# QuickNotes X vs J

The clearest difference is review sentiment: J at 100% against QuickNotes X's 38%. J also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). QuickNotes X's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickNotes X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. J asks for nothing beyond the download.

J 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 1, 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 J's.

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, J every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNotes X | J |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-notes-lock-screen-notes/id1634043414/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 354 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) | [Robert Libsansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634043416) |

## 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


### J

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-notes-lock-screen-notes/id1634043414)

Capture and secure your thoughts with a note-taking app that keeps your information private and accessible. Write or draw notes, set reminders, and even place them on your Home Screen widgets. Your data remains offline and protected by Face ID or Touch ID.

**Highlights:** Write or draw notes, Set reminders and notifications, Lock notes with Face ID/Touch ID, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Offline functionality, Color-coding and tagging, Location-based notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Is J free?

J is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

J is rated higher. QuickNotes X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while J averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QuickNotes X or J have ads?

Neither QuickNotes X nor J shows ads.

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

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and J every 3 weeks. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on November 11, 2026 and J on November 12, 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.*