# QuickNotes X vs Calligrapher

The clearest difference is rating: QuickNotes X at 4.3 against Calligrapher's 3.8. QuickNotes X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 115). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Calligrapher sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickNotes X holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 115, 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 31% of Calligrapher's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNotes X | Calligrapher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews)** | [3.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligrapher-handwriting-font/id1592807878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) | [KREATIVITY APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567387133) |

## 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


### Calligrapher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligrapher-handwriting-font/id1592807878)

Transform your handwriting into a custom font and use it across your device. Design beautiful pages with personalized backgrounds and writing styles. Export your creations as PDFs or images for printing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Handwriting to font conversion, Custom keyboard for typing, Page designer with custom backgrounds, AI-powered letter scanning, Font editing tools, Export as PDF or image

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription | $15.49 | per 3 months |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Einstein font | $1.99 | one-time |
| Curie font | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Is Calligrapher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuickNotes X or Calligrapher?

QuickNotes X is rated higher. QuickNotes X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Calligrapher averages 3.8 from 115 ratings.

### Do QuickNotes X or Calligrapher have ads?

Calligrapher shows ads; QuickNotes X does not.

### Which is updated more often, QuickNotes X or Calligrapher?

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and Calligrapher every 5 weeks. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on November 11, 2026 and Calligrapher on November 11, 2026.

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