MarkUp Pro vs Rub Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MarkUp Pro
This app restores powerful photo annotation tools previously removed from iOS. It offers features like a magnifier, hollow shapes, free-angle arrows, and a robust color picker. Easily select, move, and edit annotations with full undo/redo support.
- Select & Move annotations
- Loupe / Magnifier tool
- Hollow shapes and free-angle arrows
- Adjustable font size and color picker
- Blur and pixelate sensitive information
- Template system for saving setups
- PDF and image export options
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MarkUp brings back the photo annotation features that disappeared in iOS 17 and 18. If you miss the Magnifier tool, hollow shape outlines, free-angle arrows, and a color picker that just works -- this app is for you. NOW WITH SELECT & MOVE - Select & Move: Tap any annotation to select it, then drag to reposition. Works with all annotation types -- shapes, arrows, text, drawings, highlights, and more. Full undo/redo support for every move. - Adjustable Font Size: Choose from 12pt to 120pt for text annotations. Your last font size is remembered between sessions. CORE FEATURES - Select & Move: Tap to select any annotation, drag to reposition. Visual selection feedback with dashed border and corner handles. - Loupe / Magnifier: Zoom into any detail with adjustable magnification. The tool Apple removed, brought back better than ever. - Hollow Shapes: Draw circles, rectangles, triangles, stars, and chat bubbles with clean outlines -- not filled blocks. Toggle between outline and filled mode. - Free-Angle Arrows: Point precisely where you want with arrows at any angle, not just preset directions. - Drawing Tools: Pen, marker, and pencil with adjustable width and opacity for every situation. - Highlight: Semi-transparent overlay that emphasizes without obscuring, perfect for screenshots and documents. - Blur and Pixelate: Obscure sensitive information like faces, license plates, and personal data with gaussian blur or pixelation. - Text Annotations: Add labels, notes, and callouts with customizable font size (12-120pt) and color. Font size is remembered between sessions. - Color Picker: A reliable, full-featured color picker with presets and custom colors -- no more fighting with the system picker. - Undo and Redo: Full history support so you never lose your work. - Eraser: Tap any annotation to remove it instantly. DESIGNED FOR iOS - Native SwiftUI interface that feels right at home - Full iPhone and iPad support with optimized layouts - Camera integration for instant photo capture and annotation - Photo library access with screenshot album filtering - Tool memory that remembers your last settings between sessions, including font size MARKUP PRO - Template System: Save your favorite annotation setups and reuse them across multiple images. - Batch Editing: Apply the same annotations to multiple images at once for consistent documentation. - PDF Export: Save annotated images as PDF documents for professional sharing. - Export Options: Save as PNG, JPEG, or PDF. Share directly to Photos, Messages, Mail, or any app via Share Sheet. PERFECT FOR - Developers annotating bug reports and screenshots - Designers providing visual feedback - Educators highlighting key information in images - Professionals creating annotated documentation - Anyone who wants the markup tools Apple took away SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: MarkUp offers three purchase options: - Monthly Subscription: $2.99/month with 7-day free trial - Yearly Subscription: $14.99/year with 7-day free trial (58% savings) - Lifetime Purchase: $29.99 one-time, no recurring charges - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
Rub Memo
This app allows you to erase text by rubbing your finger over it, mimicking the feel of erasing pencil on paper. It also offers a home screen widget for quick access, reordering paragraphs, and inserting various media like tables, checklists, and drawings.
- Erase text with finger rub
- Home screen widget for notes
- Reorder paragraphs by long-press and drop
- Insert tables, checklists, images, and drawings
- Full-text search with highlighted matches
- Lock notes with Face ID/Touch ID
- Export and share as PDF
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β Erase with Your Finger Turn on βEraserβ in the toolbar, then trace over the text you want to remove. Erase one character at a time without selecting a range. Rewrite as easily as rubbing out pencil marks on paper. If you erase too much, tap βUndoβ to bring it back. β Meet Your Walking Cat A pixel-art cat strolls around your note screen. Choose from Calico, Black, or Robot, and enjoy 38 animations, including walking, jumping, and relaxing. Tap the cat to make it move out of your way. You can also turn it off in Settings. β Home Screen Widget Check the last note you opened right from your Home Screen. Tap the widget to open that note instantly. β More Features β’ Touch and hold paragraphs to move and reorder them β’ Insert tables, checklists, images, and hand-drawn sketches β’ Use the eraser to remove inserted items, including tables and images β’ Search all your notes with matching text highlighted β’ Lock individual notes with Face ID / Touch ID β’ Export and share notes as PDFs β’ Switch between Japanese and English β’ Adjust text size, fonts, ruled lines, and eraser width β No Ads, No In-App Purchases, No Account Required The app does not collect your data. Your notes are stored on your device and are never sent to external servers by the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rub Memo at none against MarkUp Pro's 3. Rub Memo also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. MarkUp Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rub Memo asks for nothing beyond the download.
MarkUp Pro ships an update every 2 months, Rub Memo every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | MarkUp Pro | Rub Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | θ΄Ί ε¨ | seiji honda |
Customer experience
MarkUp Pro
Rub Memo
In-app purchases
MarkUp Pro
- MarkUp Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- MarkUp Pro Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
- MarkUp Pro Lifetime$29.99
Rub Memo
No in-app purchases
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