Comparison

Quick Notes & Draft vs Apper

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

Apper

Features
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Apper turns the App Store into your personal idea library. Save any app that inspires you, and Apper keeps its story fresh — version history, update cadence, ratings, and what changed since you saved it. Built for indie developers, designers, and small teams who study great apps to build better ones. LIBRARY — Your saved apps, always current - Save any App Store app in seconds, right from the share sheet - Automatic version history and an update timeline for every saved app - Update badges and a "Since you saved" view that highlights what changed - Charts that show how often an app really ships - Works across store regions EXPLORE — See what builders are saving - Cross-user rankings of the most-saved apps - Discover what other developers are paying attention to DROPS — AI usage-limit announcements in one feed - A curated log of official usage-limit reset announcements from AI providers - Cadence analysis that estimates the next likely reset window - Push alerts and a Home Screen widget so you never miss one ACCOUNTS — Your AI accounts, on the record - Keep a simple ledger of your AI subscription accounts and their status - Track spending with manual entries and automatic totals - Notes and timelines that preserve each account's history - Passwords stay in the iOS Keychain on your device — never in a database SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE TERMS Apper Pro unlocks the full app and is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: - Apper Pro Yearly — US$19.99 per year, auto-renewable. Introductory offer for new subscribers: US$9.99 for the first year, then US$19.99 per year. - Apper Pro Lifetime — US$49.99, one-time purchase, does not renew. Prices are shown in your local currency inside the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.weisenjoy.com/privacy

Screenshots

Quick Notes & Draft4 screens
Apper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Apper at none against Quick Notes & Draft's shown. Apper also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Quick Notes & Draft's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 Apper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Notes & Draft ships an update fortnightly, Apper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quick Notes & Draft versus Apper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick Notes & DraftApper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (247 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings247 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantu Dey林 廖

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

Apper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Notes & Draft

One-time1
  • nanonote Premium$2.99
2 purchases

Apper

Subscriptions1
  • Apper Pro Yearly1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Apper Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Quick Notes & Draft free?
Quick Notes & Draft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apper free?
Apper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quick Notes & Draft or Apper have ads?
Quick Notes & Draft shows ads; Apper does not.
Which is updated more often, Quick Notes & Draft or Apper?
Quick Notes & Draft ships an update fortnightly, and Apper every 2 days. Most recently, Quick Notes & Draft was updated on October 13, 2026 and Apper on September 29, 2026.

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