Comparison

OctoNote vs QuickGist

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

Head to head
About

OctoNote

This app lets you write and store notes in markdown format, syncing them directly to your GitHub Gists. It offers beautiful rendering, code syntax highlighting, and version control for organized and accessible notes.

Highlights
  • Markdown writing and rendering
  • GitHub Gists integration
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Live preview
  • Version history
  • Secret Gists (Premium)
  • Custom syntax themes (Premium)
Features
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OctoNote - GitHub Powered Markdown Notes THE POWER OF GITHUB MEETS BEAUTIFUL NOTE-TAKING OctoNote transforms the way developers and power users take notes by harnessing GitHub Gists—giving you cloud sync, version control, and universal access without the bloat of traditional note apps. Write in markdown. Save to GitHub. Access anywhere. MARKDOWN DONE RIGHT - Gorgeous rendering that makes your notes look like miniature websites - Full syntax highlighting for code blocks—perfect for developers - Seamless editing with a clean, distraction-free interface - Live preview to see your formatted notes as you write GITHUB GISTS INTEGRATION - Automatic sync to your GitHub profile—your notes live where your code lives - Edit anywhere through GitHub's web interface or OctoNote - Version history built in—never lose a previous version - Share effortlessly via Gist URLs with beautiful browser rendering - No vendor lock-in—your notes are standard markdown on GitHub BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS & POWER USERS Whether you're documenting code snippets, maintaining technical wikis, or organizing project notes, OctoNote gives you the tools you need: - Save meeting notes with code examples - Maintain personal knowledge bases - Share formatted documentation instantly - Keep research organized with tags and structure OCTONOTE PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock the full power of private note-taking: - Secret Gists that don't appear in public search - Custom syntax formatting themes (11+ beautiful options from Xcode Light to Atom One Dark) - Flair for your app icon - Private by default for sensitive work notes and personal journals SIMPLE. POWERFUL. YOURS. OctoNote doesn't try to be everything—it's focused on doing one thing exceptionally well: giving you beautiful, powerful markdown notes backed by the reliability of GitHub. No proprietary formats. No complicated export processes. Just your notes, in standard markdown, stored safely on GitHub and accessible from anywhere. Perfect for: - Software developers and engineers - Technical writers and documentation specialists - Students studying computer science - Anyone who loves markdown and wants their notes future-proof REQUIREMENTS OctoNote requires a GitHub account (free accounts work perfectly). All features—both standard and Premium—are available to users with any GitHub account tier. Download OctoNote today and transform the way you take notes.

About

QuickGist

This app allows users to create, edit, and manage GitHub Gists with ease. It offers a themed editor with syntax highlighting and Markdown rendering for a better coding experience. Additional features are planned for future updates.

Highlights
  • Create and edit Gists
  • Delete entire Gists
  • Add or remove files
  • Themed and configurable editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Markdown rendering
Features
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An easy to use Github Gist client that allows you to create and edit gists. Including support for deleting an entire Gists and adding or removing files. The Gist editor is themed and configurable. It features syntax highlighting and rendering Markdown content. More features to come!

Screenshots

OctoNote4 screens
QuickGist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickGist at none against OctoNote's 3. QuickGist also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). OctoNote's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. OctoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QuickGist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctoNote holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of OctoNote's written reviews are positive against 50% of QuickGist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OctoNote ships an update every 2 months, QuickGist every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OctoNote versus QuickGist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctoNoteQuickGist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better3.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBase11 Studios LtdBradley Barrows

Customer experience

OctoNote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

QuickGist

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OctoNote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • OctoNote Premium - Lifetime$49.99
None

QuickGist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OctoNote free?
OctoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickGist free?
QuickGist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OctoNote or QuickGist?
OctoNote is rated higher. OctoNote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while QuickGist averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do OctoNote or QuickGist have ads?
Neither OctoNote nor QuickGist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OctoNote or QuickGist?
OctoNote ships an update every 2 months, and QuickGist every 2 weeks. Most recently, OctoNote was updated on November 2, 2026 and QuickGist on November 3, 2026.

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