# memono Journal vs Notes

The clearest difference is rating: memono Journal at 4.6 against Notes's 4.0. memono Journal also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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 $2.99 per 3 months and Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

memono Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: memono Journal has 301 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

memono Journal ships an update monthly, Notes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | memono Journal | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-ai-note-taker/id6752240982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Shanghai Zongchong Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782290488) |

## 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


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-ai-note-taker/id6752240982)

Effortlessly capture voice, text, images, and documents, then use AI to transform them into organized, actionable notes. Features include live transcription, AI summaries, conversational editing, and flexible export options.

**Highlights:** Voice, text, image, and document capture, Live voice-to-text transcription, AI-generated summaries and templates, Conversational AI editing, Multiple export formats (TXT, PDF, Word, Markdown), Smart organization with tags and folders

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Note Taker VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker VIP(3-day free trial) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Note Taker VIP(3-day free trial) | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is memono Journal free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

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

memono Journal is rated higher. memono Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Notes averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do memono Journal or Notes have ads?

Neither memono Journal nor Notes shows ads.

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

memono Journal ships an update monthly, and Notes every 8 days. Most recently, memono Journal was updated on October 19, 2026 and Notes on October 17, 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.*