Comparison

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) vs Quicksave

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

Head to head
About

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes)

A minimalist note-taking and word processing app focused on simplicity and effectiveness. It offers a clean interface, background iCloud sync, and a textual analyzer without collecting any user data or displaying ads.

Highlights
  • Zero data collection
  • Ad-free experience
  • Clean user interface
  • Textual analyzer
  • Background iCloud sync
  • Cross-device support
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TL;DR - Inkblot is a note and word processing application. - Zero data collected - No advertisements - No in-app purchases - Clean user interface - Textual analyzer - iCloud storage with background sync - Multiple application types (iOS & MacBook) L;WR - The Long(er) Explanation Inkblot originally started from an open and free source code project. The goal with Inkblot is to make it better, eventually free sourcing it for learners, coders, and entrepreneurs alike. The philosophy for this application is simple: reduce excess functionality to a bare minimum in order to make use simpler but still effective. While customization is good for a lot of people and for a lot of projects, most people just want something to work so they can get on and off it quicker, gaining the productive traction necessary to save time. Inkblot is meant for writers. Inkblot is also an advertisement-free application. What is the point of gaining one benefit only to lose it somewhere else? The world and productivity is not a zero sum game. Advertisements should not even be an option in productivity applications. You should be lauded for trying to organize your life - not punished.

About

Quicksave

Features
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Save articles, newsletters, and links in one tap. Read them later on any device, in a clean reader view — no ads, no clutter. Build a personal library: tag what matters, group saves into collections, search across everything you've kept. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Save links from anywhere — browser, share sheet, or extension • Read in a clean, distraction-free view • Search the full text — title, author, tags, and content • Organize with tags and nested collections • Sync your queue across iPhone, iPad, web, and Chrome A calm reading queue for people who save more than they read. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes)4 screens
Quicksave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) at none against Quicksave's 3. Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Quicksave's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price and ads 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. Quicksave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) ships an update monthly, Quicksave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) versus Quicksave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkblot (Minimalist Notes)Quicksave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew BenchimolJNSI Media

In-app purchases

None

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Quicksave

Subscriptions2
  • QuickSave Premium2 variants$4.997 Days
  • QuickSave Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) free?
Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quicksave free?
Quicksave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) or Quicksave have ads?
Neither Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) nor Quicksave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) or Quicksave?
Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) ships an update monthly, and Quicksave every 2 weeks. Most recently, Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Quicksave on October 15, 2026.

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