# QuickNote vs Generational Story

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Generational Story at 100% against QuickNote's 50%. Generational Story also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). QuickNote's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Generational Story sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Generational Story holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of QuickNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Generational Story's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNote | Generational Story |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknote-text-library/id1459405593/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/generational-story/id6443850095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378277306) | [Emberall, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084183715) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknote-text-library/id1459405593)

This app allows you to quickly capture notes, memos, to-do lists, and diary entries. It supports speech recognition, text file saving, and extensive character encoding for global languages. Organize notes with folders and calendars, and manage files locally or via cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Speech-to-text note creation, Save notes as text files, Support for 60+ character encodings, Folder and calendar note organization, Local and remote file management, Wi-Fi and cloud storage integration, Customizable design themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Generational Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/generational-story/id6443850095)

Capture and preserve your thoughts, stories, and wisdom on video for future generations. This platform allows you to record and organize personal legacies easily on your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Record video messages, Preserve personal legacies, Organize memories, Share wisdom with loved ones, Smartphone recording

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $50.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNote free?

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

### Is Generational Story free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QuickNote or Generational Story?

Generational Story is rated higher. QuickNote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Generational Story averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do QuickNote or Generational Story have ads?

QuickNote shows ads; Generational Story does not.

### Which is updated more often, QuickNote or Generational Story?

QuickNote ships an update monthly, and Generational Story monthly. Most recently, QuickNote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Generational Story on October 24, 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.*