# memono Journal vs Appnote

The clearest difference is rating: memono Journal at 4.6 against Appnote's 3.7. memono Journal also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 3). Appnote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. memono Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Appnote asks for nothing beyond the download.

memono Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: memono Journal has 301 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

memono Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, Appnote every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | memono Journal | Appnote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appnote-notepad/id6452401357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Vladimir Gorkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698897421) |

## 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


### Appnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appnote-notepad/id6452401357)

Organize your thoughts with a beautiful and functional notepad. Create an unlimited number of notes and folders, format text, and enrich entries with media. Secure your data with password protection and cloud sync.

**Highlights:** Unlimited folders and notes, Rich text formatting, Add images, videos, PDFs, and links, Quick undo and pin notes, Instant search, Cloud sync and backup, Password and biometric protection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is memono Journal free?

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

### Is Appnote free?

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

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

memono Journal is rated higher. memono Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Appnote averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do memono Journal or Appnote have ads?

Neither memono Journal nor Appnote shows ads.

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

memono Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Appnote every 2 months. Most recently, memono Journal was updated on October 11, 2026 and Appnote on October 11, 2026.

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