# memono Journal vs Motes

The clearest difference is rating: memono Journal at 4.6 against Motes's 3.0. memono Journal also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 1) and review sentiment (85% vs 67%). Motes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Motes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

memono Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: memono Journal has 301 ratings behind it against 1, 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 67% of Motes's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | memono Journal | Motes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motes-modern-notes/id1542609421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Tomasz Gucio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511914165) |

## 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 | $9.99 | 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


### Motes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motes-modern-notes/id1542609421)

A modern digital notebook for quick note-taking with easy styling and organization. Features include to-do lists, OCR text capture, and import/export options. Synchronize your notes across multiple devices using cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking with styles, Organize with labels, To-do lists and task tracking, OCR text capture, Import from OneNote/Evernote, Export to PDF, Cloud synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $0.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is memono Journal free?

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

### Is Motes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, memono Journal or Motes?

memono Journal is rated higher. memono Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Motes averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do memono Journal or Motes have ads?

Neither memono Journal nor Motes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, memono Journal or Motes?

memono Journal ships an update monthly, and Motes monthly. Most recently, memono Journal was updated on October 13, 2026 and Motes on September 22, 2026.

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