Memi vs Anthology
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.
Anthology
Create a private archive of your media consumption, including books, films, music, and games. Track your interests, generate reports on your taste, and connect ideas through personal themes. Sync data across devices and export backups for portability.
- Archive books, films, music, and games
- Save notes, ratings, and tags
- Connect works and ideas through themes
- Generate periodic taste reports
- Sync data across devices via iCloud
- Export full data backups
- Import from various services
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Anthology is a private book and media tracker for everything you read, watch, play, and listen to. Part media log and part commonplace book, it keeps each title beside the notes, quotes, ratings, and themes it inspired. Over time, those scattered experiences become a personal archive of how your taste and interests change. KEEP EVERYTHING TOGETHER - Track books, films, TV shows, music, games and podcasts - Set reading, watching, playing, and listening status - Save dates, ratings, tags, notes, reflections, and quotes - Track total episodes and watched episodes for TV shows - Connect works through recurring personal themes ADD AND ORGANIZE WITH LESS WORK - Scan ISBN barcodes to find physical books - Search multiple catalog sources or add entries manually - Choose and crop custom covers from Photos - Import existing records from Kindle Clippings, Douban, and WeRead - Select multiple items to update their status and type at once SEE PATTERNS OVER TIME - Connect works, quotes, and ideas through themes - Generate Time Reports that reflect changes in your taste, pace, and interests - Revisit your reading, watching, and gaming history through milestones - Turn quotes and media entries into distinctive share cards - Optionally use your own API key to generate a more personal interpretation when you request it PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Sync through your own iCloud account on iPhone and iPad - Export and restore complete backups - No ads, no separate Anthology account, and no cross-app tracking - Third-party search, imports, and AI are optional; local recording, editing, deletion, reflection, and export remain available without them - AI interpretation runs only when you request it, sends the required report material directly to the provider you configure, and stores your API key in the device Keychain The free version includes all core features for up to 100 media items. The Premium includes monthly, annual subscription and one-time purchase items, which can be freely selected according to your needs. A one-time purchase permanently unlocks unlimited number of profiles and themes, self-configurable AI, more themes and app icons, advanced sharing styles, and all Premium features for ongoing development. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memi at none against Anthology's 3. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Anthology sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Memi asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Memi | Anthology |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 招弟 李 | 希霖 杨 |
In-app purchases
Memi
No in-app purchases
Anthology
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Annual$6.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$12.99









