on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*