Comparison

Fast Notes vs gjNotes

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

Head to head
About

Fast Notes

This app offers a modern approach to note-taking and list-making using intuitive gesture controls. It aims to replace traditional pen and paper methods with a digital solution available on Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Gesture-based controls
  • Note-taking
  • To-do lists
  • Digital replacement for pen and paper
  • Available on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Fast Notes is the fastest way to write notes and to-do lists. Create a note in seconds and manage everything with simple, natural gestures: pull down to add a new note, swipe right to mark it as done, swipe left to delete it, and pinch two notes apart to insert one in between. WHAT'S NEW • Home Screen widget: see your notes at a glance and check them off without even opening the app • Search: find any note in an instant • Reminders: get a notification for a note at the time you choose • Quick action: start a new note right from the app icon AND MORE • 7 color themes to choose from • Icon badge showing how many things are left to do • Sounds and haptic feedback • Works offline: your notes stay on your device • Great on both iPhone and iPad Put down pen and paper — try Fast Notes now, it's free!

About

gjNotes

Features
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Use gjNotes to create plain text notes using a clean, simple, and intuitive interface. Features: - Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - Designed for iPhone and iPad. - Swipe actions to delete and favourite/un-favourite a notes. - Drag to rearrange notes. - Copy notes to and from the clipboard. - Home screen widget. - Lock screen widget. - Backup and restore your notes. - iCloud note synchronisation across devices. - Supports system dark and light modes. All features are free to use but there is a tip jar if you want to show your appreciation and support the developer

Screenshots

Fast Notes4 screens
gjNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast Notes at none against gjNotes's 4. gjNotes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. gjNotes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Fast Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Notes ships an update every 6 months, gjNotes every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fast Notes versus gjNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast NotesgjNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuele FlorisGavin Jerman

In-app purchases

None

Fast Notes

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

gjNotes

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Enormous Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Fast Notes free?
Fast Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is gjNotes free?
gjNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fast Notes or gjNotes have ads?
Fast Notes shows ads; gjNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, Fast Notes or gjNotes?
Fast Notes ships an update every 6 months, and gjNotes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fast Notes was updated on October 10, 2026 and gjNotes on October 10, 2026.

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