Comparison

NULL Memo vs Low Note

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

Head to head
About

NULL Memo

Features
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NULL Memo is a quick capture tool for notes, lists, and memos—simple, ad-free, and free from endless customization. It focuses on what matters most: writing something down before you forget it. ■ BUILT LIKE A REAL TOOL It avoids feature bloat and smart automation, focusing on fast capture and simple organization. Straightforward, consistent, and reliable. ■ STAYS NEAT IN ANY SCENARIO Use it for anything—notes, ideas, to-do lists, shopping lists, reminders. Whatever you put in, the layout stays structured and readable, so pages never feel messy. ■ ORGANIZE WITH PAGES Create pages to separate your contexts (work, personal, shopping, ideas, etc.). It's a lightweight organization that keeps things tidy without turning into a whole system you have to manage. ■ OFFLINE Your memos are stored locally on your device for instant access and control. No ads. No accounts. Just your notes, where they belong. ■ CALM, RESTRAINED VISUALS The design is intentionally quiet and minimal. It’s made to remove unnecessary distractions and stimulation, and focuses on achieving only a single purpose. Never lose a thought again.

About

Low Note

Features
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【「書きすぎる」を卒業する、もっともシンプルなメモアプリ】 現代は情報過多の時代です。メモをきれいにまとめようとして、結局何も書けなかった経験はありませんか? LowNote(ローノート)は、あなたの思考をあえて「20文字以内」に制限することで、もっとも本質的な一言だけを残すためのメモアプリです。 ■ LowNoteの特徴 ・20文字の制限:短く書くことで、本当に大切なことだけが見えてきます。 ・圧倒的にミニマル:アプリを開いてすぐ入力。余計な装飾や複雑な設定はありません。 ・ブック管理:メモをブックごとに分けて、スマートに整理。 ・スワイプ操作:サイドバーの開閉、削除など、直感的な操作でストレスフリー。 ・安心のデータ管理:インポート / エクスポート機能で、大切なデータをいつでも持ち出し可能。 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・あれこれ考えすぎてメモが続かない方 ・ミニマルで美しいデザインを好む方 ・一言日記や、ふと浮かんだアイデアを素早く残したい方 ・情報の断捨離をしたい方 完璧を目指す必要はありません。LowNoteで、あなたの日常を「短く」記録し始めましょう。

Screenshots

NULL Memo4 screens
Low Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Low Note at none against NULL Memo's 1. NULL Memo's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NULL Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Low Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NULL Memo ships an update daily, Low Note every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NULL Memo versus Low Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNULL MemoLow Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron ChanShuya Komiya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NULL Memo

One-time1
  • NULL Memo Pro$2.99
None

Low Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NULL Memo free?
NULL Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Low Note free?
Low Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NULL Memo or Low Note have ads?
Neither NULL Memo nor Low Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NULL Memo or Low Note?
NULL Memo ships an update daily, and Low Note every 6 weeks. Most recently, NULL Memo was updated on October 17, 2026 and Low Note on October 18, 2026.

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