Comparison

LayerMemo vs Nokosu

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

Head to head
About

LayerMemo

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LayerMemoは、ジャンルとタブを組み合わせたレイヤー構造で、 メモを自然に整理できるメモアプリです。 情報の種類ごとにジャンルを分け、 必要に応じてタブで切り替えることで、 目的のメモにすぐ戻れます。 シンプルな操作と見やすい構成で、 日常にも仕事にもちょうどよく使えます。

About

Nokosu

Quickly capture thoughts, to-dos, and images with a simple interface. Organize content into automatically created folders and access it via a calendar view or bookmarks. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Instant note and image capture
  • Automatic folder creation
  • Drag-and-drop organization
  • Calendar view for notes
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Bookmark important items
  • Lock Screen and Control Center widgets
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Nokosu is an app for instantly "keeping" memos, to-dos, camera photos, album images, and more. With its simple, effortless feel, you can jot down your thoughts just as they come. ■ Capture the moment One button in the bottom-right corner. Text, a photo you snap on the spot, or an image from your library — save it the instant it comes to mind. ■ Memos and to-dos Text you want to keep goes in a memo; things to get done go in a to-do. Both are just as quick to save the moment they come to mind — and you can switch between memo and to-do anytime. ■ Stack to organize Just stack one memo onto another and a new folder is created automatically. Things tidy themselves with a simple touch. ■ Drag & drop, freely Move memos and folders anywhere with drag & drop. Reorder them, move them in and out of folders — everything just as you like. ■ Look back on the calendar You can browse your memos on a calendar, by the date they were created. ■ iCloud sync Sync your memos in real time across devices signed in with the same Apple Account, including Nokosu for Mac. ■ Bookmarks Bookmark important memos and call them up anytime from the Bookmarks list. ― Nokosu Pro ― A monthly plan that bundles features for keeping things even more conveniently. ■ Nested folders The free version lets you create folders at the top level only; with Pro, you can also create folders on deeper levels. ■ Locked Folder Lock sensitive memos, images, and folders with Face ID. Nothing in the Locked Folder appears on Home, in search, or in any list, and you can move existing memos, images, and folders into it. ■ Full history in Memos & Images On the Memos and Images pages, look back at memos and images older than one month. ■ All themes available In addition to the default Light theme, dress up the app with Dark, Beige, Navy, and White. ■ Customize how folders look Set a color and an icon for each folder. The free version comes with the basic colors, and Pro unlocks every color and every icon. ■ Quick input The keyboard appears the moment you open the app, so you can start writing right away without tapping the input button. ■ Lock Screen widget Create a note or add a photo with a single tap from the Nokosu widget on your Lock Screen. ■ Control Center widget Create a note or add a photo with a single tap from the Nokosu widget in Control Center or on the Action button. ■ Save to Photos too When you capture a photo memo in the app, you can also copy the photo to your Photo Library. ■ Pro Features on All Your iPhones and Macs Subscribe to Pro once and enjoy Pro features on every iPhone and Mac signed in with the same Apple Account. Terms of Use https://nokosu.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy https://nokosu.app/en/privacy/

Screenshots

LayerMemo4 screens
Nokosu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LayerMemo at none against Nokosu's 1. LayerMemo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Nokosu's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Nokosu sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. LayerMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LayerMemo ships an update every 2 months, Nokosu weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
LayerMemo versus Nokosu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayerMemoNokosu
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki KawasakiYuto Sasaki

In-app purchases

None

LayerMemo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Nokosu

Subscriptions1
  • Nokosu Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is LayerMemo free?
LayerMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nokosu free?
Nokosu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LayerMemo or Nokosu have ads?
Neither LayerMemo nor Nokosu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LayerMemo or Nokosu?
LayerMemo ships an update every 2 months, and Nokosu weekly. Most recently, LayerMemo was updated on November 9, 2026 and Nokosu on November 5, 2026.

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