# Quick Capture & Notes vs ScanBoy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanBoy at 100% against Quick Capture & Notes's 60%. ScanBoy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Quick Capture & Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quick Capture & Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScanBoy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanBoy 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Quick Capture & Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScanBoy's.

Quick Capture & Notes ships an update weekly, ScanBoy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Capture & Notes | ScanBoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-capture-and-notes-qept/id1629443987/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanboy-document-scanner/id6446224625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Willem de Beijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475105920) | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Capture & Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-capture-and-notes-qept/id1629443987)

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.

**Highlights:** Chat-like note creation, Intuitive checkboxes for to-do lists, Edit notes after creation, Organize notes by topic, Offline functionality, Archive and delete notes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Qept Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Qept Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### ScanBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanboy-document-scanner/id6446224625)

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner. Effortlessly convert physical documents into high-quality PDFs with AI-generated filenames and editable text recognition. Personalize your scans with themes and enjoy lightning-fast operation.

**Highlights:** High-quality PDF scanning, AI-generated filenames, OCR text recognition, Filename templates, Fast operation, Apple Files integration, Customizable themes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScanBoy Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| ScanBoy Pro | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Capture & Notes free?

Quick Capture & Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScanBoy free?

ScanBoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Quick Capture & Notes or ScanBoy?

ScanBoy is rated higher. Quick Capture & Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ScanBoy averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Quick Capture & Notes or ScanBoy have ads?

Quick Capture & Notes shows ads; ScanBoy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Quick Capture & Notes or ScanBoy?

Quick Capture & Notes ships an update weekly, and ScanBoy every 2 months. Most recently, Quick Capture & Notes was updated on June 8, 2026 and ScanBoy on August 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*