HeadsDown vs Quick Capture & Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeadsDown
Manage workplace interruptions and stay focused on your tasks. This app integrates with Slack to automatically set your status, allowing you to work without distractions. It also automates your online and offline presence to help you manage your workday effectively.
- Control workday interruptions
- Integrates with Slack
- Automate online/offline status
- Focus on tasks
- Accomplish goals
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No more distractions from colleagues when you need to step away or focus on the task at hand. HeadsDown handles those inbound interruptions, allowing you the freedom to accomplish your goals. HeadsDown integrates with your existing Slack account. Configure workday automation and HeadsDown will set you online at the start of your day and offline so you can leave work on time.
Quick Capture & Notes
Capture ideas effortlessly with a chat-like interface that combines simplicity with powerful note-taking features. Organize thoughts using topics, create to-do lists, and edit notes on the go. Works offline for seamless idea management.
- Chat-like note creation
- Intuitive checkboxes for to-do lists
- Edit notes after creation
- Organize notes by topic
- Offline functionality
- Archive and delete notes
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Do you text yourself to remember things? Capture ideas with Qept! As simple as messaging, yet powerful as a full-fledged note app. Download for free and turn your thoughts into actions. Qept combines a chat-like interface with powerful note-taking features. Effortlessly jot down thoughts on the go, and to refine them when the moment is there. Experience note-taking in an effortless way. A FRESH TAKE ON NOTES - Create notes just like texts in your favourite messaging app - Quickly capture ideas on the go, review and revise at your convenience - All notes are front and center, say goodbye to tedious list navigation - Group notes by topic to stay on track POWERFUL FEATURES - Intuitive checkboxes for easy to-do lists - Complete tasks with a simple tap - Edit notes after taking them - Archive notes to keep them around for reference FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT STUF - Easily delete notes you no longer need to stay focused - Or archive them, to declutter while keeping them around - Browse all notes chronologically, or focus on a single topic STAY ORGANIZED - Use topics to keep related notes together - Topics work just like folders or notebooks, but allow for easier switching - Easily move notes around between topics ALWAYS AT YOUR SIDE - No limits on note creation; every idea deserves a spot - Works seamlessly without an internet connection or in airplane mode Download Qept for free and enjoy powerful note-taking with up to 3 free topics. Unlock the monthly Qept Pro subscription to add as many topics as you need. For more info visit www.qeptapp.com Privacy policy: https://www.qeptapp.com/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://www.qeptapp.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HeadsDown at 100% against Quick Capture & Notes's 60%. HeadsDown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Quick Capture & Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (27 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Quick Capture & Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HeadsDown asks for nothing beyond the download.
HeadsDown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Capture & Notes has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HeadsDown's written reviews are positive against 60% of Quick Capture & Notes's.
HeadsDown ships an update every 5 weeks, Quick Capture & Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeadsDown | Quick Capture & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.4 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Overstuffed Gorilla LLC | Willem de Beijer |
Customer experience
HeadsDown
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In-app purchases
HeadsDown
No in-app purchases
Quick Capture & Notes
- Qept Pro$4.991 Month
- Qept Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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