# dMemo vs UltraNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dMemo at none against UltraNotes's 1. dMemo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). UltraNotes's advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UltraNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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: UltraNotes has 171 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of dMemo's written reviews are positive against 82% of UltraNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

dMemo ships an update monthly, UltraNotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | dMemo | UltraNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmemo/id901129672/reviews)** | [4.6 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultranotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6468902627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 31 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) | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) |

## 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


### UltraNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultranotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6468902627)

This app combines powerful note-taking, handwriting, and PDF annotation features. Create rich text notes, sketch with various tools, and mark up documents. Organize, search, and sync your notes across devices.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Rich text formatting and templates, PDF annotation and signing, Cross-device synchronization via iCloud, Searchable handwriting and text, Side-by-side multitasking on iPad/Mac, Audio recording with notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UltraNotes Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✍️ Excellent handwriting and pen experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Variety of pen styles and drawing tools
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription
- 🔒 Strong privacy policy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Writing/drawing input not registering properly
- 🐛 Frequent page scrolling when attempting to write
- 🔄 Slow or unreliable iCloud sync
- 📤 Export functionality issues
- 🔍 Search feature crashes the app

**Reported bugs**

- Writing and drawing input not working
- Page scrolling interferes with writing
- iCloud sync not functioning
- Export to other apps failing
- Hand gestures changing page zoom during writing

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock zoom while writing with Apple Pencil
- Resize shapes after cutting/moving them
- Export notes to PDF and other apps
- Dark/light theme toggle for pages
- Nested list item support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dMemo free?

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

### Is UltraNotes free?

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

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

dMemo is rated higher. dMemo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UltraNotes averages 4.6 from 171 ratings.

### Do dMemo or UltraNotes have ads?

Neither dMemo nor UltraNotes shows ads.

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

dMemo ships an update monthly, and UltraNotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, dMemo was updated on July 31, 2026 and UltraNotes on September 23, 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.*