Comparison

MemofyAI vs Vault Notes by Hansson

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

Head to head
About

MemofyAI

Features
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โ–  Your messy notes deserve better. Scribbled meeting notes you can't read later. Quick ideas jotted down between tasks. A to-do list buried in a wall of text. MemofyAI turns your rough, unstructured notes into perfectly organized documents โ€” automatically. Just type (or paste) your messy text. AI instantly adds headings, bullet points, and structure. Done. โ–  Perfect for... - Meeting notes that need to become proper minutes - Random ideas that deserve structure - To-do lists that need checkboxes and priorities - Lecture notes that need to be study-ready - Handwritten notes or whiteboards โ€” just snap a photo โ–  5 Smart Modes 1. Auto-detect โ€” AI figures out what kind of note it is and formats accordingly 2. Memo โ€” General notes with clean headings and sections 3. Meeting Minutes โ€” Adds date, attendees, decisions, and action items 4. TODO โ€” Creates prioritized checklists 5. Idea โ€” Organizes your brainstorm with next steps โ–  Camera Input โ€” Read Handwriting Instantly Point your camera at handwritten notes, a whiteboard, or printed text. The app reads it and organizes it automatically. No more typing things out by hand. โ–  On-Device AI for Privacy Choose the on-device AI mode and the AI runs directly on your phone. - In on-device mode, your notes stay on your device - Nothing is uploaded to any cloud - No one else can see your data โ€” ever Confidential work notes, personal journal entries, sensitive ideas โ€” type freely. โ–  Works Offline After downloading the on-device AI model, you don't need an internet connection. Use it on a plane, underground, or anywhere without signal. โ–  Home Screen Widgets Add a widget to your home screen or lock screen. Start writing notes with a single tap โ€” no need to open the app first. โ–  Meet Memobee โ€” Your AI Buddy A cute, friendly assistant that lives in the app. Tap Memobee to start organizing your notes. A small touch of joy in your productivity. โ–  Use Your Notes Anywhere - Copy to clipboard and paste into any app - Share with colleagues or friends - Save as a file for backup - Works great with Obsidian and other note apps โ–  Why MemofyAI? - AI organizes your notes automatically - 5 modes for every type of note - Camera reads handwriting and whiteboards - On-device AI mode keeps your notes on your phone - Works without internet - Home screen and lock screen widgets - No ads Download now and never struggle with messy notes again.

About

Vault Notes by Hansson

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Vault Notes is a private, text-first notes app built for iPhone and iPad. Write notes and todos, organize notebooks, use reminders, and keep your text in sync across devices connected to the same WebDAV. Attachments like photos, audio, video, PDFs, and other files stay local on the device where they were added, which keeps sync fast, lightweight, and dependable. Vault Notes is designed for people who want a focused notes library that stays efficient instead of turning into a heavy file vault. Highlights - Notes, todos, checklists, and subtasks - Notebooks and nested notebook organization - Text-first WebDAV sync across your devices - Local attachments with file, image, PDF, audio, and video support - Native share extension - Reminder scheduling - App Lock with biometric protection on supported devices - Multiple profiles and sync settings

Screenshots

MemofyAI4 screens
Vault Notes by Hansson4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vault Notes by Hansson at every 5 days against MemofyAI's monthly. Vault Notes by Hansson also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MemofyAI ships an update monthly, Vault Notes by Hansson every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
MemofyAI versus Vault Notes by Hansson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemofyAIVault Notes by Hansson
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size126 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaruki UriuHansson Inc

In-app purchases

None

MemofyAI

No in-app purchases

None

Vault Notes by Hansson

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MemofyAI free?
MemofyAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vault Notes by Hansson free?
Vault Notes by Hansson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MemofyAI or Vault Notes by Hansson have ads?
Neither MemofyAI nor Vault Notes by Hansson shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MemofyAI or Vault Notes by Hansson?
MemofyAI ships an update monthly, and Vault Notes by Hansson every 5 days. Most recently, MemofyAI was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vault Notes by Hansson on October 25, 2026.

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