Comparison

OneShot Note vs Instant Memo

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

Head to head
About

OneShot Note

Features
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OneShot Note is a simple, fast notepad built for one thing: getting your thoughts down the moment you have them. Open the app and start typing — your note is saved automatically. Great ideas don't wait. Whether it's a sudden idea, a meeting memo, a to-do list or a grocery list, OneShot Note keeps note taking quick and uncluttered. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Quick notes: open straight into a new note and start writing. Notes save automatically. • Checklists: make to-do lists and shopping lists and tick items off as you go. • Folders: organize notes into color-coded folders. • Pin, sort and switch between list and grid view to find what matters. • Search: find any memo in seconds. • Trash: recover notes you deleted by mistake. • App lock: protect your notes with Face ID or Touch ID. • Dark mode and adjustable font size for comfortable reading. • Backup & restore: export your notes and folders to a file and restore them any time. PERFECT FOR • Capturing ideas before they fade • Meeting notes and daily to-dos • Shopping lists and quick reminders to yourself • Anyone who wants a simple notepad without bloated features OneShot Note — open, type, done.

About

Instant Memo

Features
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We stripped away all the complex features to focus only on what truly matters. Quickly and intuitively capture your daily ideas and to-dos with "Quick Memo"! Key Features • Fastest Writing & Search: Jot down notes instantly with a clean, clutter-free UI and find them effortlessly using keywords. • Custom Note Styles: Customize font size, text color, background color, and borders to suit your taste and improve readability. • Home Screen Widgets: Check your most important notes right from your home screen with convenient widgets—no need to open the app!

Screenshots

OneShot Note4 screens
Instant Memo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OneShot Note at none against Instant Memo's shown. Instant Memo's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneShot Note ships an update every 3 weeks, Instant Memo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
OneShot Note versus Instant Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneShot NoteInstant Memo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechin Parkjoonseo park

In-app purchases

None

OneShot Note

No in-app purchases

None

Instant Memo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OneShot Note free?
OneShot Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instant Memo free?
Instant Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OneShot Note or Instant Memo have ads?
Instant Memo shows ads; OneShot Note does not.
Which is updated more often, OneShot Note or Instant Memo?
OneShot Note ships an update every 3 weeks, and Instant Memo every 4 days. Most recently, OneShot Note was updated on November 7, 2026 and Instant Memo on November 10, 2026.

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