# Quick Capture & Notes vs Focalist

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Capture & Notes | Focalist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-capture-and-notes-qept/id1629443987/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalist/id6736589064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Willem de Beijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475105920) | [David Rickard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772551895) |

## 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 |


### Focalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focalist/id6736589064)

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.

**Highlights:** Fast task management, Efficient to-do lists, Customizable reminders, Location-based tasks, Cross-platform sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focalist Premium (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Focalist Premium (Annual) | $12.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $46.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Capture & Notes free?

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

### Is Focalist free?

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

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

Focalist is rated higher. Quick Capture & Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Focalist averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Quick Capture & Notes shows ads; Focalist does not.

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

Quick Capture & Notes ships an update weekly, and Focalist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Quick Capture & Notes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focalist on October 24, 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.*