# QuickNote vs Just the note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Just the note at 100% against QuickNote's 50%. Just the note 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 update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume 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 Just the note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Just the note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of QuickNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Just the note's.

QuickNote ships an update monthly, Just the note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNote | Just the note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknote-text-library/id1459405593/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378277306) | [Vladimir Tezin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546233266) |

## 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 |


### Just the note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a minimalist note-taking application. Designed for speed and simplicity, it allows for quick entry via widgets or a single swipe. Get your notes down without distraction.

**Highlights:** One-swipe note creation, Widget for one-tap notes, Minimalist interface, Fast and convenient, Simple note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just the note + | $0.99 | per month |
| Thanks to the author | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many thanks to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Just the note plus (lifetime) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNote free?

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

### Is Just the note free?

Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuickNote or Just the note?

Just the note is rated higher. QuickNote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Just the note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QuickNote or Just the note have ads?

QuickNote shows ads; Just the note does not.

### Which is updated more often, QuickNote or Just the note?

QuickNote ships an update monthly, and Just the note every 2 months. Most recently, QuickNote was updated on September 5, 2026 and Just the note on September 17, 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.*