Best Memos Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good memos apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Memos Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Voice MemosVoice MemosFree4.8★ (1.1M)NoNoNov 2026
2Moe MemosMoe MemosFree4.1★ (47)NoYesOct 2026
3NotesNotesFree4.8★ (668K)NoNoNov 2026
4SchoolOnline ParentsSchoolOnline ParentsFree1.6★ (5)NoNoNov 2026
5Memos MobileMemos MobileFree—YesYesNov 2026
6天天阅谱天天阅谱Free—NoYesNov 2026
7Monthly: Custom CalendarMonthly: Custom CalendarFree5.0★ (3)NoYesNov 2026
8GAA ScoreGAA ScoreFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Memos

Voice Memos#1
4.8😐(1.1M ratings)
Free
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Capture, edit, and organize audio with this versatile recording tool. Easily transcribe speech to text, enhance sound quality, and share your creations across devices. Ideal for notes, ideas, and moments.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless recording
  • 🎨 Attractive and minimalistic design
  • 🔍 Useful for capturing ideas and thoughts
  • 🎶 Great for musicians and singers
  • 📚 Helpful for students and academics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording (stops unexpectedly)
  • 🔇 Audio quality issues
  • 🔄 Inability to edit/resume recordings
  • 🗂️ Poor organization and folder management
  • ⚠️ Freezing and crashing issues
Moe Memos#2

Moe Memos by 宇霆 郭

Quick capture ideas
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.1(47 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture thoughts and ideas quickly with this app. It offers both local on-device storage and synchronization with a self-hosted server. Enjoy offline functionality, rich media support, and robust organization tools.

Notes#3

Notes by Apple

Take note of almost anything
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.8😐(668K ratings)
Free
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Capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking app. Attach various file types, scan documents, create checklists, and even sketch directly within your notes. Organize with folders, tags, and smart searches, and collaborate with others on shared notes.

What We Love

  • 📝 Versatile note-taking app
  • 🔒 Secure with password/biometric lock
  • 🌐 Seamless sync across devices
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 📂 Organized with folders and tags
  • 💻 Integrates well with Apple ecosystem

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/retrieving notes
  • 🔋 High battery drain when using Apple Pencil
  • 📝 Limited formatting options (font, color, etc.)
  • 🔒 Password reset issues with locked notes
  • 🗑️ Accidental deletion of notes

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FAQ about Memos

What are the best memos apps for iPhone?
Voice Memos tops our memos apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top memos apps we rank are free to download, including Voice Memos and Moe Memos.
Voice Memos has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ memos apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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