Comparison

MemoNow vs Peekmo

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

Peekmo

Features
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You forget things you wrote down because you never open the note again. Peekmo keeps short notes on your Lock Screen and in a Home Screen widget. Recycling day, a family birthday, taking your medication — the things you know but keep missing, back in front of you every time you pick up your phone. Write it, and it is on the widget One input field sits above the list. New notes are pinned by default, and only pinned notes reach the widget. No folders, no tags, no formatting — this app is the few lines you must not forget. Seeing notes on the Lock Screen · Lock Screen widget — press and hold the Lock Screen, tap "Customize" and then "Lock Screen", and add the Peekmo widget under the clock · Home Screen widget — press and hold an empty spot on the Home Screen and add it there · Pinned notes also stay visible in StandBy and on always-on displays Notes stay on the device No account, no server. Notes never leave the device, and deleting the app deletes them with it. Only the minimum is collected automatically: crash diagnostics (Firebase Crashlytics) and banner ad delivery (Google AdMob, non-personalized). No tracking. Free, with a banner ad Every feature is free. One banner ad sits at the bottom of the home screen. Privacy policy: https://cottonray.com/privacy/peekmo Contact: help@cottonray.com

Screenshots

MemoNow4 screens
Peekmo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MemoNow at none against Peekmo's 3. MemoNow also leads on ads (none vs shown). Peekmo's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Peekmo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MemoNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MemoNow ships an update every 2 months, Peekmo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MemoNow versus Peekmo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemoNowPeekmo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuga TachikawaJEONG HYEON CHOI

In-app purchases

None

MemoNow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Peekmo

One-time3
  • 커피 한 잔$0.49
  • 커피 세 잔$1.99
  • 커피 다섯 잔$2.99

Questions

Is MemoNow free?
MemoNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Peekmo free?
Peekmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MemoNow or Peekmo have ads?
Peekmo shows ads; MemoNow does not.
Which is updated more often, MemoNow or Peekmo?
MemoNow ships an update every 2 months, and Peekmo every 4 days. Most recently, MemoNow was updated on October 28, 2026 and Peekmo on October 25, 2026.

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