MemNote vs SnapTask
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MemNote
This app automatically anchors your notes to the time, place, and device they were created on, enabling recall through association. It offers a fast, mobile-first experience with offline reliability and cross-platform synchronization.
- Automatic context logging (location, time, device)
- Recall via association (map and timeline views)
- Local-first, private, and cloud-synced notes
- Markdown native with AI compatibility
- Cross-platform synchronization
- Fast startup and offline-first reliability
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MemNote: Take notes, improve recall Stop losing fleeting ideas to the void. MemNote is the first context-aware note-taking application designed to work the way your brain does: by association. Most note apps are just static text editors. You write something down, but weeks later, you can't remember why you wrote it or where you were. MemNote solves this by automatically anchoring every thought to the time, place, and device where it was created—giving you total recall without the effort. Fast and mobile-first MemNote is fast and lightweight, available on all platforms, and designed from the ground up to be mobile-first. Automatic context logging You focus on the content; we handle the context. MemNote passively records: * Location: Automatically geotags notes so you can find them on a map later. * Time: precise timestamps to visualize your thoughts on a timeline. * Device: Know exactly which device you used -- did I take this note on my laptop, or on my phone while watching TV? Recall via association Map and timeline views allow you to browse notes by their meta-data -- if you took a note at that restaurant you were at last Tuesday, the note will show up at the restaurant location on the map, and at the time you took the note on the timeline. Local-first, private, and available everywhere Your thoughts are private and available everywhere, any time. For performance and reliability, we store and search notes locally. For backup and availability across devices, we sync notes to the cloud. Data is encrypted both at rest and in transit. Markdown native, no lock-in Write in pure Markdown. Your data is portable, readable, and never locked into a proprietary format. You can export your notes as a well organized zip file that contains any relative links and attachments. Meta-data is retained in YAML front-matter. AI compatible MemNote uses Markdown with LaTeX extensions to allow you to copy-paste responses from your favorite AI assistant into your notes without any formatting issues. Key features: * Fast startup * Offline-first reliability * Automatic geolocation & timestamping * Cross-platform synchronization (with native apps on Windows, MacOS, Android, and iPhone) * Beautiful, distraction-free interface * Powerful timeline & map views Don't just take notes. Improve recall. Download MemNote today and upgrade your second brain.
SnapTask
Capture tasks and ideas instantly without immediate organization. Set automatic reminders for urgent items and add details like due dates and notes later. This app offers a simple, minimal design to help you focus on getting things done.
- Quick title-based task capture
- Automatic reminders for urgent tasks
- Capture first, organize later approach
- Voice input support
- Minimalist black-and-white design
- Optional Pro features for advanced customization
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Quickly save tasks as soon as they come to mind. If something is urgent, SnapTask can remind you automatically. You can add due dates, repeats, and notes later, and organize your ideas into actionable tasks. SnapTask is a simple task management app for capturing things you do not want to forget, even when you do not have time to organize them right away. ■ Key Features ▼ Save with just a title Open the app and start typing right away. Enter a title, tap Save, and you are done. You can add details such as due dates, repeats, and notes later when you need them. SnapTask is designed to help you capture first and organize later. ▼ Automatic reminders for urgent tasks When you set urgency to “High,” SnapTask automatically sends you a reminder 30 minutes after registration. You can also change the reminder timing to 5 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour. It helps reduce the burden of remembering everything by yourself. ▼ Capture first, organize later First, save your idea as a simple “to-do.” When needed, add a due date, time, or repeat setting to turn it into a scheduled task. Tasks are displayed in a timeline, so you can easily see what you need to do for the day. ▼ Voice input support Use the microphone button in the title or notes field to enter text by voice. Even when your hands are full, you can quickly capture what comes to mind. ▼ Calm black-and-white design SnapTask uses a clean, minimal black-and-white design so you can focus on input. Dark mode is also supported. ■ What You Can Do with SnapTask Pro The free plan includes SnapTask’s core experience: quick title-based capture and automatic reminders for high-urgency items. SnapTask Pro is an optional upgrade for users who want more flexibility and customization. ・Set up to 3 reminders per task (free plan: 1 reminder) ・Display multiple calendars at the same time ・Use advanced repeat settings, including monthly, custom intervals, and yearly repeats ・Pin important items to the top of your list ・Add more color themes ・Attach up to 3 images per task ・View detailed statistics to track your progress ■ Recommended For ・People who have tried task management apps but found them too complicated ・People who often forget small things that come to mind ・People who want to manage work, errands, and household tasks in one place ・People managing multiple projects ・People who prefer simple, minimal app designs ■ Privacy Your data is stored securely and separated by user account. No one other than you can access your data. We do not display ads or sell your data to third parties. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy. ■ Subscription SnapTask Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. ・Plan: SnapTask Pro Monthly Plan / SnapTask Pro Yearly Plan ・Duration and price: Shown on the App Store purchase screen ・Payment: Charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase ・Auto-renewal: The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period ・Cancellation: You can cancel anytime from iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. You can continue using Pro features until the end of the current subscription period ・Terms of Use (EULA): https://snaptask.no9.app/en/terms/ ・Privacy Policy: https://snaptask.no9.app/en/privacy/ ■ Contact We welcome your feedback and requests through the form below. Your feedback helps us keep improving SnapTask and reduce the small frictions in everyday task management. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H8vTwfJnVTEqd-auq3d5Io0Xwkb46NZAYSUbYixY0Js/preview
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: MemNote at free against SnapTask's freemium. MemNote also leads on device support (4 vs 2). SnapTask's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MemNote ships an update every 2 weeks, SnapTask every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MemNote | SnapTask |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Random Fact | hideyuki hori |
Customer experience
MemNote
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In-app purchases
MemNote
No in-app purchases
SnapTask
No in-app purchases









