Comparison

Spark vs QuickNotation

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

Head to head
About

Spark

Features
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Take Note, Organize Thoughts. Introduce Spark by Good Effect that hundred thousands of download record by E-book authoring tool Book Writer, Fairy Tale. Do you want to write what you think right a way? You can note your thoughts fast by using Spark. Spark provides simple interface : item, page. You can insert item by tapping item button and create new page by tapping plus button. Very easy. Also Spark provide widget. You can launch spark through today widget so it would be easy and fast. Share your page image that created yourself. Please visit http://goodeffect.com for more information. Or contact to jameslee@goodeffect.com. Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com

About

QuickNotation

This note-taking app helps you organize thoughts and ideas with features like drag-and-drop, priority marking, and image support. It offers multi-mode support for a comfortable experience on iPhones and iPads.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop organization
  • Priority marking
  • Image support
  • Light and dark modes
  • iPhone and iPad optimized
  • Portrait and landscape orientation
Features
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QuickNotation is a versatile note-taking app powered by Apple's latest Swift Data framework. It's designed to help you organize your thoughts and ideas with ease, offering a wide range of features that make note-taking a breeze. Key Features: -Drag and Drop: Effortlessly organize your notes using drag-and-drop functionality. Rearrange, prioritize, and group your notes in a way that makes sense to you. -Priority Marking: Stay organized by marking your notes with different priorities. Easily distinguish between high-priority and low-priority notes. -Image Support: Enhance your notes with images. Add visuals to your notes to capture memories or provide context to your thoughts. -Multi-Mode Support: QuickNotation supports both light and dark modes, ensuring a comfortable reading experience in any lighting condition. It's optimized for both iPhones and iPads, and it seamlessly transitions between portrait and landscape orientations. -QuickNotation empowers you to capture and manage your ideas, tasks, and memories like never before. Stay productive, organized, and inspired, no matter where you are or what device you're using. Download QuickNotation today and take your note-taking experience to the next level!

Screenshots

Spark1 screens
QuickNotation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spark at every 3 days against QuickNotation's every 17 months. Spark also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark ships an update every 3 days, QuickNotation every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Spark versus QuickNotation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkQuickNotation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood EffectNicholas Pompea

In-app purchases

None

Spark

No in-app purchases

None

QuickNotation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spark free?
Spark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickNotation free?
QuickNotation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spark or QuickNotation have ads?
Neither Spark nor QuickNotation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spark or QuickNotation?
Spark ships an update every 3 days, and QuickNotation every 17 months. Most recently, Spark was updated on September 22, 2026 and QuickNotation on September 30, 2026.

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