Comparison

PassNote vs Memory Spots

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

Head to head
About

PassNote

Features
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Snap a photo β†’ Mask the answers β†’ Tap to reveal & memorize! PassNote is the easiest way to turn any textbook, notes, or PDF into a powerful memorization tool. Perfect for: β€’ Students preparing for exams (college, certification, civil service) β€’ Language learners memorizing vocabulary β€’ Anyone who needs to memorize by repetition Key Features: β€’ Photo & PDF Import: Snap a photo or import files instantly β€’ Masking: Drag to create masks over key content. Tap to reveal, tap again to hide. β€’ Study Mode: Pinch zoom, swipe pages, focus mode β€’ Self-Test Mode: Grade yourself, then review only what you got wrong β€’ Writing Tools: Pen, marker, eraser with line-straightening β€’ iCloud Sync: Study on iPhone, review on iPad β€” seamlessly The digital version of the classic "red sheet" study method. Download free and start memorizing in 3 seconds. Note: The app interface is currently in Korean. English support coming soon! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Memory Spots

Features
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Memory Spots is a lightweight app for practicing the method of loci with photos of real places. Create a route from familiar places such as your room, desk, commute, or favorite park. Add locations to photos, see them on a Memory Map, place visual notes directly on each photo, and switch themes to reuse the same route for different topics. Use Memory Spots for exam prep, shopping lists, language practice, presentation cues, or anything that becomes easier to remember when it is attached to a place. Features: Create ordered albums from place photos Add photos from the library or camera Show geotagged photos on a Memory Map Add or change a photo location later Organize notes by theme Place sticky text, image notes, icons, number labels, and arrows on photos Zoom and pan while editing a photo Review notes in route order by album and theme Keep data local on your device Memory Spots is intentionally small and tactile. It helps you build a walkable path in your head, then attach what you want to remember to that path.

Screenshots

PassNote4 screens
Memory Spots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memory Spots at none against PassNote's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PassNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Memory Spots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassNote ships an update weekly, Memory Spots every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PassNote versus Memory Spots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassNoteMemory Spots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjoonwon ChangNAOTO FUJIMURA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PassNote

Subscriptions1
  • ν•©κ²©λ…ΈνŠΈ Pro μ›” ꡬ독$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • ν•©κ²©λ…ΈνŠΈ Pro 평생 μ†Œμž₯$17.99
None

Memory Spots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PassNote free?
PassNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memory Spots free?
Memory Spots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PassNote or Memory Spots have ads?
Neither PassNote nor Memory Spots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassNote or Memory Spots?
PassNote ships an update weekly, and Memory Spots every 5 days. Most recently, PassNote was updated on October 13, 2026 and Memory Spots on October 9, 2026.

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