Strayfiles vs MemoTag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Strayfiles
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Strayfiles brings all your Markdown files together in one place without moving them. Point to any folder on your device and Strayfiles indexes your notes, docs, and files instantly. ORGANIZE WITHOUT MIGRATING Your files stay exactly where they are. No vault, no restructuring. Strayfiles reads from any folder you choose and builds a unified note tree across all your directories. WRITE IN MARKDOWN Full Markdown editor with syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts. Switch to a rendered preview to see your formatting, tables, code blocks, and more come to life. SEARCH EVERYTHING Full-text search across all your Markdown files by title, content, or tags. Find any note instantly no matter where it lives on your filesystem. SMART WORKSPACES Create virtual folders that group notes by project or topic without touching your filesystem. Filter by workspace to focus on what matters. TAG AND FILTER Add color-coded tags to organize notes your way. Filter by tag to find exactly what you need in seconds. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Keep your notes in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Stray Cloud. End-to-end encrypted so your data stays private. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Mirror files like CLAUDE.md across multiple projects. Get pinged when AI coding agents finish tasks. Give AI assistants direct access to your notes via MCP. TEAMS (PRO) Collaborate on shared workspaces with your team in real time. Everyone sees the same notes, always up to date. KEY FEATURES - Aggregate notes from any folder - Raw Markdown and WYSIWYG editing - Full-text search across all files - Smart workspaces and color-coded tags - Cross-device sync with end-to-end encryption - File mirrors for developer workflows - AI agent notifications (Pings) - Team collaboration (Pro) Terms of Use: https://strayfiles.com/terms
MemoTag
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β Overview A simple yet powerful note-taking app that helps you stay organized with ease. Find, hide, and sort your notes with tagsβmaking your note management smarter than ever. β Key Features β Organize your notes with tags Add tags to your notes and quickly find exactly what you need. β Protect your notes with private tags Set specific tags as βhiddenβ to keep those notes out of your main list. Manage sensitive notes with confidence. β Quickly filter notes by tags Select a tag to instantly display only the notes you need. β Widget support for quick access View your notes right from your home screen or lock screen. Check important notes at a glance. β Sort notes your way Arrange notes by update date, creation date, and more to fit your workflow. β Share with one tap Easily share your notes with other apps anytime. β Customize with color themes Choose from a variety of themes to match your style and mood. β Recommended For People who prefer simple note-taking apps Those who want to organize notes using tags Anyone who needs to manage private notes securely Users who want quick access to notes from the home screen β Concept No clutter. Just the features you truly need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strayfiles at none against MemoTag's 1. MemoTag's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. MemoTag sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Strayfiles asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Strayfiles | MemoTag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Weekly |
| Ads | β | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roberto Febus | naoya endo |
In-app purchases
Strayfiles
No in-app purchases
MemoTag
- Proγ’γγγ°γ¬γΌγ$3.99
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