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Memo WidgetApple Notes
Paid

The developer lists a $4 one-time purchase.

 Free

Free, bundled with macOS and iOS.

macOS, iOS macOS, iOS
  • Widgets can appear on the Home Screen, Lock Screen and desktop
  • Plain-text notes keep the app focused
  • Comes preinstalled and free on every Apple device
  • OCR lets you search text inside scanned images and photos
  • Mac version requires Apple silicon and macOS 26 or later
  • Widgets cannot be edited directly
  • Tied to the Apple ecosystem with no native Windows or Android app
  • Lacks the structured databases and linking found in dedicated knowledge-base apps
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

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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