Quick Capture & Notes vs Focalist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Focalist
Manage your tasks efficiently with this fast to-do list app. Set reminders, organize your day, and get notified based on your location. Syncs seamlessly across devices.
- Fast task management
- Efficient to-do lists
- Customizable reminders
- Location-based tasks
- Cross-platform sync
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A fast and efficient todo/task manager with reminders. Includes cross-platform sync and location-based tasks. • Edit tasks instantly without getting stuck in an item subscreen. It feels as lightweight as editing a document. • Bring your tasks to you. Everything you need to do is brought to the Now view - like your shopping list when you arrive at the grocery store, or the next task on a project. • Instant sync, with offline-first support. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Focalist at 5.0 against Quick Capture & Notes's 4.4. Focalist also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). Quick Capture & Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (29 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Focalist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Focalist 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 29 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Focalist's.
Quick Capture & Notes ships an update weekly, Focalist every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Quick Capture & Notes | Focalist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Willem de Beijer | David Rickard |
Customer experience
Quick Capture & Notes
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In-app purchases
Quick Capture & Notes
- Qept Pro$4.991 Month
- Qept Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Focalist
- Focalist Premium (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- Focalist Premium (Annual)$12.001 Year
- Lifetime Premium$46.00
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