# dMemo vs MemoTaro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dMemo at none against MemoTaro's 1. dMemo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). MemoTaro's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for dMemo against 4.9 for MemoTaro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MemoTaro has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

dMemo ships an update monthly, MemoTaro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | dMemo | MemoTaro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmemo/id901129672/reviews)** | [4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memotaro/id1242201182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shigeru Hirata](https://appshunter.io/developer/901129675) | [Masashi Sasaoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124773279) |

## What reviewers say

### dMemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmemo/id901129672)

Organize your thoughts with a simple memo app. Group notes with customizable folder colors, attach images, and search all your entries. Protect your data with a passcode and biometric unlock.

**Highlights:** Customizable folder themes, Full text search, Font style options, Attach images to memos, Export memos via email, Passcode and biometric protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MemoTaro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memotaro/id1242201182)

Securely store your notes with a password lock and biometric authentication. Easily organize, edit, and share your memos with intuitive drag-and-drop and swipe gestures. Find information quickly with powerful search and customize your viewing experience with font settings.

**Highlights:** Password lock with Touch ID/Face ID, Drag-and-drop memo organization, Swipe to delete notes, Direct sharing to messages, mail, social media, Memo search and character search, Customizable font size and color

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dMemo free?

dMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MemoTaro free?

MemoTaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, dMemo or MemoTaro?

dMemo is rated higher. dMemo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MemoTaro averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do dMemo or MemoTaro have ads?

MemoTaro shows ads; dMemo does not.

### Which is updated more often, dMemo or MemoTaro?

dMemo ships an update monthly, and MemoTaro every 9 days. Most recently, dMemo was updated on July 31, 2026 and MemoTaro on August 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*