NotePocket vs SmartMemo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NotePocket
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NotePocket is a clean and simple note app designed for quick capture and focused organization. Write notes in seconds Create a note the moment an idea appears. Keep titles and long-form text together in a calm, lightweight editor built for everyday use. Stay organized Sort your notes by date or title, switch between list and grid layouts, and organize everything with custom categories. Use search to find notes quickly and browse by calendar when you want to see what you wrote on a specific day. Make notes more useful Pin important notes, add checklist items for tasks, attach photos for visual context, and share note content when needed. Private by default Your notes are stored on your device. No account is required, and there are no ads or online tracking built into the app. NotePocket is ideal for personal reminders, work notes, shopping lists, plans, and everyday ideas.
SmartMemo
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SmartMemo redefines how you capture tasks. Powered by on-device AI, it lets you create TODO items the way that feels most natural β type, speak, or snap a photo. KEY FEATURES: VOICE INPUT β’ Real-time speech-to-text using Apple Speech framework β’ Simply tap the mic and speak your task β it's transcribed instantly β’ Works in Chinese and English PHOTO RECOGNITION β’ Point your camera at a whiteboard, sticky note, or any text β’ Apple Vision OCR extracts text in under 2 seconds β’ MiniCPM-V on-device multimodal AI analyzes the image and suggests a smart TODO description ON-DEVICE AI β 100% PRIVATE β’ Powered by llama.cpp with Metal GPU acceleration β’ MiniCPM-V runs entirely on your device β no cloud, no servers, no data leakage β’ Streaming token output so you see the AI thinking in real time SMART TODO LIST β’ Color-coded tags: Work, Life, Study, Other β’ Swipe to delete, tap to complete β’ Real-time search filtering β’ Creation source badges (text / voice / photo) PRIVACY FIRST β’ All AI inference happens locally on your device β’ No account required, no ads, no tracking Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who values both productivity and privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SmartMemo at none against NotePocket's shown. NotePocket's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NotePocket | SmartMemo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 400 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ε ΅η ι | ζ ι |
In-app purchases
NotePocket
No in-app purchases
SmartMemo
No in-app purchases
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