Comparison

QuickNotes X vs SuperNotes Note Taking App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QuickNotes X

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
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ESCAPE THE LIMITS OF PHYSICAL PAPER • Experience a fluid, precise and natural note taking experience powered by the unparalleled performance of QuickNotes X custom vector ink engine; • Choose your drawing style with numerous included tools, such as fountain and ballpoint pen; • Freely customize your stroke color as well as line thickness and pressure sensitivity; • Record and play back lectures with Voice Recording: your writing will be synced to the audio! • Draw perfect shapes and straight lines thanks to automatic, ML-powered shape recognition; • Move, resize, rotate and zoom your handwriting to take notes like a pro; • Never run out of paper: swipe to the next page and a new page will be created if needed! • Take perfect notes with your Apple Pencil, Logitech Crayon or other capacitive styluses. ORGANIZE & PROTECT YOUR THOUGHTS • Never lose your notes again thanks to the powerful organization provided by QuickNotes X; • Create Notebooks to organize your notes; • Add unlimited Folders & Subfolders to group your Notebooks; • Lock individual Notebooks and Folders with a Password to protect your thoughts from prying eyes; • Unlock protected notebooks using Face ID, Touch ID or by entering your Password; • Rearrange your Notebooks and Folders however you like to make sure they are always in the correct order. SEAMLESSLY SYNC TO ALL YOUR DEVICES • Seamlessly back up & sync your notebooks and folders to all your devices thanks to iCloud; • Write once, edit anywhere: when iCloud Sync is active all your content is automatically available on all your devices; • Use the native Mac app to view your notes on the bigger screen and edit them right on your computer. MARK UP & WRITE ON PDFs, SLIDES AND MORE • Import and edit PDFs, PowerPoint presentations more; • Annotate documents on your device with all the tools available, including fountain & ballpoint pen, highlighter and shape recognition; • Open notes and documents side-by-side on your iPad for maximum flexibility; • Quickly export your notes as images, PDF or QuickNotes X Documents for easy sharing ENDLESS CUSTOMIZATION FOR YOUR CREATIVITY • Create an unlimited number of presets for stroke color and line thickness to always have the right one ready at your fingertips; • Choose between Dual or Single Bar Mode to take notes with the maximum level of flexibility and customizability; • Choose to erase entire strokes on only some parts thanks to the new Precision and Whole Stroke Erasers; • Use the Lasso tool to cut, copy, paste or delete groups of strokes or entire pages; • Customize the look of your Notebooks and Folders by choosing from more than 80 options; • Make each notebook cover yours: the Notebook cover is now fully editable so you can draw on it! • Choose the right paper template for your Notebooks, such as Blank Paper, Cornell Paper, Chemistry Paper, Engineering Grid Paper, Music Paper and more! TYPE AND WRITE ANYWHERE • Add Text Boxes anywhere in a page to start typing, with plenty of customization options for color, font style and size, available right at your fingertips in the new Tool Bar; • Move, rotate and scale text boxes to never run out of space; • Combine handwritten notes with typed content and annotate or highlight key words in your Text Boxes; AND THERE IS EVEN MORE! • Swipe left or right to quickly move to the previous or next page in the notebook; • Quickly jump to any page in the Notebook by using the Notes List menu in the Note Editor; • Customize any new page you create thanks to the new "New Page" menu in the Editor; • Create a QuickNotebook to always have a fresh new page when you open the app; • Changing the paper template for a single page or the entire Notebook is only one tap away; QuickNotes X: Note-Taking, Made Easy. Website: https://www.quicknotesx.com Twitter: @QuickNotesX Instagram: @quicknotesx ----------- Privacy Policy: https://www.quicknotesx.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

SuperNotes Note Taking App

Transform your device into a digital notebook for handwritten notes and PDF annotation. Utilize Apple Pencil for drawing, sketching, and adding various objects. Organize and share your work seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Handwritten note-taking
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Drawing and sketching tools
  • Layers for object management
  • Template library
  • iCloud sync
Features
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SuperNotes turns your device into digital paper! Take beautiful handwritten notes, import PDFs and write freely with Apple Pencil and other styluses. WRITE & DRAW • Draw, doodle or sketch with any pencil or your fingers • Full Apple Pencil support • Add Text, Images, Shapes, Stickers and more • Move, resize or rotate any objects • Work with Layers PDF SUPPORT • Import PDF files • Highlight, annotate and markup PDFs • Export any document as a PDF file TEMPLATES • Large selection of paper formats • Templates for Writing, Math, Music and more • Change Background colors SHARE, PRINT & EXPORT • Easily share and export your notes • Full Printing support • Option to Import & Export SuperNotes files EVEN MORE • Automatic iCloud sync to all your devices • Manage your notes with folders • Side by Side Mode on iPad • Dark Mode • Thousands of Stickers • Add sticky Notes • Import & Take Photos SUPPORT Our goal is to build the best apps in the world. You can help us by reporting bugs and requesting features via Email: help@rocketapps.com TERMS & PRIVACY https://rocketapps.com/privacy.html https://rocketapps.com/terms.html SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: The App offers an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to all PRO Features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

Screenshots

QuickNotes X4 screens
SuperNotes Note Taking App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: QuickNotes X at free with in-app purchases against SuperNotes Note Taking App's subscription. QuickNotes X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 614). SuperNotes Note Taking App's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QuickNotes X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and SuperNotes Note Taking App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SuperNotes Note Taking App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 614, 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 41% of SuperNotes Note Taking App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, SuperNotes Note Taking App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QuickNotes X versus SuperNotes Note Taking App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickNotes XSuperNotes Note Taking App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.8K ratings)4.7 (614 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews41.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better614
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlessandro SassiRocket Apps GmbH

Customer experience

QuickNotes X

All ratings3,753 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral13.9%
Negative48.1%

SuperNotes Note Taking App

All ratings614 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

QuickNotes X

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

SuperNotes Note Taking App

From 614 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for taking notes
  • 👍 Useful for drawing and adding pictures
  • 👍 Helpful for school and college

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🐛 Notes randomly deleting
  • 💰 Requires payment for more features
  • 🚫 Account required to use app

Bugs and requests

QuickNotes X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

SuperNotes Note Taking App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Lag when using Apple Pencil
  • Notes disappearing after closing the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to view multiple notes at once
  • Option to minimize pen sidebar
  • Improved PDF annotation performance

In-app purchases

11 purchases

QuickNotes X

Subscriptions1
  • Cloud & ML Pack$0.993 Months
One-time10
  • Covers Pack$0.99
  • Templates Pack$0.99
  • QuickNotes X AI: 50000 Tokens$0.99
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  • QuickNotes X AI: 100000 Tokens$1.99
  • Notebooks & Folders Pack$2.99
  • Tools Pack$2.99
  • QuickNotes X AI: 300000 Tokens$3.99
  • QuickNotes X Pro$4.99
  • Pro Pack$5.99
  • QuickNotes X AI: 500000 Tokens$5.99
4 purchases

SuperNotes Note Taking App

Subscriptions4
  • Rocket Apps Membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Rocket Apps Membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is QuickNotes X free?
QuickNotes X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SuperNotes Note Taking App free?
SuperNotes Note Taking App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuickNotes X or SuperNotes Note Taking App?
SuperNotes Note Taking App is rated higher. QuickNotes X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while SuperNotes Note Taking App averages 4.7 from 614 ratings.
Do QuickNotes X or SuperNotes Note Taking App have ads?
SuperNotes Note Taking App shows ads; QuickNotes X does not.
Which is updated more often, QuickNotes X or SuperNotes Note Taking App?
QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and SuperNotes Note Taking App every 10 days. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on September 23, 2026 and SuperNotes Note Taking App on September 22, 2026.

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