# QuickNotes X vs Stylus Labs Write

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stylus Labs Write at 82% against QuickNotes X's 38%. Stylus Labs Write also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). QuickNotes X's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 295). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Stylus Labs Write sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stylus Labs Write holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 295, 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 82% of Stylus Labs Write's.

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, Stylus Labs Write every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNotes X | Stylus Labs Write |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews) | **[4.8 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylus-labs-write/id1580794413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 295 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) | [Matthew White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498369427) |

## 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


### Stylus Labs Write

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylus-labs-write/id1580794413)

This app offers advanced tools for managing and editing handwritten notes and documents. It supports cloud integration, vector graphics, and includes features for intelligent selection, reflowing text, and creating links. It's ideal for note-taking, brainstorming, and sketching.

**Highlights:** Intelligent selection, erase, and move tools, Reflow handwritten text with insert space, Create handwritten links and bookmarks, Save and paste clippings, Unlimited undo/redo jog dial, Split view for dual document editing, Standard note-taking and drawing tools

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Is Stylus Labs Write free?

Stylus Labs Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuickNotes X or Stylus Labs Write?

Stylus Labs Write is rated higher. QuickNotes X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Stylus Labs Write averages 4.8 from 295 ratings.

### Do QuickNotes X or Stylus Labs Write have ads?

Neither QuickNotes X nor Stylus Labs Write shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickNotes X or Stylus Labs Write?

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stylus Labs Write every 7 months. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stylus Labs Write on October 11, 2026.

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