# dMemo vs Noto

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dMemo at none against Noto's 3. dMemo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Noto's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. dMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

dMemo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noto has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of dMemo's written reviews are positive against 68% of Noto's.

dMemo ships an update monthly, Noto every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | dMemo | Noto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmemo/id901129672/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shigeru Hirata](https://appshunter.io/developer/901129675) | [Soysauce Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/598496583) |

## 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


### Noto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246)

A modern writing and note-taking application offering powerful text editing tools and extensive organization features. It supports unlimited attachments and various export formats, with optional Pro features for enhanced functionality. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Powerful text editing tools, Unlimited attachments (Pro), Dark mode, iCloud sync, Gesture organization, Multiple export formats, Desktop-class organization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noto Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Noto Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Noto Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🎨 Customizable folders and colors
- 📁 Excellent organization and hierarchy
- 💻 Works well across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
- 📁 Difficulty moving/organizing folders and notes
- 🖌️ Lack of font/text customization options
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Folders and notes disappearing after updates
- Crashes when trying to access certain folders
- Widgets not displaying note content properly

**Requested features**

- Add tags or keywords for better organization
- Improve table editing and formatting
- Implement better export options (PDF, HTML, etc.)
- Add support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Integrate calendar and reminder features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dMemo free?

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

### Is Noto free?

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

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

dMemo is rated higher. dMemo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Noto averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do dMemo or Noto have ads?

Neither dMemo nor Noto shows ads.

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

dMemo ships an update monthly, and Noto every 4 weeks. Most recently, dMemo was updated on July 31, 2026 and Noto on September 19, 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.*