# QuickNotes X vs Moleskine Notebooks

QuickNotes X and Moleskine Notebooks both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of QuickNotes X's written reviews are positive against 15% of Moleskine Notebooks's. QuickNotes X also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 715). Moleskine Notebooks's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickNotes X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Moleskine Notebooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickNotes X holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 715, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of QuickNotes X's written reviews are positive against 15% of Moleskine Notebooks's.

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, Moleskine Notebooks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNotes X | Moleskine Notebooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews)** | [4.1 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moleskine-notebooks/id1540765163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 715 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 14.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) | [Moleskine Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/429657258) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickNotes X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778)

This app offers a fluid and precise note-taking experience with a custom vector ink engine, voice recording synced to writing, and ML-powered shape recognition. Organize notes with notebooks and folders, protect them with passwords and biometrics, and sync seamlessly across devices via iCloud. Mark up PDFs and presentations, and customize your notes with various tools and templates.

**Highlights:** Vector ink engine for fluid writing, Voice recording synced to notes, ML-powered shape recognition, Notebook and folder organization, Password and biometric protection, PDF and presentation annotation, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud & ML Pack | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Covers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Templates Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 50000 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Notebooks & Folders Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 300000 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 500000 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Helpful for organizing notes
- 🎨 Variety of paper templates and pens
- 🔊 Voice recording feature
- ⚡️ Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying for pro version
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and data loss issues
- 💭 Handwriting can appear blurry or distorted
- 🖋️ Lack of palm rejection when writing
- 📁 Inability to reorder or move pages

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Pen input not registering correctly or lagging
- Unexpected page flipping or navigation issues
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add text typing option for those with poor handwriting
- Implement cloud sync and cross-device access
- Include more customization options like templates and colors
- Improve shape recognition and drawing tools
- Allow rearranging and organizing of pages/notebooks


### Moleskine Notebooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moleskine-notebooks/id1540765163)

Capture your handwritten notes and sketches digitally. Transform them into editable text or shareable images, enhanced with AI or Apple Pencil. Seamlessly bridge the gap between your physical notebook and digital devices.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes to editable text, Sketches to digital images, AI-powered enhancements, Apple Pencil integration, Physical to digital workflow, Real-time capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle + AI - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Bundle + AI - Annual Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless handwriting-to-digital conversion
- 🔒 Secure data storage and sync
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative integration of physical and digital note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 🔌 Unreliable pen-to-app connectivity and sync
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance across devices
- ⏱️ Slow and laggy app experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in to Moleskine account
- Google Drive integration and backup issues
- Incorrect page/date display in planner
- Partial or missing note transcription

**Requested features**

- Improved calendar integration and event management
- Ability to rearrange and organize notebook pages
- Better handwriting recognition and text editing tools
- Seamless migration from previous app versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNotes X free?

QuickNotes X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moleskine Notebooks free?

Moleskine Notebooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuickNotes X or Moleskine Notebooks?

QuickNotes X is rated higher. QuickNotes X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Moleskine Notebooks averages 4.1 from 715 ratings.

### Do QuickNotes X or Moleskine Notebooks have ads?

Neither QuickNotes X nor Moleskine Notebooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickNotes X or Moleskine Notebooks?

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and Moleskine Notebooks fortnightly. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on November 6, 2026 and Moleskine Notebooks on November 7, 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.*