Comparison

Fast Notes vs CodeNest

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

CodeNest

Features
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Transform your smartphone into a powerful codebar and QR code scanning system with CodeNest - the intelligent barcode scanner designed for professionals, technicians, and organized industries that demand precision. SMART CALIBRATION TRACKING • Scan any barcode and set custom calibration dates • Automatic notifications 2 days before expiry • Visual status indicators for expired items • Never lose track of tool maintenance again POWERFUL SCANNING ENGINE • Lightning-fast QR code and barcode recognition • Supports all major barcode formats • Offline scanning capabilities GAMIFIED EXPERIENCE • Unlock achievements as you scan • Level up your scanning skills • Track your progress with detailed statistics • Beautiful, intuitive interface PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Comprehensive scan library with search • Export scan data and sharing options • Real-time auto-refresh across all screens Perfect for: • Quality control professionals • Equipment maintenance teams • Laboratory technicians • Workshop managers • DIY enthusiasts • Anyone managing tools with expiry dates Why Choose CodeNest? - Built by professionals for professionals, CodeNest combines enterprise-grade reliability with consumer-friendly design. Our intelligent calibration tracking system ensures you'll never miss another deadline, while our gamified interface makes organization actually enjoyable. Download CodeNest today and experience the future of intelligent barcode scanning and calibration management.

Screenshots

Fast Notes4 screens
CodeNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast Notes at none against CodeNest's 2. CodeNest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly 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. CodeNest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Fast Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Notes ships an update every 6 months, CodeNest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fast Notes versus CodeNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast NotesCodeNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuele FlorisJoao Fernandes

In-app purchases

None

Fast Notes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CodeNest

Subscriptions2
  • CodeNest Premium$0.991 Month
  • CodeNest Premium$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Fast Notes free?
Fast Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeNest free?
CodeNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fast Notes or CodeNest have ads?
Fast Notes shows ads; CodeNest does not.
Which is updated more often, Fast Notes or CodeNest?
Fast Notes ships an update every 6 months, and CodeNest fortnightly. Most recently, Fast Notes was updated on October 21, 2026 and CodeNest on October 16, 2026.

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