# memono Journal vs Smart Note Notepad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: memono Journal at 85% against Smart Note Notepad's 10%. memono Journal also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Smart Note Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Smart Note Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

memono Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: memono Journal has 301 ratings behind it against 1, 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 10% of Smart Note Notepad's.

memono Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Note Notepad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | memono Journal | Smart Note Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) |

## 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


### Smart Note Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915)

Create visually appealing notes and memos using professionally designed coloring paper styles. This app offers a simple gallery interface for easy management and editing of your digital creations.

**Highlights:** Gallery interface, Customizable paper styles, Pinch to zoom, Edit cells, Draw memos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade to pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is memono Journal free?

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

### Is Smart Note Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, memono Journal or Smart Note Notepad?

memono Journal is rated higher. memono Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Smart Note Notepad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do memono Journal or Smart Note Notepad have ads?

Smart Note Notepad shows ads; memono Journal does not.

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

memono Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Note Notepad every 5 months. Most recently, memono Journal was updated on October 1, 2026 and Smart Note Notepad on September 29, 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.*