Comparison

Jotdown vs GlanceMemo

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

Head to head
About

Jotdown

Features
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Jotdown is an extremely simple place to write down ideas, thoughts, and anything else on your mind. Most notes apps have become too cluttered. Folders, formatting, tags, toolbars, templates, and endless options can get in the way when all you want to do is write something down. Jotdown solves that by staying intentionally minimal. No folders. No clutter. No complicated system to manage. Just open the app and start typing. Every note is saved automatically and shown in a clean timeline, so you can write things down quickly without organizing, naming, sorting, or setting anything up. With Jotdown, you can: • Write instantly with no setup • Keep your notes in a simple timeline • See an automatic timestamp for every note • Edit everything inline • Copy or delete notes with a quick swipe action The experience is intentionally stripped down. It works well for quick thoughts, reminders, social media drafts, caption ideas, or anything you simply want to get out of your head. Private by default: • What you write in Jotdown is private to you • Jotdown does not read or collect your notes • By default, your notes stay on your device Unlock the full version with a one-time purchase to get: • iCloud sync across devices • Face ID protection • Export all your notes No subscriptions or recurring fees. Ever. Jotdown is built for people who do not want another complicated notes app. Just a calm, lightweight, and minimal place to write things down. Made with love in Tokyo. Privacy Policy: https://jotdown.framer.website/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GlanceMemo

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GlanceMemo is the simplest way to keep quick notes visible — right on your lock screen. Most note apps require you to open them. GlanceMemo doesn't. Every time you wake your phone, your important reminders and pinned notes are already there. ā–  Key Features • Pin up to 3 memos on your lock screen widget • Reminders widget — scheduled notes automatically float to the top when due • The first line becomes the widget title (write naturally, no formatting fuss) • Gentle reminders that surface exactly when you need them • Beautiful in both light and dark mode • Available in English, Korean, and Japanese ā–  Perfect For • "Meeting notes for tomorrow" — instantly visible on your morning phone check • "Grocery list" — no need to open an app at the store • "Take medication, drink water" — daily nudges that just work • Quick thoughts, meeting agendas, things you don't want to forget ā–  Why GlanceMemo? Other note apps disappear once you close them. GlanceMemo stays visible where you look most — your lock screen. Every phone check becomes a chance to remember what matters. Focused on the essentials: 3 pinned slots, 3 reminder slots — enough for what's important, no more. ā–  How to Use 1. Open the app and write your first memo 2. Tap the pin icon in the memo list to pin it to the widget 3. Long-press your lock screen → Customize → Add Widget → GlanceMemo 4. Now see it every time you wake your phone ā–  Requirements • iOS 16.0 or later (Lock screen widgets are an iOS 16+ feature) Write simply. Always visible. Never open the app again.

Screenshots

Jotdown4 screens
GlanceMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlanceMemo at none against Jotdown's 1. GlanceMemo also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). Jotdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Jotdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GlanceMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Jotdown versus GlanceMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotdownGlanceMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1816.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYugi Mottadooho jin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jotdown

One-time1
  • Jotdown Full Version$3.99
None

GlanceMemo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jotdown free?
Jotdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlanceMemo free?
GlanceMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jotdown or GlanceMemo have ads?
GlanceMemo shows ads; Jotdown does not.

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