Comparison

H vs Retro Desktop Notes

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

Head to head
About

H

Features
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H-Wall - Hidden Wall Introducing H-Wall — a truly private space where nothing is shared with anyone. No cloud, no backup, no sharing. ------------------- H-Wall has no sign-up and no server. Everything stays on your phone, protected by your password. No one else can access it. No more worrying about cloud leaks, social media exposure, or someone peeking at your private records. It's time to say goodbye to all that stress. Keep your precious memories and secrets safe with soothing BGM. Ghostesia respects your right to stay disconnected. ------------------- [ Key Features ] [ 8 Memo Types ] - Post-it — Quick sticky notes - Photo Memo — Images with text - Diary — Record dates, moods, and feelings - Ledger — Income/expense in receipt style - To-Do List — Manage with checklists - Sketch — Freehand writing and drawing - Form Memo — Structured template records - Letter — Write heartfelt letters [ Cork Board ] - Freely arrange memos on an infinite zoomable board - Drag, pinch to resize, and rotate - Real board feel with post-its, tape, and pins [ Perfect Lock ] - Choose PIN or pattern lock - Auto-lock when leaving the app (configurable) - No lock hints. If you forget your password, no one can open it. [ BGM Player ] - 4 built-in ambient music tracks - Shuffle and auto-play functions - Auto-play music when opening the app [ Multilingual Support ] - Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Russian, German, Spanish [ Home Widget ] - Display pinned memos on your home screen widget - Requires app unlock to view content ------------------- [ Privacy Philosophy ] H-Wall respects your right to disconnected privacy. - No server — Data is stored only on your device. - No sign-up — No email, phone number, nothing asked. - No backup — Delete the app and everything disappears. - This is true privacy. Secret diary, hidden ledger, love letters, future plans... Whatever it is, pin it to your wall. ------------------- Caution - If you forget your password or pattern, you cannot access the app. - All data is permanently deleted when you uninstall the app. No recovery. - No network sync or backup features are provided.

About

Retro Desktop Notes

Experience a nostalgic note-taking app that brings the charm of classic desktop computers to your mobile device. Enjoy a distraction-free writing experience with retro themes and essential organizational tools.

Highlights
  • Retro desktop themes
  • Fast and simple editor
  • Automatic saving
  • Pin important notes
  • Instant search
  • Trash with restore
Features
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Bring the charm of classic desktop computers to your pocket. Retro Memo is a nostalgic note-taking app inspired by vintage desktop operating systems. Designed for people who love retro interfaces, pixel-perfect details, and distraction-free writing. Instead of overwhelming you with unnecessary features, Retro Memo focuses on what matters most: writing, organizing, and enjoying the experience. FEATURES • Three beautiful retro desktop themes - Classic 95 - Platinum Mono - Luna Blue • Fast and simple note editor • Automatic saving • Pin important notes • Instant search • Sort your notes • Trash with restore support • Pixel-inspired desktop icons • Classic window interface • Retro typography • Privacy-friendly local storage NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. Whether you're capturing ideas, creating shopping lists, or writing quick reminders, Retro Memo makes every note feel like you're using a classic desktop computer again. A nostalgic experience, redesigned for modern iPhone.

Screenshots

H4 screens
Retro Desktop Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: H at none against Retro Desktop Notes's 1. H also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Retro Desktop Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price 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. Retro Desktop Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. H asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

H ships an update every 5 days, Retro Desktop Notes daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
H versus Retro Desktop Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHRetro Desktop Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjaeyoon HwangMARIE MORIKAGE

In-app purchases

None

H

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Retro Desktop Notes

One-time1
  • Retroプレミアム$1.99

Questions

Is H free?
H is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Desktop Notes free?
Retro Desktop Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do H or Retro Desktop Notes have ads?
H shows ads; Retro Desktop Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, H or Retro Desktop Notes?
H ships an update every 5 days, and Retro Desktop Notes daily. Most recently, H was updated on October 25, 2026 and Retro Desktop Notes on October 24, 2026.

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