# QuickNotes X vs Things for better communities

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Things for better communities at 100% against QuickNotes X's 38%. Things for better communities also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). QuickNotes X's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Things for better communities sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Things for better communities holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of Things for better communities's.

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, Things for better communities every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNotes X | Things for better communities |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-for-better-communities/id1579193243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 354 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) | [MOTECH SOFTWARE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579193245) |

## 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


### Things for better communities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-for-better-communities/id1579193243)

Connect with your local community to exchange services, goods, and companionship. This free app facilitates finding jobs, hiring individuals, and discovering local needs through map-based search and direct chat. It supports secure transactions with cryptocurrency and video resumes.

**Highlights:** Map-based local search, Job postings for businesses and individuals, Video resume functionality, Service request posting, Direct secure chat, Cryptocurrency payment option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| goldsub | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Limited Notifications | $9.99 | per year |
| All Notifications | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Is Things for better communities free?

Things for better communities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuickNotes X or Things for better communities?

Things for better communities is rated higher. QuickNotes X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Things for better communities averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do QuickNotes X or Things for better communities have ads?

Neither QuickNotes X nor Things for better communities shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickNotes X or Things for better communities?

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and Things for better communities every 6 weeks. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on October 19, 2026 and Things for better communities on October 4, 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.*