Comparison

Quick Notes & Draft vs Authenticator App

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

Head to head
About

Quick Notes & Draft

Capture thoughts, links, and to-do lists effortlessly. Organize your notes with hashtags for easy retrieval and set reminders with a single click. Export your notes to Apple Files or other locations.

Highlights
  • Auto-paste copied text
  • Hashtag organization
  • Export notes to files
  • Convert notes to reminders
  • Contribute to app translation
Features
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nanonote - Write freely and organize with #hashtags to filter your notes. People use Nanonote for saving links, creating to-do lists, daily journaling, tracking expenses, and more. Features: - Copy text from any app and just open the nanonote it will automatically paste it in the input box. So just copy from anywhere and enjoy the magic - While writing notes adds Hashtags to organise notes for future use. - Export Note: You can export all your note to a file, save them on Apple files or wherever you want. (Setting > Export Note) - Improved reminder: With one click you can convert your note to a reminder. In the current version, you can choose when to set an alert (Long press on any note to start Reminder) - Contribution to app translation: Currently we support Chinese & English, from now on anyone can contribute to app translation (Setting > App translation)

About

Authenticator App

Secure your digital accounts with advanced two-factor authentication. This app offers cloud backup to prevent lockout, supports a wide range of services, and includes a password manager for all-in-one digital identity management. It provides enterprise-grade security and seamless integration for personal and professional use.

Highlights
  • iCloud Cloud Backup
  • 2FA support for 1000+ services
  • Apple Watch support
  • Integrated Password Manager
  • Offline code generation
  • Import from Photos
Features
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The ultimate upgrade for Google Authenticator! Worried about losing your phone? Secure iCloud Cloud Backup ensures you never get locked out. Optimized for US users: Seamless 2FA support for Discord, Fortnite, Microsoft, AWS, and all your digital accounts. 【Core Features】 - Never Lose Access: iCloud Backup Lost or broke your phone? Don't risk losing your accounts. Enable Cloud Backup to securely store your 2FA tokens in your personal iCloud. Restore everything instantly on a new iPhone with zero hassle. - For Gamers: Secure Your Loot The essential security tool for gamers. Perfect support for Discord, Roblox, Fortnite (Epic Games), PlayStation (PSN), Xbox, Twitch, and Battle.net. Generate codes instantly without lag, even while offline. - Apple Watch Support Unlock from your wrist! No need to pull out your phone. View your 2FA codes directly on your Apple Watch. Log in faster to your games or work VPNs. - Business & Work: Microsoft Compatible Enterprise-grade security. A powerful alternative to Microsoft Authenticator. Works seamlessly with Office 365, Outlook, Okta, Salesforce, Cisco Duo, AWS, and GitHub. Streamline your workflow with professional reliability. - Password & 2FA Manager: All-in-One More than just an authenticator. Built-in Password Manager allows you to store your passwords alongside your 2FA codes. Copy and paste with ease—manage your entire digital identity in one secure app. 【Why Choose Us?】 - Universal Compatibility: Supports standard 2FA for 1000+ services. Including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, Snapchat, Roblox, Coinbase, PayPal, LinkedIn, and more. - Easy Migration: Support batch import & export via iCloud or Text File. Easily transfer data from Google Authenticator to your new iPhone. - Privacy Lock: Set an app launch password to prevent others from viewing your verification codes and account information when using your phone, and protect your privacy and security. - Bank-Level Encryption: Your data is yours. We use advanced encryption and store data locally or in your iCloud. We never upload your keys to 3rd-party servers. - Scan from Photos: Can't scan a QR code on your screen? Use our Import from Photos feature. Just take a screenshot and load it—no need for a second device. - Offline Access: No internet? No problem. Generate valid TOTP codes even in Airplane Mode. 【Q&A】 Q: What is an Authenticator? A: It is a tool that generates Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) to protect your accounts from hacking. It serves as a digital key for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Q: Can it replace Google Authenticator? A: Yes! It is fully compatible with Google's protocols but adds premium features like iCloud Backup, Password Management, and Photo Import. It's safer and easier to use. 【Subscription Info】 Unlock Premium for unlimited accounts and secure cloud backup. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Contact Us: servicetwofa@gmail.com Refunds for paid subscriptions follow Apple’s official rules. All payment transactions, refund reviews and processing are under the exclusive authority of Apple Inc. As the app developer, we cannot process refunds directly. Please submit your refund request at Apple’s official page: https://reportaproblem.apple.com. Log in with your Apple ID, find your order and apply. Apple will inform you of the review result within 48 hours. Terms of Service: https://authfile.pages.dev/terms_en-US.html Privacy Policy: https://authfile.pages.dev/privacy_en-US.html

Screenshots

Quick Notes & Draft4 screens
Authenticator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Quick Notes & Draft and Authenticator App both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Quick Notes & Draft's written reviews are positive against 21% of Authenticator App's. Quick Notes & Draft also leads on ratings volume (247 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Quick Notes & Draft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Authenticator App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Quick Notes & Draft against 4.6 for Authenticator App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Notes & Draft has 247 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Quick Notes & Draft's written reviews are positive against 21% of Authenticator App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Notes & Draft ships an update fortnightly, Authenticator App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quick Notes & Draft versus Authenticator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick Notes & DraftAuthenticator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (247 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better20.6% of reviews
Number of ratings247 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantu DeyBeijing Haohai Xincheng Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Quick Notes & Draft

All ratings247 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative31.5%

Authenticator App

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.4%

Bugs and requests

Quick Notes & Draft

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Entry box doesn't work, especially after clicking tags or expanding notes
  • App crashes frequently, especially when saving or deleting notes
  • Notes disappear or are deleted unexpectedly
  • Scan feature not working or its availability is unclear
  • Hashtag functionality is broken (doesn't update, doesn't work with non-English)
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  • Premium purchase button is hidden below the screen on iPhone SE
  • Ads are still shown after purchasing premium
  • App crashes upon opening or after adding the first note
  • Welcome note cannot be deleted
  • App crashes when trying to upgrade to premium
  • Entry box shows paste function but no keyboard
  • Scan function doesn't work
  • App crashes when saving or deleting a note
  • App crashes when opening
  • Premium notifications continue after purchase
  • Button for upgrade doesn't fit screen on iPhone SE
  • Graphic displayed too big on iPhone SE 2016, making upgrade button untappable

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add passcode lock for security
  • Add folders with passcodes
  • Add widgets
  • Add photo support
  • More colorful interface options
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  • Add a calculation feature (auto plus/minus)
  • Support for multi-language hashtags
  • Improve hashtag management system (view all tags)
  • Apple Watch support
  • Portuguese language support
  • Add swipe gestures for actions
  • Selection option for multiple notes (delete, share)
  • Clearer description of Pro features
  • Add keyboard shortcuts for saving
  • Ability to delete the welcome note

Authenticator App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Notes & Draft

One-time1
  • nanonote Premium$2.99
13 purchases

Authenticator App

Subscriptions10
  • Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.591 Month
  • Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Week3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly2 variants$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • permanent2 variants$31.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
  • permanent$129.99

Questions

Is Quick Notes & Draft free?
Quick Notes & Draft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator App free?
Authenticator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quick Notes & Draft or Authenticator App?
Quick Notes & Draft and Authenticator App are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 247 and 11 ratings respectively.
Do Quick Notes & Draft or Authenticator App have ads?
Both Quick Notes & Draft and Authenticator App show ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Notes & Draft or Authenticator App?
Quick Notes & Draft ships an update fortnightly, and Authenticator App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Quick Notes & Draft was updated on October 5, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 9, 2026.

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