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Apple Notes vs Memo Widget: catalog facts
Apple Notes	Memo Widget
Free Free, bundled with macOS and iOS.	Paid The developer lists a $4 one-time purchase.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Comes preinstalled and free on every Apple device OCR lets you search text inside scanned images and photos	Widgets can appear on the Home Screen, Lock Screen and desktop Plain-text notes keep the app focused
Tied to the Apple ecosystem with no native Windows or Android app Lacks the structured databases and linking found in dedicated knowledge-base apps	Mac version requires Apple silicon and macOS 26 or later Widgets cannot be edited directly
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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