Comparison

Smart Memo vs Horizon25

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

Head to head
About

Smart Memo

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◆ SumaMemo — The fastest notes app that connects in 1 second SumaMemo is a simple notes app designed with one priority: write instantly. Tap the widget, Lock Screen, or Control Center to open the note input screen right away, so you can save your thoughts with no unnecessary actions. “Notes apps feel heavy.” “It’s annoying to open a memo app.” “I always forget because I plan to write later.” SumaMemo removes that stress by keeping only the shortest path to writing. ◆ Key Features of SumaMemo Tap to write instantly: Home Screen widget / Lock Screen widget / Control Center support Simple design: Only the features you actually need Easy to find later: Search + list view for growing notes Secure: Passcode lock + Face ID support ◆ Main Functions 【Write instantly (fastest input)】 Home Screen widget: Tap → input screen Lock Screen widget: Tap → input screen Control Center: Tap → input screen Works offline (no internet required) 【Organize & Search】 Clean and readable list view Checklist support (great for shopping lists & To-dos) Search function Trash feature (restorable for up to 30 days) 【Security】 Passcode lock Face ID support 【Readability & Customization】 Display styles (1 line / 2 lines / 3 lines / Title only) Multiple font styles Light / Dark mode Font size & line spacing adjustments Text boldness / thickness adjustment 【Backup】 Manual backup & restore iCloud backup (safe when switching devices) ◆ Premium Features Unlimited notes Remove all ads Customize widget background with your favorite photos Unlock premium app icons Priority support ◆ Recommended For Ideas / quick thoughts / inspiration Shopping notes / checklists To-do lists / task management Work notes / meeting notes / reminders Anyone who wants to write fast and search later ◆ Pricing Free: basic features available Premium: ¥280 / month Monthly subscription (auto-renewal) Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID settings Developer: Remma Media Privacy Policy: https://www.remmamedia.com/index.php/smart-memo-privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.remmamedia.com/index.php/smart-memo-terms/ Simple. Fast. No confusion. Experience the shortest path to writing with SumaMemo.

About

Horizon25

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Horizon 25 は、美しい風景とともに集中できる25分タイマーです。 宇宙、都市の夜景、海などのシーンが背景として表示され、作業時間を穏やかに演出します。シンプルで直感的な操作により、勉強や仕事、読書などの集中時間を自然にサポートします。 左右にスワイプするだけでシーンを切り替えることができ、その日の気分に合わせて宇宙、夜景、海などさまざまな景色を楽しめます。タイマーは25分に最適化されており、ポモドーロテクニックにも適しています。 主な特徴 25分集中タイマー 宇宙・夜景・海などの美しい背景シーン シンプルで直感的な操作 Live Activity対応でロック画面からも進行状況を確認 追加テーマを解放できるプレミアム機能 Horizon 25 は、時間をただ計るだけではなく、心地よい風景の中で集中する体験を提供します。 勉強、仕事、読書など、静かに集中したい時間に最適です。

Screenshots

Smart Memo4 screens
Horizon254 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Horizon25 at none against Smart Memo's shown. Smart Memo's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Smart Memo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Horizon25 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Smart Memo versus Horizon25: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart MemoHorizon25
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLYRICISMJUNICHI HASHIMOTO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Memo

Subscriptions1
  • Smart-Memo Premium$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Horizon25

One-time1
  • Horizon25 Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Smart Memo free?
Smart Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horizon25 free?
Horizon25 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Memo or Horizon25 have ads?
Smart Memo shows ads; Horizon25 does not.

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