Comparison

Jotable vs FindMemo

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

Head to head
About

Jotable

Features
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Organize by Categories Keep your ideas tidy with easy-to-manage categories. Smart Note Formatting Add automatic dashes, numbering, checkboxes, and links as you type β€” no extra steps required. Customizable Text Adjust font size, color, bold, underline, and strikethrough to make your notes your own. iCloud Sync Your notes stay up-to-date and available on all your Apple devices. Just Notes β€” Nothing Else No AI. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just a clean, focused space for your thoughts.

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FindMemo

Features
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"Where did I write that note again?" FindMemo was built to take away that little everyday frustration β€” notes you can always find. Jot down whatever comes to mind, then pull it back up the moment you need it. FindMemo keeps the simple, lightweight feel of a great notepad, while making search its specialty. [Find it in a tap] Just type a keyword to search across both note titles and body text. With multi-keyword search (match all / match any), you can track down the note you're after even when you only half-remember it. [Organize with folders] Sort your notes into folders β€” and put folders inside folders, too. Build "Meetings" and "Ideas" inside "Work," and shape everything the way that works for you. Reorder and move things freely with drag and drop. [Simple and light] A clean screen with no clutter to get lost in. We kept it quick to launch and ready to write. Star the notes you use often and bring them up with a single tap. [Your data stays on your device] Every note you create is stored only on your device β€” never sent to a server. You can also export your notes with the backup feature to keep them safe. [Great for] - People who take lots of notes but can't find them later - Anyone who likes to stay organized with folders - Anyone looking for a simple, lightweight notepad This app is free to use. Banner ads are displayed, but you can remove them with a one-time in-app purchase (not a subscription).

Screenshots

Jotable3 screens
FindMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jotable at none against FindMemo's 1. Jotable also leads on ads (none vs shown). FindMemo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FindMemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jotable asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jotable ships an update every 3 weeks, FindMemo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Jotable versus FindMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotableFindMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge BabichevSyunya Saruwatari

In-app purchases

None

Jotable

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FindMemo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Jotable free?
Jotable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FindMemo free?
FindMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jotable or FindMemo have ads?
FindMemo shows ads; Jotable does not.
Which is updated more often, Jotable or FindMemo?
Jotable ships an update every 3 weeks, and FindMemo monthly. Most recently, Jotable was updated on September 1, 2026 and FindMemo on September 25, 2026.

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