Comparison

Smart Memo vs Portside

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

Portside

Features
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This app helps you quickly write down small things and easily use them later. Do any of these sound familiar? • You often have a lot on your mind and it feels cluttered • You want to quickly jot things down as they come up • You don’t need long notes or titles every time • Notes keep piling up and become stressful • You manage work, home, and ideas across different apps — opening each one is a hassle • You sometimes want to add more later or process everything at once • You’d like to manage small tasks like shopping in the same place • Complex apps feel overwhelming — you prefer something simple Just write it here. Handle your to-dos right in the app. Send notes to other services when needed. Archive anything you no longer need. Like sticky notes, just start writing. Then decide what to do — move it, check it off, or keep it. ■ Key Features ■ Quick Capture Instantly write down thoughts as they come to mind Perfect for “brain dumps” to get everything out of your head ■ Unified Notes & To-Dos Convert notes into to-dos anytime Choose freely whether to keep something as a note or turn it into action ■ Simple List View A clean, minimal UI that’s easy to use See only what you need, with a clutter-free design You can also customize what appears on your home screen ■ Archive for Later Store ideas and notes you don’t need right away Keep them without deleting, and revisit them anytime ■ Share to Other Apps Easily send selected notes or to-dos to apps you already use, like Notion ■ Tag Organization Use tags to filter and find specific notes or to-dos AI can also automatically suggest and assign tags ■ Pin & Widget Support Pin important items to the top View them directly from your home screen widgets ■ Apple Watch Support Create notes, create to-dos, and check off completed items—all from your Apple Watch. ■ iCloud Backup & Sync Keep your data synced across multiple devices via iCloud Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-policy-335b19327cfa803896d8d193112281d9

Screenshots

Smart Memo4 screens
Portside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Portside at none against Smart Memo's shown. Portside also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Smart Memo's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Portside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Memo ships an update every 4 days, Portside weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Smart Memo versus Portside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart MemoPortside
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLYRICISMJun Takahashi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Memo

Subscriptions1
  • Smart-Memo Premium$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Portside

Subscriptions1
  • Premium(Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Smart Memo free?
Smart Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Portside free?
Portside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Memo or Portside have ads?
Smart Memo shows ads; Portside does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Memo or Portside?
Smart Memo ships an update every 4 days, and Portside weekly. Most recently, Smart Memo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Portside on October 31, 2026.

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