Comparison

NembaNotes vs Carré Note

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

Carré Note

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思いついたことを、パッとメモに。 Carré Noteは、文字・手書き・写真・チェックリストの4つの形式で記録でき、フォルダとカテゴリーで整理できるメモアプリです。 ■ 4つの記録方法 ・文字メモ ― 文章はもちろん、箇条書きに階層を付けて整理できるアウトライン形式にも対応。 ・手書きメモ ― 思いついた図やイラストを、そのまま自由に描いて残せます。 ・写真メモ ― 端末に保存されている写真から選んで、そのままメモとして保存できます。 ・チェックリスト ― 買い物リストやTODOなどに。チェックを付けながら管理できます。 ■ フォルダとカテゴリーで整理 メモはフォルダにまとめ、フォルダはカテゴリーごとに色分けして管理できます。 メモが増えても、目的のものを見つけやすく、すっきり整理できます。 ■ 検索 文字メモとチェックリストの内容をまとめて検索できます。 「あれ、どこに書いたっけ?」というときも、キーワードからすぐに見つけられます。 ■ バックアップ すべてのデータを1つのファイルにまとめてバックアップ・復元できます。 バックアップファイルはパスワードで保護することもできます。 機種変更や万一の端末トラブルに備えて、大切なメモを保存しておけます。

Screenshots

NembaNotes4 screens
Carré Note3 screens

Verdict

The call

NembaNotes and Carré Note are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NembaNotes ships an update every 9 days, Carré Note every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NembaNotes versus Carré Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNembaNotesCarré Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembala LLCMizuki Kambe

In-app purchases

None

NembaNotes

No in-app purchases

None

Carré Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NembaNotes free?
NembaNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carré Note free?
Carré Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NembaNotes or Carré Note have ads?
Both NembaNotes and Carré Note show ads.
Which is updated more often, NembaNotes or Carré Note?
NembaNotes ships an update every 9 days, and Carré Note every 6 days. Most recently, NembaNotes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Carré Note on November 6, 2026.

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