Comparison

Done Log vs Simple Memo Notes

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

Head to head
About

Done Log

Features
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"Did I take my medicine?" "Did I lock the door?" — Done Log puts those doubts to rest. Tap once to record any routine task with a timestamp. Done Log resets automatically each day, so there's nothing to manage. ■ One-Tap Logging A single tap records the task with a timestamp. No typing, no hassle. ■ Auto-Reset Tasks reset automatically when you open the app each day. ■ Flexible Repeat Settings Choose from: every day, every N days (2–30), specific weekdays, or one-time only. ■ Multiple Completions Per Day Set how many times a task should be done each day (1–10) and track your progress (e.g. 2/3). ■ History Calendar Browse past completions by date with exact timestamps. ■ Smart Reminders Get reminded 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes before a task's scheduled time. Set a nightly reminder for anything left undone. ■ Dark Mode Follows your iOS system setting, or choose light/dark manually. ■ Bilingual Fully supports English and Japanese. Build better habits. Know for sure what you've done. Done Log keeps it simple.

About

Simple Memo Notes

Features
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Simple Notes is a handwriting memo app for Apple Watch and iPhone. - Handwrite on your Apple Watch and see it on your iPhone right away. - Operate the Watch with one hand, even while it stays in your pocket. - Add and edit handwritten notes on iPhone too. - No account needed. Your notes are stored on your device. Jot down whatever comes to mind on the Watch on your wrist, without taking out your phone.

Screenshots

Done Log4 screens
Simple Memo Notes1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Done Log at none against Simple Memo Notes's 2. Done Log also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). Simple Memo Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Simple Memo Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Done Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Done Log ships an update every 4 days, Simple Memo Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Done Log versus Simple Memo Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDone LogSimple Memo Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenta TakeuchiKazuki Iwanaga

In-app purchases

None

Done Log

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Memo Notes

Subscriptions2
  • MagicMemo Pro 月額プラン$24.991 Month
  • MagicMemo Pro 年額プラン$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Done Log free?
Done Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Memo Notes free?
Simple Memo Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Done Log or Simple Memo Notes have ads?
Done Log shows ads; Simple Memo Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Done Log or Simple Memo Notes?
Done Log ships an update every 4 days, and Simple Memo Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Done Log was updated on November 9, 2026 and Simple Memo Notes on October 28, 2026.

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