Comparison

HyperList vs Quick note

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

Head to head
About

HyperList

Features
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HyperList is a full-featured app for creating and using Lists of all types. Its design includes intuitive use, a simple appearance, and an extensive array of list customizations. Build your list the way you want it! Features include: - Save and share individual lists or bundles of lists in HyperList format. You may have different lists or bundles on different devices, and can save them either on the device and/or in iCloud - Individual lists can be saved, shared, and re-imported in comma-separated-variables (*.csv) files. This allows you to view a list in your favorite spreadsheet or text editor - List items can include text, images, PDF’s, audio and GPS locations - Checklists can be uploaded to an Apple Watch where items can be marked as completed (or not). Changes can be downloaded and merged into the original iPhone list - A list editor allows the choice of different types of lists, a list icon, cell layout for presenting list items in tables, and the option of having a distinct β€˜Completed’ items section - List items and bundles may be separated into sections with unique section headers. Sections of items may be collapsed or expanded - Lists may now be three-state. Items on the list may be inactive, normal, or completed. You can hide items marked as inactive - A search bar is now available to search long (or short) lists for specific content. Virtually all text fields are searched - Standard lists may use check boxes, bullets, dashes, numbers, or just be plain text -- List items may be a combination of item title and content or just content -- Collapsible Section Headers may be added to group items -- Dates/times can be specified and identified as due dates, reservations, appointments or just an β€˜about’ date -- Item creation and completion can be tracked - Outline lists may use bullets, dashes or numbers up to 3 levels -- Outline lists may be collapsed to expanded to different levels -- Numbering is automated -- New rows by default are added at the same level as previous rows - Custom lists include: business listings, contacts, diary, itinerary, mileage, pack weight, shopping, expenditures, account, catalog, FAQ and data - Business listings allow searches of Apple’s Geocoder, the Geonames database, and Wikipedia to find URLs and locations - Item editors include a generic editor for standard lists, and customized editors for outlines and custom lists. All editors use a standardized table-style layout - A Quick Look viewer lets the user see all list item properties at a glance - List items with locations, addresses, phone numbers, or URLs permit the user to open external apps -- Apple Maps or Google Maps may be used for driving directions or just mapping a location -- Your device’s Phone will dial phone numbers -- Your device’s default web browser will open a URL - The interface for user interaction is extensive -- Left and right swipes on Lists and their Items will present a broad variety of editing options -- Long presses (or mouse click and hold) will bring up an equivalent set of options - A dedicated, in-app Help text and graphical system make it easy for the user to get answers - GPS notes -- HyperList does not use GPS while in background mode. The only time GPS is used is when you touch the 'Get GPS' button on an item editor, and it will be on for at most a few seconds. -- However, if this should ever change, you should be aware that "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life"

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Quick note

Features
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Quick Note gives you one page for writing memos, drafting messages and capturing ideas. Your current text saves locally after a pause in typing, ready for you to continue later. From thought to draft Jot down a point for a conversation or prepare a message before sending it. Undo and redo help you revise recent edits. Check word and character counts while writing, or open Info for additional text statistics. Make the page comfortable Choose lined or plain paper, then set your preferred font family and size. Change letter spacing, text color, cursor color and alignment. Light, dark and system theme choices are available for the interface. Take the writing elsewhere Copy the complete note to the clipboard or share its text through another installed app. To keep a named document, export your writing as TXT or HTML. Exporting a document and autosaving the working page are separate actions. Backup when you choose to connect Authorize a Google account to queue updates of the latest working note for Google Drive backup. You can also request an upload or manually restore an available backup. Restore requires confirmation before replacing the current note. This is not live collaborative editing or automatic merging across devices. Local writing and autosave do not need a Google account. Drive features require internet access and Google authorization, and may require reconnection. Advertising is included. Optional purchases provide ad-free access; available purchase details are shown in the app. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HyperList4 screens
Quick note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quick note at Free against HyperList's $0.99. Quick note also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). HyperList's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Quick note is free to download; HyperList costs $0.99 up front. Quick note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HyperList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HyperList ships an update every 6 weeks, Quick note every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
HyperList versus Quick note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperListQuick note
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSGB Services, LLCMerbin Joe

In-app purchases

None

HyperList

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Quick note

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Ad-Free$0.991 Month
  • Six Month Ad-Free$2.996 Months
  • 1 Year No Ads Access$4.991 Year

Questions

Is HyperList free?
HyperList costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick note free?
Quick note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HyperList or Quick note have ads?
Quick note shows ads; HyperList does not.
Which is updated more often, HyperList or Quick note?
HyperList ships an update every 6 weeks, and Quick note every 3 months. Most recently, HyperList was updated on October 27, 2026 and Quick note on November 7, 2026.

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