Strayfiles vs MemoTree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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
MemoTree
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MemoTree Web Version Now Available! MemoTree is now accessible not only on iPhone but also through web browsers on PCs and mobile devices. You can create, edit, and manage your notes directly from your web browser. Notes stored on the server can be accessed conveniently across multiple devices. https://memotree.onlytree.kr MemoTree is a note-taking app designed to help users organize information in a structured and intuitive way using a tree-based system. Instead of simply listing notes, it allows users to create folders and subfolders, making it easy to build a clear hierarchy of information. Users can freely create and manage folders, and place notes within them or create deeper levels of structure as needed. This approach enables efficient organization for work, study, and personal use, allowing quick access to important information. The editor provides a clean and intuitive writing experience. Users can customize text with different colors and background styles to highlight or categorize content. Checklist support makes it suitable for task management and step-by-step tracking. Image insertion is also supported, allowing users to combine visual and textual information. MemoTree offers various background styles and themes to enhance usability and comfort. Users can choose from notebook-style layouts, grid patterns, and color themes to personalize their note-taking environment. The app supports both light mode and dark mode, helping reduce eye strain and providing a comfortable viewing experience in different lighting conditions. With an account, users can enable synchronization across devices, allowing notes to be stored on the server and accessed from multiple devices. Users can also view timestamps for local and server data and confirm synchronization before proceeding. Logging in is optional, and core note-taking features are fully available without an account. Notes can be easily shared, making it convenient to send information to others when needed. MemoTree focuses on delivering a simple yet powerful note management experience. It is suitable for users who want to organize their thoughts clearly and manage information in a structured way. Terms of Use / EULA: https://memotree.onlytree.kr/others/terms_of_service_en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strayfiles at none against MemoTree's 1. MemoTree's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MemoTree sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Strayfiles asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Strayfiles | MemoTree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 4 days |
| Ads | โ | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roberto Febus | Sang-seop LEE |
In-app purchases
Strayfiles
No in-app purchases
MemoTree
- Monthly MemoTree Subscription$0.991 Month









