# memono Journal vs IsI Notepad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: memono Journal at 85% against IsI Notepad's 22%. memono Journal also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). IsI Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 $0.99 per 3 months and IsI Notepad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 14, 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 22% of IsI Notepad's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | memono Journal | IsI Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619/reviews)** | [3.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notepad/id909709859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 22.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Dominic Barra](https://appshunter.io/developer/891093115) |

## 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


### IsI Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notepad/id909709859)

This app provides a straightforward way to record and quickly retrieve important information. It offers a simple, single-page interface for notes, with options to disable ads, unlock new notepads, change fonts, and add more notes through in-app purchases. It's designed for easy use and secure storage of ideas and data.

**Highlights:** Record important data, Quick retrieval of notes, Disable advertising (in-app purchase), Unlock new notepads (in-app purchase), Change font size (in-app purchase), Unlock more notes (in-app purchase), Switch between notes with swipe gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Features | $0.99 | one-time |
| More notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Notes | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is memono Journal free?

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

### Is IsI Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, memono Journal or IsI Notepad?

memono Journal is rated higher. memono Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while IsI Notepad averages 3.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do memono Journal or IsI Notepad have ads?

IsI Notepad shows ads; memono Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, memono Journal or IsI Notepad?

memono Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, and IsI Notepad every 6 weeks. Most recently, memono Journal was updated on October 1, 2026 and IsI Notepad on September 30, 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.*