Comparison

Ashnote vs MemoFlow

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

Head to head
About

Ashnote

Features
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ASHnote is a local-first markdown notes and journaling app for personal use. All notes are saved directly on your device as plain text files. No account is required, and no data is sent to any server unless you choose to set up iCloud or Git sync. Key features - Markdown editor with slash commands and a formatting toolbar - Folder structure with custom emoji icons - Calendar and journal views for daily note organization - Mood and weather icons for journaling - Tags and favorites for quick filtering - Pin important notes to the top - Full-text search - Optional iCloud sync to keep notes across Apple devices - Optional Git sync to back up notes to a Git repository - Fully offline capable Privacy-first You can use ASHnote without logging in. Unless you explicitly enable iCloud or Git sync, no data is transmitted to our servers. ASHnote offers all core note-taking features for free, with an optional auto-renewable premium subscription that unlocks additional features. ASHnote Premium (Auto-Renewable Subscription) - Monthly: US$2.99/month - Yearly: US$24.99/year Premium subscription includes: - Version history - Sticky notes - Multiple vaults - Export and sharing (PDF, HTML, ZIP) - AI assistant Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://note.sunteq.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://note.sunteq.net/privacy

About

MemoFlow

This app synchronizes notes across devices by connecting to a self-hosted server or using local storage. It offers features like tags, attachments, and search for organizing thoughts, daily journaling, and personal knowledge management.

Highlights
  • Connect to self-hosted Memos server
  • Local-first note-taking
  • Tagging and attachments
  • Search functionality
  • Multiple viewing modes
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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MemoFlow is a feature-rich client designed for Memos users. Connect MemoFlow to your self-hosted Memos server to capture, browse, organize, and synchronize your notes across devices. Whether you are recording quick thoughts, daily moments, reminders, lists, or longer-form content, MemoFlow provides a smooth and focused way to access your Memos content. In addition to connecting to a Memos server, MemoFlow also supports local-first note-taking. Notes can be stored directly on your device, giving you more flexibility and control over how your personal content is managed. With support for tags, attachments, search, writing tools, and multiple viewing modes, MemoFlow helps you turn fragmented ideas into a clear and manageable personal knowledge flow. MemoFlow is suitable for quick capture, daily journaling, personal knowledge management, and anyone looking for a more complete mobile and desktop experience for their self-hosted Memos service.

Screenshots

Ashnote4 screens
MemoFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ashnote at every 4 days against MemoFlow's monthly. Ashnote also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ashnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MemoFlow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, MemoFlow monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ashnote versus MemoFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshnoteMemoFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanghoon Ahn周财 韩

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ashnote

Subscriptions2
  • ASHnote Premium$2.991 Month
  • ASHnote Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year
4 purchases

MemoFlow

One-time4
  • Support MemoFlow$0.99
  • 汉堡$2.99
  • Fried Chicken Tip$3.99
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  • Extra Meal Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Ashnote free?
Ashnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MemoFlow free?
MemoFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ashnote or MemoFlow have ads?
Neither Ashnote nor MemoFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ashnote or MemoFlow?
Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, and MemoFlow monthly. Most recently, Ashnote was updated on November 5, 2026 and MemoFlow on November 5, 2026.

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