Comparison

MemoNow vs NoteScreen

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

NoteScreen

This app displays your notes directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, ensuring you never miss important reminders. It offers simple scheduling and widget support for constant visibility, all while maintaining complete privacy.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen Live Activities
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Scheduled note rotation
  • Always-on note mode
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Up to 10 notes, 80 characters each
Features
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Write a note. It lives on your Lock Screen. That's it. NoteScreen is the simplest reminder app you'll ever use. The thing you need to remember sits on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island — front and center every time you pick up your phone. Impossible to miss. SCHEDULE YOUR DAY • Notes rotate on your schedule — "Take out the trash" 7–8 AM, "Wind down" at 9 PM. NoteScreen swaps them automatically with a silent nudge at each change. • Recurring days — set "Trash night" for every Tuesday, "Water plants" for Sundays. • Always mode pins one note up all day. GLANCEABLE EVERYWHERE • Lock Screen Live Activity, Dynamic Island, and Home & Lock Screen widgets — your current note is wherever you look. • Interactive widgets — check off a note right from your Home Screen without opening the app. • Up to 10 notes, 80 characters each. Short enough to read at a glance. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no login, no cloud. NoteScreen never touches the network — your notes live on your iPhone and nowhere else. Good to know: iOS limits Live Activities to 8 hours, so the Lock Screen banner refreshes whenever you open the app. Add the Lock Screen widget for a note that never expires.

Screenshots

MemoNow4 screens
NoteScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NoteScreen at every 3 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, NoteScreen every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MemoNow versus NoteScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemoNowNoteScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuga TachikawaSameer Bhutani

In-app purchases

None

MemoNow

No in-app purchases

None

NoteScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MemoNow free?
MemoNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteScreen free?
NoteScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MemoNow or NoteScreen have ads?
Neither MemoNow nor NoteScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MemoNow or NoteScreen?
MemoNow ships an update every 2 months, and NoteScreen every 3 days. Most recently, MemoNow was updated on October 6, 2026 and NoteScreen on October 6, 2026.

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