Comparison

memono Journal vs ToolStack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

memono Journal

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
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Multimedia journal and notes application for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple Watch. ** SAE Alumni Award 2015 WINNER ** TEXT Add a title and text to your note. Phone numbers, addresses, web links and email addresses can be used interactive from inside memono. PHOTOS Take a photo with the camera or choose one from the photo library and add it to your note. View the photo fullscreen and zoom into it. Save multiple images per note. PHOTO FILTERS Choose from many different photo filter effects and apply them to your photo. Remove the filter effects at any time to reuse the original photo. AUDIO RECORDING Record a voice message for every note. LOCATION Add a location to your note or let memono do it automatically. DATE The date will be added automatically to each note and can also be edited. COLOR CATEGORIES Assign different colors to your notes to organize them. SHARE NOTE Share your note via email, SMS, Twitter, Facebook, Sina Weibo or save a custom designed memono note to your photo library. REMINDER ALERT Set a reminder alert for each note and receive a notification. ICLOUD Use iCloud to synchronize your notes across all your devices and to save a backup in iCloud. LOCK Lock your memono app by defining a touch pattern gesture to protect your notes and keep them private. Use Touch ID to unlock memono with your fingerprint. SEARCH & SPOTLIGHT SEARCH Notes can be filtered by doing a text search. 3D TOUCH Quick actions, peek and pop. APPLE WATCH Use Apple Watch to create a note. View your notes on Apple Watch. Receive notifications from memono on Apple Watch. memono Pro is offered as a one-time purchase or as a subscription either 3-montly or yearly. You can cancel subscriptions at any time through your App Store account settings. Subscriptions automatically renew if they are not canceled within 24 hours of the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off in the user's account settings after purchase. For more information, see our privacy policy and our terms and conditions. http://appinghouse.com/memono-privacy.html http://appinghouse.com/memono-terms.html

About

ToolStack

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ToolStack — The All-in-One Digital Toolbox Work smarter, safeguard your tools, and get the job done faster — ToolStack puts your entire toolbox in your pocket. From tool inventory to on-site digital instruments, it replaces paperwork and clutter with one powerful app built for real-world tradespeople. Protect & Organise Your Gear Snap photos and log every tool in seconds Scan and securely store serial numbers Keep receipts, purchase details, and notes all in one place Instantly mark tools as stolen and generate police or insurance reports Export professional PDF reports whenever you need them Built-In Digital Tools Turn your phone into a smart multi-tool — no extra gadgets required: Angle Finder Stud & Pipe Finder Laser Level Quick Measure 2-Way Communicator Unit Conversion Charts Smarter Reports & Record-Keeping Create detailed PDF inventory reports for insurance and audits Track mileage for jobs with accuracy Stay prepared, protected, and professional at all times Built for Tradespeople Designed for builders, electricians, plumbers, engineers, and contractors — ToolStack delivers the control, security, and tech edge you need every day. Try It Free Start with a 7-day free trial. After your trial ends, upgrade to ToolStack Unlimited for unlimited features and peace of mind. No contracts. Cancel anytime via your Apple ID. By using ToolStack, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

memono Journal4 screens
ToolStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

memono Journal and ToolStack are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. memono Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and ToolStack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

memono Journal ships an update monthly, ToolStack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
memono Journal versus ToolStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermemono JournalToolStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (301 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings301 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis EbbinghausAdvanced Web Concepts Ltd

Bugs and requests

memono Journal

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

ToolStack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

memono Journal

Subscriptions2
  • 3 months$2.993 Months
  • 1 Year$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time purchase$9.99
1 purchases

ToolStack

Subscriptions1
  • ToolStack Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is memono Journal free?
memono Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToolStack free?
ToolStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do memono Journal or ToolStack have ads?
Neither memono Journal nor ToolStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, memono Journal or ToolStack?
memono Journal ships an update monthly, and ToolStack every 2 months. Most recently, memono Journal was updated on November 11, 2026 and ToolStack on November 5, 2026.

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