Comparison

MemoTree vs TreeNote

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

Head to head
About

MemoTree

Features
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MemoTree is a note-taking app designed to help users organize information in a structured and intuitive way using a tree-based system. Instead of simply listing notes, it allows users to create folders and subfolders, making it easy to build a clear hierarchy of information. Users can freely create and manage folders, and place notes within them or create deeper levels of structure as needed. This approach enables efficient organization for work, study, and personal use, allowing quick access to important information. The editor provides a clean and intuitive writing experience. Users can customize text with different colors and background styles to highlight or categorize content. Checklist support makes it suitable for task management and step-by-step tracking. Image insertion is also supported, allowing users to combine visual and textual information. MemoTree offers various background styles and themes to enhance usability and comfort. Users can choose from notebook-style layouts, grid patterns, and color themes to personalize their note-taking environment. The app supports both light mode and dark mode, helping reduce eye strain and providing a comfortable viewing experience in different lighting conditions. With an account, users can enable synchronization across devices, allowing notes to be stored on the server and accessed from multiple devices. Logging in is optional, and core note-taking features are fully available without an account. Notes can be easily shared, making it convenient to send information to others when needed. MemoTree focuses on delivering a simple yet powerful note management experience. It is suitable for users who want to organize their thoughts clearly and manage information in a structured way. Terms of Use / EULA: https://memotree.onlytree.kr/others/terms_of_service_en.html

About

TreeNote

Organize complex ideas into clear, nested outlines. Create boards for various projects and break down thoughts into detailed subnotes. Supports rich formatting, Markdown, and local data storage with optional iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Unlimited nesting for flexible trees
  • Drag-and-drop reordering
  • Rich note details (tags, colors, due dates, images)
  • Markdown formatting and preview
  • Import/export JSON, Markdown, OPML
  • Local data storage with iCloud sync
Features
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Turn complex ideas into clear, nested outlines with TreeNote. Create boards for projects, study, planning, and everyday thoughts, then break each idea into focused subnotes. TreeNote keeps deep structures easy to scan while giving every note room for rich detail. FEATURES • Build flexible trees with unlimited nesting • Drag to reorder and swipe for quick actions • Add titles, details, tags, colors, due dates, and multiple images • Choose the simple text editor or TreeNote Pro's premium editor • Format visually or write directly in Markdown • Read safely in Preview mode, with tappable links and KaTeX equations • Import and export JSON, Markdown, and OPML • Keep data local by default, with optional private iCloud sync • Use TreeNote in English, Spanish, or Chinese TreeNote is free for boards with up to 10 notes. TreeNote Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited notes per board and the premium Markdown editor.

Screenshots

MemoTree4 screens
TreeNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TreeNote at none against MemoTree's shown. MemoTree's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. MemoTree sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and TreeNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MemoTree ships an update every 4 days, TreeNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MemoTree versus TreeNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemoTreeTreeNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSang-seop LEEZhe Wu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MemoTree

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly MemoTree Subscription$0.991 Month
1 purchases

TreeNote

One-time1
  • TreeNote Pro$2.99

Questions

Is MemoTree free?
MemoTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TreeNote free?
TreeNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MemoTree or TreeNote have ads?
MemoTree shows ads; TreeNote does not.
Which is updated more often, MemoTree or TreeNote?
MemoTree ships an update every 4 days, and TreeNote weekly. Most recently, MemoTree was updated on September 29, 2026 and TreeNote on October 6, 2026.

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