Memi vs Slate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Memi
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Tired of cluttered note-taking apps with endless features and constant distractions? Meet Memi: a beautifully minimal, offline-first note app crafted for calm, focus, and intentional memory-keeping. No ads, no subscriptions, no sign-ups—just a clean, gentle space where you can jot down thoughts, ideas, and moments that matter, without the noise. Built with native iOS design and privacy at its core, Memi keeps all your notes safe on your device, turning everyday note-taking into a quiet, pleasant habit. Calm, Minimal Design Distraction-free interface with soft, gentle visuals, light and dark mode, and smooth native iOS navigation—designed to keep your focus on what you’re writing, not the app itself. Fast, Effortless Note-Taking One tap to create a new note, intuitive editing tools, and quick search—capture ideas, to-do lists, diary entries, or important reminders in seconds, no learning curve required. 100% Offline & Private All notes are stored securely on your device only—no internet needed, no cloud sync, no third-party access. Your thoughts, your data, fully under your control. No Bloat, No Distractions No ads, no pop-ups, no unnecessary features, no extra permissions. We stripped away everything non-essential to keep Memi simple, fast, and peaceful. Easy Organization & Search Sort notes by date, search keywords instantly, and keep your list clean—organize your thoughts without the hassle of folders, tags, or complex categorization. One-Time Use, Forever Yours No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no sign-ups. Download Memi, and it’s yours to use for life—simple, reliable, and always there when you need it. For Everyone Who Values Simplicity Memi is made for students jotting down lecture notes, writers capturing fleeting ideas, professionals organizing to-dos, and anyone who wants a quiet, reliable place to store their memories. Whether you’re looking to declutter your digital life, focus better, or just keep your notes private, Memi is your perfect note-taking companion. Simple. Quiet. Yours. Write less, remember more, and stay focused on what truly matters.
Slate
Record your thoughts and receive on-device reflections and weekly summaries. This private voice journal keeps all your data on your phone, with optional encrypted iCloud backups. It offers a space for personal reflection without any external servers or analytics.
- Voice recording and transcription
- On-device reflection analysis
- Weekly summary of thoughts
- Encrypted iCloud backup option
- Offline functionality
- No server or network calls
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Speak your mind. Slate keeps it. Nothing leaves the phone. Slate is a private voice journal. Press record and say what's on your mind. The transcript is made on your phone, filler out, paragraphs in, your words untouched underneath. Every entry gets a title, the sentence that says what happened, and the line that mattered, in your own words. Tags for what it was about, who was in it, and where you were. Tap a tag and every entry that carries it lines up. Search your journal by word, person or place. It is all here and it is all yours. On Sunday the week comes back to you. What repeated, what shifted, in your own words. And when the journal knows something, it says so plainly: the first time you mention someone in weeks, or how often a thing has come up this month. All on device. It never leaves the phone. There is no server, no account, no analytics, no network calls. The privacy label reads "Data Not Collected" because there is nothing to collect. Turn on airplane mode; everything still works. It always will. If you want a backup, optional encrypted iCloud backup is there in Settings. Off until you say so, private to your own account either way. No streaks. No scores. No chatbot. A private place to think. Slate is a subscription, monthly or yearly, after a one month free trial. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Prices are shown in the app before you pay. Terms: https://hsla0001.com/terms/slate Privacy: https://hsla0001.com/privacy/slate
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memi at none against Slate's 2. Memi also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Slate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Memi asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Memi | Slate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 招弟 李 | hsla0001 |
In-app purchases
Memi
No in-app purchases
Slate
- Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year









