Boono vs Retro Desktop Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boono
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Boono is your private everything journal. Build your feed of thoughts. Write short thoughts as they pop up through your day, or sit down and write a long reflection about something in your life. Everything journal means you can write about whatever you want, it is your journal! Vent about your day, gossip about that coworker, write down your goals, give yourself a pat on the back (or write about what's wrong with you...). Talk about things that bother you and things that make you happy. Boono ensures your privacy. All your journaling data is only stored on your mobile device locally. This ensures you get maximum privacy so you can talk about whatever you want (and allow you to use the app offline!).
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.
- Retro desktop themes
- Fast and simple editor
- Automatic saving
- Pin important notes
- Instant search
- Trash with restore
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boono at none against Retro Desktop Notes's 1. Boono also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Retro Desktop Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Boono asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boono ships an update every 3 days, Retro Desktop Notes daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boono | Retro Desktop Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aditya Asdhir | MARIE MORIKAGE |
In-app purchases
Boono
No in-app purchases
Retro Desktop Notes
- Retroプレミアム$1.99








