Comparison

MemNote vs ADHD Notes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

ADHD Notes

Capture thoughts, tasks, notes, and plans in a calm, organized space. This tool helps you see your day clearly, manage meetings, and keep your projects moving forward across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Capture thoughts via text, voice, Siri, share extension, or widget
  • Organize tasks, notes, meetings, and plans
  • View due and overdue tasks, priorities, and waiting work
  • Manage meeting agendas, notes, and follow-ups
  • Utilize calendar and agenda views for planning
  • Focus mode with optional timer
  • Cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Web, Android)
Features
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Less to hold in your head. ADHD Notes is a calm place to capture thoughts, see what needs you, and follow through. Keep tasks, notes, meetings, and plans together without turning organization into another full-time job. CATCH THE THOUGHT Save a quick thought in Remember. Keep your original words, then decide what belongs in a task, a note, or your plans. Use text, voice input, Siri, the share extension, or a widget when it is convenient. SEE TODAY CLEARLY Find due and overdue tasks in Today. Use Board for the bigger picture, priorities, and waiting work. Due dates, reminders, and recurring nudges help bring open loops back into view. KEEP NOTES USEFUL Write notes, make checklists, pin what matters, and keep a journal. Find your ideas again instead of rebuilding them from memory. MAKE MEETINGS LEAD SOMEWHERE Keep the agenda, notes, people, and follow-ups in context. Carry the next step forward from one conversation to the next. GIVE YOUR PLANS A PLACE Use calendar and agenda views to see time alongside your work. Keep projects moving and separate work, personal, and school life with workspaces. FOCUS YOUR WAY Choose one task and an optional timer. Focus is there when it helps, without requiring another routine to maintain. ON THE DEVICES YOU USE Use ADHD Notes on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Home Screen widgets, Siri and Shortcuts, the share extension, and Spotlight give you more ways to capture and find things. Your account also connects with the web and Android apps. Features vary by platform. YOUR WORDS, YOUR CHOICE Optional AI workflows explain what will be sent and ask for permission. Review suggestions before saving them. Core organization does not require accepting an AI suggestion. Some features require an account, permissions, a paid plan, or service availability. ADHD Notes is an organizational tool, not medical advice or treatment. Start with one thought. Carry less.

Screenshots

MemNote4 screens
ADHD Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MemNote at 5.0 against ADHD Notes's 4.2. MemNote also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). ADHD Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MemNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ADHD Notes has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MemNote's written reviews are positive against 67% of ADHD Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MemNote ships an update every 2 weeks, ADHD Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MemNote versus ADHD Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemNoteADHD Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRandom FactUseful Tools LLC

Customer experience

MemNote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ADHD Notes

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

MemNote

No in-app purchases

None

ADHD Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MemNote free?
MemNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADHD Notes free?
ADHD Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MemNote or ADHD Notes?
MemNote is rated higher. MemNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ADHD Notes averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do MemNote or ADHD Notes have ads?
Neither MemNote nor ADHD Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MemNote or ADHD Notes?
MemNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and ADHD Notes every 4 days. Most recently, MemNote was updated on October 31, 2026 and ADHD Notes on November 10, 2026.

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