# memono Journal vs Qbik Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qbik Note at none against memono Journal's 3. Qbik Note also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). memono Journal's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. memono Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Qbik Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Qbik 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 301 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | memono Journal | Qbik Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qbik-note/id6745190382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Super Able Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811208661) |

## 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 | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $4.99 | 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


### Qbik Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qbik-note/id6745190382)

This daily planner helps you organize your day hour by hour with time-blocked tasks. It features a Smart Day view for focus, progress tracking, and a history of past days. Designed for consistency and productivity.

**Highlights:** Hour-by-hour planning, Time-blocked tasks, Smart Day view, Progress tracking, History review, Sleep schedule adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is memono Journal free?

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

### Is Qbik Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, memono Journal or Qbik Note?

Qbik Note is rated higher. memono Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Qbik Note averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do memono Journal or Qbik Note have ads?

Neither memono Journal nor Qbik Note shows ads.

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

memono Journal ships an update monthly, and Qbik Note monthly. Most recently, memono Journal was updated on October 14, 2026 and Qbik Note on October 12, 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.*