# memono Journal vs Character Count Note

The clearest difference is ads: memono Journal at none against Character Count Note's shown. memono Journal also leads on ratings volume (299 vs 2). Character Count Note's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. memono Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Character Count Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Character Count Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: memono Journal has 299 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of memono Journal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Character Count Note's.

memono Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, Character Count Note every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | memono Journal | Character Count Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-count-note/id1487446816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Foodmenu.world Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438351063) |

## What reviewers say

### memono Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619)

Create rich multimedia journal entries with text, photos, audio, and location data. Organize notes with color categories, set reminders, and share them easily. Secure your entries with a lock and fingerprint access.

**Highlights:** Multimedia notes (text, photos, audio), Location tagging, Color-coded organization, Reminders and notifications, Secure lock with Touch ID, iCloud synchronization, Note sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $2.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Password protection
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🎵 Voice recording support
- 📍 Location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ads are too frequent
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/searching notes
- 🔤 Small font size
- 📁 Limited organization options

**Reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing after saving
- Syncing issues between devices
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change font size and style
- Option to add multiple photos per note
- Folder/category organization
- Improved search and sorting functionality


### Character Count Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-count-note/id1487446816)

This app offers advanced note-taking and to-do list functionalities with features like auto-save, character counting, and flashcard creation. It supports HTML insertion, dual-screen mode for web browsing while editing, and quick input of frequently used text.

**Highlights:** Auto-saving memos, Customizable character counting, Search, replace, and text-to-speech, Tag management and password protection, Flashcard creation and review, Dual-screen editing mode, HTML insertion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 100 coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get600coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is memono Journal free?

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

### Is Character Count Note free?

Character Count Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, memono Journal or Character Count Note?

Character Count Note is rated higher. memono Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Character Count Note averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do memono Journal or Character Count Note have ads?

Character Count Note shows ads; memono Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, memono Journal or Character Count Note?

memono Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Character Count Note every 5 weeks. Most recently, memono Journal was updated on September 20, 2026 and Character Count Note on September 9, 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.*