Comparison

Motteke 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

Motteke

Features
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"What was that timer for?" "Did I grab everything?" The moment your timer rings, Motteke shows your memo on the notification — so you instantly remember what to take, what to do, or what comes next. Set a timer, jot a memo, and you're done. No more forgetting. ◆ Ever had these moments? · Realized you left your transit card after leaving home · Got off the train but left your bag on the overhead rack · Right before a meeting: "Wait, did I save the presentation to my laptop?" · Arrived at the gym only to realize: "I forgot my towel..." · Took meds at the right time but couldn't remember which one · Your kid asks "where's my gym uniform?" and you draw a blank Motteke fixes all of these. Set a timer for when you need to leave, jot down what to bring, and at the right moment your memo appears as a checklist on the notification. ◆ How it works 1. Set a timer ("8:00 AM departure", "in 25 minutes") 2. Type your memo ("transit card, lunch, umbrella") 3. When time's up, your memo appears on the notification 4. Check items off as you prep — zero forgotten items ◆ Key Features 【Timer + Memo】 Add a memo when you set your timer. The completion notification shows your memo as a checklist — "Did I grab everything?" becomes obvious at a glance. 【Templates】 Save your frequent memo sets as templates: · "Commute" = transit card, lunch, water bottle, laptop · "Gym" = towel, change of clothes, shoes · "Business Trip" = laptop, charger, business cards, documents · "Travel" = passport, charger, adapter One tap to load — daily prep becomes instant. 【Checklist】 The memo on the completion notification works as an actual checklist. Tap to check items off, see at a glance what's done and what's left. 【Reliable Background Operation】 Even when the app is closed or your screen is off, the timer keeps running accurately. Local notifications ensure delivery regardless of network conditions. 【Session Persistence】 Even if you quit the app, your timer state is saved. Resume right where you left off after restart. ◆ Perfect for · Morning departures → "transit card, lunch, umbrella" · Commute / school → "transit pass, textbooks, lunchbox" · Train stop reminder → "3 min before stop: grab bag from rack" · Medication reminder → "blood pressure pill, vitamins" · Break-end → "review next meeting deck" · Laundry timer → "take it in, fold it" · Cooking timer → "stop simmer, remove lid" · Exam / test prep → "ID, pens, lunch" · Travel / business trip → "passport, charger, adapter" ◆ Why Motteke over the built-in Timer The iPhone's built-in Timer only tells you "time's up." It doesn't remember what the timer was for. Motteke is different. Pair a timer with a memo of what to bring or what to do, and the completion notification becomes a checklist. No more relying on memory. ◆ Made for · People who forget things often · Anyone whose mornings are chaotic · Train commuters who leave bags on the rack · Anyone who needs medication reminders · Professionals who can't afford to forget for meetings or trips · Parents juggling their kids' daily checklists · Travelers who want a packing checklist · Anyone looking for a simple, focused reminder app Motteke. So you never forget again. "Take it with you!" — a small assist for your daily prep.

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

Motteke4 screens
Instant Memo3 screens

Verdict

The call

Motteke and Instant Memo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Motteke versus Instant Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMottekeInstant Memo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbaba shunsukejoonseo park

In-app purchases

None

Motteke

No in-app purchases

None

Instant Memo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motteke free?
Motteke 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 Motteke or Instant Memo have ads?
Both Motteke and Instant Memo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Motteke or Instant Memo?
Motteke ships an update every 4 days, and Instant Memo every 4 days. Most recently, Motteke was updated on October 28, 2026 and Instant Memo on October 28, 2026.

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