Comparison

NULL Memo vs Fragments

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

Fragments

Features
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Write now, organize later. Fragments is a minimal note-taking app designed to capture your everyday thoughts the exact moment they happen. A sudden flash of inspiration, an insight from a book, a phrase that comes to mind on a walk. Or even your child's funny little quotes. Capture those fleeting thoughts instantly, before you lose them while looking for a folder or creating a new note. Once you finish writing, the screen returns to a clean, blank slate, always ready for your next thought. It simply exists as a quiet place to ensure you never let an important note slip away. ■ Basic Features (Free) ・ Instant Capture: The keyboard pops up the moment you open the app. The entry screen is completely ad-free for all users, allowing you to start typing instantly. ・ Reliable Auto-Save: Your typing is recorded constantly. Even if the app closes unexpectedly, your unfinished notes will never be lost. ・ Simple Timeline & Quick Trash: Notes are stacked chronologically for easy review. In the detail view, you can quickly discard unwanted notes into the Trash and smoothly swipe to the next one. (Save unlimited fragments for free). ・ Folders: Create up to 3 folders to categorize your notes. ・ iCloud Sync: Notes are automatically stored safely in iCloud. Seamlessly carry over your data when changing devices. ・ Studio: A unique workspace where you can bring your saved notes onto the screen and physically arrange them like puzzle pieces to build new texts. ■ Fragments Pro (One-Time Purchase) Unlock full functionality and remove all remaining ads to tailor the tool perfectly to your needs. ・ Completely Ad-Free: All in-app ads (including Library and Studio) are completely removed, providing a perfectly quiet space. ・ Privacy Lock (New): Secure your private thoughts with Face ID / Touch ID. The privacy shield activates automatically to protect your notes from prying eyes. ・ Unlimited Folders: The 3-folder limit is removed. Create unlimited folders to categorize and sort your accumulated notes by project or purpose. ・ Premium Themes: Unlock 12 additional carefully curated, calming colors, allowing you to customize the entire app from a total of 15 beautiful palettes. ・ Premium App Icons: Personalize your home screen by choosing from a selection of exclusive icon designs. ・ Advanced Export: Easily export your accumulated notes in bulk as .zip, .txt, or .csv files for smooth data integration with your PC or other tools.

Screenshots

NULL Memo4 screens
Fragments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NULL Memo at none against Fragments's shown. NULL Memo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). On price, 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. NULL Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fragments sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NULL Memo ships an update daily, Fragments every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
NULL Memo versus Fragments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNULL MemoFragments
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron ChanTakehiro Asano

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NULL Memo

One-time1
  • NULL Memo Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Fragments

One-time1
  • Fragments Pro$6.99

Questions

Is NULL Memo free?
NULL Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fragments free?
Fragments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NULL Memo or Fragments have ads?
Fragments shows ads; NULL Memo does not.
Which is updated more often, NULL Memo or Fragments?
NULL Memo ships an update daily, and Fragments every 3 weeks. Most recently, NULL Memo was updated on October 28, 2026 and Fragments on October 28, 2026.

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