Comparison

TidyClips vs MemNote

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

Head to head
About

TidyClips

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Save useful videos and links. Find them again without endless scrolling. Keep links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and the web in one organized library. Save from the iOS Share Sheet or add links inside TidyClips. START FREE, search your library and set reminders. No subscription required. ORGANIZE WITH PRO Get higher bookmark and collection limits. Add tags, notes and favorites, and share collections. Rich previews, duplicate detection and Link Pulse help keep your library useful. Eligible new Pro subscribers can try Pro free for 7 days. ADD TRANSCRIPTION Pro + Transcription includes everything in Pro plus 60 transcription minutes each subscription month. Read timestamped transcripts of supported audio and video. Availability depends on the source. Pro + Transcription has no free trial. Pro subscribers can purchase transcription minutes separately in the iOS app. Local subscription prices and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MemNote

This app automatically anchors your notes to the time, place, and device they were created on, enabling recall through association. It offers a fast, mobile-first experience with offline reliability and cross-platform synchronization.

Highlights
  • Automatic context logging (location, time, device)
  • Recall via association (map and timeline views)
  • Local-first, private, and cloud-synced notes
  • Markdown native with AI compatibility
  • Cross-platform synchronization
  • Fast startup and offline-first reliability
Features
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MemNote: Take notes, improve recall Stop losing fleeting ideas to the void. MemNote is the first context-aware note-taking application designed to work the way your brain does: by association. Most note apps are just static text editors. You write something down, but weeks later, you can't remember why you wrote it or where you were. MemNote solves this by automatically anchoring every thought to the time, place, and device where it was created—giving you total recall without the effort. Fast and mobile-first MemNote is fast and lightweight, available on all platforms, and designed from the ground up to be mobile-first. Automatic context logging You focus on the content; we handle the context. MemNote passively records: * Location: Automatically geotags notes so you can find them on a map later. * Time: precise timestamps to visualize your thoughts on a timeline. * Device: Know exactly which device you used -- did I take this note on my laptop, or on my phone while watching TV? Recall via association Map and timeline views allow you to browse notes by their meta-data -- if you took a note at that restaurant you were at last Tuesday, the note will show up at the restaurant location on the map, and at the time you took the note on the timeline. Local-first, private, and available everywhere Your thoughts are private and available everywhere, any time. For performance and reliability, we store and search notes locally. For backup and availability across devices, we sync notes to the cloud. Data is encrypted both at rest and in transit. Markdown native, no lock-in Write in pure Markdown. Your data is portable, readable, and never locked into a proprietary format. You can export your notes as a well organized zip file that contains any relative links and attachments. Meta-data is retained in YAML front-matter. AI compatible MemNote uses Markdown with LaTeX extensions to allow you to copy-paste responses from your favorite AI assistant into your notes without any formatting issues. Key features: * Fast startup * Offline-first reliability * Automatic geolocation & timestamping * Cross-platform synchronization (with native apps on Windows, MacOS, Android, and iPhone) * Beautiful, distraction-free interface * Powerful timeline & map views Don't just take notes. Improve recall. Download MemNote today and upgrade your second brain.

Screenshots

TidyClips4 screens
MemNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MemNote at none against TidyClips's 5. MemNote also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. TidyClips sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MemNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TidyClips ships an update every 11 days, MemNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TidyClips versus MemNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTidyClipsMemNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTidyClipsRandom Fact

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TidyClips

Subscriptions4
  • TidyClips Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro + Transcription Monthly$7.991 Month
  • TidyClips Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Pro + Transcription Annual$102.991 Year
One-time1
  • 30 Transcription Minutes$1.99
None

MemNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TidyClips free?
TidyClips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MemNote free?
MemNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TidyClips or MemNote have ads?
Neither TidyClips nor MemNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TidyClips or MemNote?
TidyClips ships an update every 11 days, and MemNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, TidyClips was updated on October 23, 2026 and MemNote on October 19, 2026.

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