Your first story is waiting when you wake up
The real titles of today's stories land on your lock screen, at the pace you choose. Only stories, never spam.
☀️ The best morning habit
Every day made history.
Every day made history.
Find out why.
Every morning, MEMO tells you what happened on this day in history: short, surprising and memorable stories. One minute to learn, a whole day to shine.
4.7 on the App Store Joined by 80,000+ curious minds
Today
4.7★
453 ratings on the App Store
80,000+
curious users
15-20
stories every day
≈ 5,500
stories a year
How it works
Give your day more meaning,
Give your day more meaning,
in three simple steps
Swipe from one discovery to the next
15 to 20 stories tied to today's date. A punchy summary, and “Tell me the rest” whenever you want the full story.
Bring it up that same evening
Stories that stick without even trying. You'll know stories other people don't — and you'll become the person everyone listens to.
So much more than a history app
A routine designed to turn
A routine designed to turn
your curiosity into general knowledge
Widgets
Learn without even unlocking your phone
Add MEMO to your lock screen or home screen: stories rotate every 90 minutes, without you even noticing.
- 4 widget styles, from subtle to bold
- Notifications at the pace you choose: light, normal or intense
- One tap on the widget opens the full story
12 days
in a row — consistency makes all the difference
Streaks & achievements
Build your streak,
Build your streak,
one day at a time
Every day in a row feeds your flame. And your discoveries unlock 18 badges, from Explorer to MEMO Master — reserved for the top 5% of users.
- A flame that grows with your consistency
- 18 badges to collect, from beginner to expert
- A recap of your week every Sunday
In what year did Howard Carter discover Tutankhamun's tomb?
Why? On November 4, 1922, Carter uncovered the only intact royal tomb in Egypt — including a gold mask weighing over 10 kilos. Go ahead, it works on this page too 😉
Weekly quizzes
Discover, test, remember
Every Sunday, a quiz goes over what you discovered during the week. Answer, understand the “why,” and lock in what you've learned for good.
- A new quiz every Sunday
- Every answer explained in one sentence
- Your score in stars, so you can challenge yourself
Calendar
Every date becomes a memory
Your calendar keeps track of everything you've discovered. Look back at past days, find your favorites again, and watch your knowledge grow month after month.
- Revisit any day you've already unlocked
- A monthly recap by topic: “This month, thanks to MEMO”
- Your favorite stories, saved in Favorites
8 topics
Explore what you love
Pick your favorite topics and MEMO personalizes your stories.
💡 Inventions & Tech
🍞 Daily Life
🔬 Science & Nature
🏛️ Politics & Society
🏆 Achievements & Records
🎨 Culture & Arts
⚔️ Wars & Conflicts
🌟 Births & Deaths
See for yourself
A taste of what you'll learn
Eight real stories from the app — there are about 5,500 a year.
Tutankhamun steps out of the shadows
Howard Carter breaks through the wall of an unknown tomb. “Can you see anything?” “Yes, wonderful things!” 3,000 years after his death, the boy pharaoh dazzles the world.
The Internet is born
The first message between two distant computers is sent. The Internet has just been born… and nobody has any idea what's coming! 💻
Laika, an accidental hero
A stray dog from the streets of Moscow becomes the first cosmonaut! Sputnik 2 carries her into space. She never comes back, but she proves it's possible to survive up there.
The first jukebox
Louis Glass installs the first jukebox at the Palais Royal in San Francisco: 4 listening tubes for 5 cents. Spotify would have to wait 120 years!
Magellan sets off around the world
5 ships and 237 men leave Spain. Magellan is looking for spices by sailing west. Spoiler: he won't make it to the end alive! ⛵
The Man in the Iron Mask
The mysterious prisoner dies in the Bastille after 34 years behind bars, his identity still unknown. Louis XIV's twin brother? The ultimate royal secret!
Mickey Mouse is born
“Steamboat Willie” launches the career of the world's most famous mouse. Walt Disney invents the cartoon with sound. The magic begins!
Blackbeard falls
Edward Teach, the most famous pirate in the Caribbean, falls to British bullets. The golden age of piracy is over.
They already stand out
They're already the ones
They're already the ones
everyone listens to
★★★★★
“The widget lets me learn without even unlocking my phone. So smart.”
ZZoé
★★★★★
“I had no idea how much has happened on every single day… thank you, MEMO!”
BBaptiste
★★★★★
“You get hooked fast. One minute and I've learned something I can bring up that same evening.”
CCharlie
★★★★★
“It's become a real daily habit!”
TThomas
★★★★★
“I've been able to improve my general knowledge in a simple, enjoyable way. I recommend it.”
RRoméo
★★★★★
“So, what story are you going to tell tonight?”
MEMORated 4.7/5 on the App Store · 453 ratings
👑 MEMO Premium
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Free to start.
Premium to unlock everything.
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Stories every day | 4 | All |
| Revisit previous days | — | ✓ |
| Weekly quizzes | — | ✓ |
| Favorites | 10 max | Unlimited |
| Customize your experience | — | ✓ |
| Badge progress | x1 | x2 boost |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know
Is MEMO really free?
Yes. Every day, you get 4 stories, your notifications and your streak for free. Premium unlocks all of the day's stories, the quizzes, past days and unlimited favorites — with a 3-day free trial, no commitment.
How many stories will I discover?
MEMO publishes 15 to 20 stories every day, tied to the date — that's over 100 a week and about 5,500 a year, across 8 topics: science, arts, politics, achievements, inventions…
How does the free trial work?
Nothing charged today: you get all of MEMO for 3 days. We'll remind you 24 hours before your trial ends, and you can cancel anytime in one tap from your App Store or Google Play settings.
Is MEMO available on Android?
Yes! MEMO is available on iOS (App Store) and on Android (Google Play).
Where do the stories come from?
Every story is researched from real historical facts, then rewritten to be short and memorable. Some texts and illustrations are AI-assisted and then reviewed — the illustrations are artistic interpretations, not historical documents.
How do I add the widget?
On iPhone: long-press your lock screen → “Customize” → add MEMO. Or long-press your home screen → “+” → MEMO. Stories then rotate every 90 minutes, all on their own.
A question, an idea, a bug?
Write to us using the contact form or directly at memoappli.contact@gmail.com. We read everything — and ideas from users often end up in the app.
Ready to become the person everyone listens to?
Download MEMO and, starting tonight, discover a story nobody else at the table knows.
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Contact
A question? An idea?
We read every message, promise.
Or directly: memoappli.contact@gmail.com