OLD vs QuickNotes Recall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OLD
Organize links, notes, photos, and files in a private, secure space. Access your saved content offline and collaborate with others on shared boards. Protect your information with biometric security.
- Save and organize links with Reader Mode
- Create and collaborate on notes
- Store and view photos and GIFs
- Save and view any file type
- Organize with folders and tags
- Protect content with FaceID/TouchID
- Offline access to saved content
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Keep your things beautifully in one place. The award-winning Pile app helps you having your things organised, ready to use whenever you need. Whether you like saving loads of links, taking notes or keeping your files tidy, Pile is for you. Best of all, it's Privacy protected. We've built Pile from the ground up with Privacy in mind. You own your data, in a way we can't even access it! Because your data is stored in your iCloud, you still have the peace in mind your data is safely backed-up there. We have an app for iPhone, iPad and Mac... Even Safari for Mac! Pile offers a free trial of basic functionalities but in order to fully use the app you will need to purchase a lifetime license or a monthly subscription. "Great app! Perfect place to dump and organise all my favourite internet finds" —E. S. "This is exactly what I need, a one stop shop for everything I like and need all over the internet, sleek and organised. Such a useful app, no more sticky notes everywhere for me!" —M. M. KEY FEATURES · Links Save links of blog posts for later, save those very interesting reads to share with your friend or that recipe you want to try. Read them nicely with Reader Mode, even when you have no internet connection. · Your Notes To-Do Lists, shopping lists, quick thoughts or long diaries. You can even invite other people to write or view the note with you! · Photos (and GIFs) Memories from your last trip (finally we can travel again!), that beautiful doggie pic from Reddit, or that fun GIF that you can't wait to use in a chat group. · Files PDFs, Word, Pages... Any type of file can be saved in Pile. And you can view them too, of course! · Folders & Tags Organise your content using Folders and Tags. As easy as a drag and drop. Then, search through your Folders or filter by Tags. MORE PILE TO LOVE · (NEW) Protect cards and folders with FaceID or TouchID Protect your content from bystanders by adding this extra layer of privacy - it will blur your cards and folders so no one knows what's in there, unless you unlock it · Reader Mode Read your saved articles without distractions in Pile's Reader Mode, which supports Dark Mode and offline, so you can read your links even in the plane. · Collaborate Join your friends and create folders together. Family recipes, important blog posts for your business or keeping the best photos accessible to you all. · Offline It's your content, so why shouldn't you be able to see it even when you have no internet? · Search Navigate through your content easily with a quick search. · Activity Sometimes you know you added a very interesting link last week but can't find it with all that other stuff... Just go to Activity, and you'll find exactly what you did last day. · Drag & Drop, Long Press Adding, organising and viewing your content should be easy. So we've made it easy! Use the gestures you are used to in your iPhone. · Share You choose what to do with your stuff. Share it with anyone, or don't - it's your choice! · Multi-select Manage a lot of items with ease. · Import/Export Bookmarks Bring your bookmarks from other apps or browsers into Pile in a moment! · And much more! MADE FOR IPHONE Pile is tailored to the iPhone with deep system integrations as well. A great example is the Share Extension, which allows you to add anything from other apps, such as a link to a website you want to get back to. GET PILE TODAY Whatever you want to keep, Pile can help you. Install the app today and see how beautiful your things are! If you have any questions, please get in touch. We provide professional support and will be glad to help you! For subscription support, please use https://pile.ie/contact For subscription Terms & Conditions, please go to https://pile.ie/terms For Privacy Policy, please go to https://pile.ie/privacy-policy
QuickNotes Recall
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QuickNotes Recall turns anything worth knowing into something you'll never forget, using the same memory science that top students, language learners, and memory champions rely on every day. Whether you're learning names at work, studying for an exam, picking up a new language, or just trying to remember the things that matter, QuickNotes Recall makes it effortless to do it right. HOW IT WORKS The app is built around two scientifically proven learning methods: Spaced Repetition: After every review, QuickNotes Recall calculates the perfect next review date automatically. Cards you know well come back weeks later. Cards you're still learning come back sooner. Over time, your sessions shrink while your retention grows. The Interleaving Method: Instead of drilling one topic at a time, review sessions mix your categories automatically. Research consistently shows that interleaved practice produces dramatically better long-term retention than blocked study. THE ANCHOR: YOUR SECRET WEAPON Every card has an Anchor field, a place for a vivid image, a funny story, or a personal mnemonic. Built-in coaching with category-specific examples helps you craft anchors that actually work. Most apps skip this. It's the single biggest factor in whether something sticks. FEATURES Spaced Repetition Engine: Rate each card as Remembered, Unsure, or Forgot and the schedule adjusts automatically. Interleaved Review Sessions: All categories mixed together for maximum retention. Anchor Coaching: Tap the lightbulb for guided examples tailored to your category. Bulk Import: Paste a list, open a CSV, or share text from another app. Contact Import: Bring in names straight from a vCard (.vcf) or a Google Contacts CSV export. Duplicate Detection: Bulk imports flag likely duplicates before you commit them. Undo Last Rating: Truly reverses your last rating, schedule and all. Smart Queue Management: Updated engine fallbacks guarantee a smooth, reliable review queue whether you have a minimal library or are studying thousands of cards. Session Limits: Set a daily card cap so your queue never feels overwhelming. Daily Goals & Lifetime Streaks: Set a review target and watch your lifetime streak build to celebrate your long-term consistency. Gentle Reminders: An optional daily notification that only nudges you when cards are actually due. Tags & Categories: Fully customizable with your own field labels, tags, and search. JSON & CSV Backup: Export your full library any time, plus automatic daily on-device snapshots. Restore on a new device instantly. Practice Mode: Drill any category without affecting your review schedule. Customizable Appearance: Light, dark, or system theme with custom accent colors. YOUR PRIVACY, GUARANTEED QuickNotes Recall collects absolutely nothing. No account. No sign-up. No analytics. No ads. Everything stays on your device. It never touches a server. WHAT YOU CAN LEARN People & Names · Languages & Vocabulary · History & Dates · Science & Formulas · Study & Exam Prep · Professional Knowledge · Arts & Culture · Anything with a custom category Free. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No catch. The primary adjustments were made in the features list to integrate the 1.0.2 updates. "Daily Goals & Streaks" now highlights the new lifetime tracking, and a new "Smart Queue Management" bullet was added to showcase the improved fallbacks for both minimal and extreme use cases without getting overly technical.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickNotes Recall at none against OLD's 3. QuickNotes Recall also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). OLD's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. OLD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QuickNotes Recall asks for nothing beyond the download.
OLD ships an update weekly, QuickNotes Recall every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OLD | QuickNotes Recall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (178 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 178 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Awesome Apps Company Ltd. | Ryan Bair |
Bugs and requests
OLD
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes on opening or during basic operations
- Syncing failures between iOS and macOS devices
- Cards flickering and random display issues
- Incorrect item count displays
- Images not loading on all cards
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- Share extension not working properly
- Drag and drop causing immediate crashes
- Data disappearing from iCloud sync
- Import functionality crashing both iPad and Mac apps
- Changes not visible until app restart
- Bookmarks imported incorrectly or losing folder structure
- Tag filters not functioning
- Screen not refreshing after adding items
- Feedback button broken on desktop
- App randomly relaunching after deletion
- White 'loading shared card' placeholders appearing everywhere
Requested features
13 requests- Manual sorting and drag-and-drop organization
- Image navigation with next/previous buttons or swiping
- Adjustable thumbnail size and zoom controls
- Heart/rating system for items
- List view option instead of thumbnail grid
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- Export functionality for data portability
- Transparent folder customization options
- Dark mode and customizable themes
- Mac app or improved macOS version
- Professional folder-style interface option
- Integration with email clients like Airmail
- Reader mode functionality
- Profile avatar and personal bio features
QuickNotes Recall
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OLD
- Unlock Pile everywhere$1.991 Month
- Unlock Pile$6.991 Year
- Unlock Pile - Lifetime$24.99
QuickNotes Recall
No in-app purchases









