# QuickNotes X vs NoteTaker, Note taking app

The clearest difference is ads: QuickNotes X at none against NoteTaker, Note taking app's shown. QuickNotes X also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 12) and review sentiment (38% vs 17%). NoteTaker, Note taking app's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickNotes X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and NoteTaker, Note taking app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 12, 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 17% of NoteTaker, Note taking app's.

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, NoteTaker, Note taking app every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNotes X | NoteTaker, Note taking app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews)** | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notetaker-note-taking-app/id1558329124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) | [B TO J PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/569308231) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| QuickNotes X AI: 100000 Tokens | $1.99 | 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


### NoteTaker, Note taking app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notetaker-note-taking-app/id1558329124)

Transform your devices into digital notebooks for natural handwriting, drawing, and annotation. Import PDFs and images, and export your work for a paperless workflow. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Natural handwriting experience, Apple Pencil and finger support, iCloud Sync for notes, Import and annotate PDFs/images, Shapes Tool for perfect lines, Export and share documents

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $18.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Is NoteTaker, Note taking app free?

NoteTaker, Note taking app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuickNotes X or NoteTaker, Note taking app?

QuickNotes X is rated higher. QuickNotes X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while NoteTaker, Note taking app averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do QuickNotes X or NoteTaker, Note taking app have ads?

NoteTaker, Note taking app shows ads; QuickNotes X does not.

### Which is updated more often, QuickNotes X or NoteTaker, Note taking app?

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and NoteTaker, Note taking app every 4 days. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on October 1, 2026 and NoteTaker, Note taking app on October 1, 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.*