# QuickNotes X vs Meridi

The clearest difference is rating: Meridi at 5.0 against QuickNotes X's 4.3. Meridi also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). QuickNotes X's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 Meridi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meridi 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.

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, Meridi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNotes X | Meridi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/meridi/id6740975448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) | [William Echols](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790147799) |

## 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


### Meridi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridi/id6740975448)

Effortlessly manage reminders across different time zones. Coordinate international teams, stay connected with loved ones abroad, and plan global schedules with intuitive time zone conversion and smart local time displays.

**Highlights:** Intuitive time zone conversion, Recurring reminders, Smart local time display, Quick time zone selection, Customizable reminder labels, Premium widgets

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Is Meridi free?

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

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

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

### Do QuickNotes X or Meridi have ads?

Neither QuickNotes X nor Meridi shows ads.

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

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and Meridi every 3 days. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on September 23, 2026 and Meridi on June 5, 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.*