Comparison

NembaNotes vs WebShelf

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

Head to head
About

NembaNotes

A private and powerful note-taking app focused on simplicity and user data ownership. It offers rich text editing, effortless organization, and local data transfer without requiring an account or cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Privacy-focused, no accounts or cloud sync
  • Rich text formatting with lists, tables, and images
  • Organize notes with labels and background colors
  • Instant search and quick sorting
  • Local data transfer and backups
  • Recycle bin for deleted notes
Features
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NembaNotes is a private, powerful note-taking app designed for people who value simplicity, flexibility, and full ownership of their data. Everything you write stays on your device unless you choose to export or transfer it. No account needed, no automatic syncing, and no cloud storage. Whether you're jotting down quick ideas, managing task lists, or writing detailed documents, NembaNotes gives you the tools you need and gets out of your way. Key Features: ■ Privacy First • No accounts, tracking, or background syncing • Notes are saved securely on your device ■ Rich Text Editing • Format text with bold, italic, underline, strikethrough. • Add bullet lists, numbered lists, and checklists. • Adjust text alignment and direction (LTR/RTL). • Insert links, images, and editable tables. • Undo/redo, zoom controls, and find-in-note support. ■ Organize Effortlessly • Add multiple labels to each note. • Filter notes by label. • Choose a background color for visual grouping. • Instant search across titles and summaries. ■ Make It Yours • Light and Dark modes, or follow system theme. • Choose app language (RTL languages supported). • Customize your workflow, layout, and appearance. ■ Find and Sort Quickly • Instant search on note titles and summaries. • Sort notes by last updated or creation date. ■ Local Transfer and Backups • Export or import notes via CSV. • Transfer notes securely between devices on the same Wi-Fi network. • Optional passphrase, encryption, and compression during transfers. ■ Recycle Bin • Notes are soft-deleted into the Recycle Bin. • Restore or permanently delete notes later. • Use multi-select to act on several notes at once. No account. No ads in your notes. No cloud. Just your words, your way. ► Download NembaNotes and take back control of your notes today.

About

WebShelf

Features
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WebShelf は、気になったWebページやニュースを“見たまま”まるごとオフライン保存し、自分のフォルダで整理できる、アカウント不要・完全ローカルの個人用Webアーカイブです。 スクリーンショットと違い、レイアウトごと保存。あとから検索でき、リンクも残ります。「あとで読む」系サービスと違い、保存したページはあなたの端末の中だけに残ります。 ■ 主な機能 ・共有シートからワンタップ保存(Safari や各種アプリの共有メニューから) ・ページをまるごとオフライン保存(保存後はネット接続なしで閲覧) ・自分のフォルダで整理(作成・移動・名前変更、最大4階層) ・リスト/グリッド表示、名前・保存日・サイズで並び替え ・タイトル・URLの検索 ・読みやすいオフラインビューア(文字サイズ調整・元URLを開く・再共有) ・誤削除しても数秒間は取り消し可能 ■ プライバシー最優先 ・あなたのデータを一切収集しません。アカウント登録は不要です。 ・保存ページ・設定はすべて端末内にのみ保存されます。 ・ページ保存時のみ、あなたが指定したそのページのサーバーに通信します(ブラウザで開くのと同じ、あなたの操作による通信です)。 ■ 対象 公開されているWebページが対象です。ログインが必要な非公開ページや有料記事の完全な保存には対応していません(「一部のみ保存」として扱われます)。 ■ 料金 無料で2件まで保存できます。買い切りのアプリ内課金で保存数が無制限になります。一度のお支払いで、追加課金はありません。

Screenshots

NembaNotes4 screens
WebShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NembaNotes at none against WebShelf's 1. NembaNotes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). WebShelf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price 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. WebShelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NembaNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NembaNotes ships an update every 9 days, WebShelf every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NembaNotes versus WebShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNembaNotesWebShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNembala LLCSHIGEMITSU RYOMA

In-app purchases

None

NembaNotes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WebShelf

One-time1
  • Unlock Full (Unlimited Saves)$2.99

Questions

Is NembaNotes free?
NembaNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebShelf free?
WebShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NembaNotes or WebShelf have ads?
NembaNotes shows ads; WebShelf does not.
Which is updated more often, NembaNotes or WebShelf?
NembaNotes ships an update every 9 days, and WebShelf every 4 days. Most recently, NembaNotes was updated on October 30, 2026 and WebShelf on October 25, 2026.

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