Comparison

MemoNow vs scrbl

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

Head to head
About

MemoNow

Features
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■MemoNow is a “notes-only” app that strips away all unnecessary features. The entire screen is a notepad—just tap to start typing. Your notes are always displayed in widgets on your home screen and lock screen, so you can check them anytime without opening the app. ■Organize with 4 Boards Shopping lists, to-do lists—anything goes. Switch between 4 boards using tabs. Use them for different purposes. You can also rename the boards as you like. You can customize both the color and size. Since you can choose which board to display for each widget, you can arrange multiple notes on your home screen. ■ Peace of Mind with Backups Don’t worry if you accidentally delete an important note—you can restore it. Use the “Save Current State” button to back up your notes whenever you like. You can restore a previous state with a single tap, and the app automatically saves the state before restoration, so you can use it with confidence. ■ Check on Apple Watch Notes written on your iPhone sync automatically to your Apple Watch. When you’re out and about, just glance at your wrist to instantly check the contents of your notes. ■ Supports 15 Languages Supports 15 languages, including English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish. The language automatically switches to match your device’s language settings. ■Recommended for: - Those who want to quickly check shopping lists - Those who want to keep frequently used numbers and codes handy - Those looking for a simple note app without unnecessary features - Those who want to keep notes visible at all times via widgets ■Privacy All data is stored on your device. No external transmission or account registration is required.

About

scrbl

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scrbl is a simple way to capture thoughts as they happen. Open the app, type a thought, and hit send. Entries are automatically timestamped and grouped by day, creating a clear timeline you can return to anytime. Use the home screen widget to capture thoughts instantly with a single tap. No setup, no organization, no friction. Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no sync. scrbl is built for quick thoughts, small moments, and ideas you do not want to lose.

Screenshots

MemoNow4 screens
scrbl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: scrbl at every 2 days against MemoNow's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MemoNow ships an update every 2 months, scrbl every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MemoNow versus scrbl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemoNowscrbl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuga TachikawaStrēt Apps

In-app purchases

None

MemoNow

No in-app purchases

None

scrbl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MemoNow free?
MemoNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is scrbl free?
scrbl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MemoNow or scrbl have ads?
Neither MemoNow nor scrbl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MemoNow or scrbl?
MemoNow ships an update every 2 months, and scrbl every 2 days. Most recently, MemoNow was updated on October 6, 2026 and scrbl on October 4, 2026.

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