Journal 365 vs Quicknotes Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Journal 365
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Use a journal to record your daily experiences, ideas, emotions and thoughts. Writing a journal regularly can help to improve your communication skills. Besides that, journaling has been known to inspire creativity, encourage self-confidence, reduce anxiety and certainly improve mental health. Your journal contents are stored locally in your device and backed up in your private iCloud account, so they are safe and secure. No one else will be able to read your journal. If you have more than one iOS device, the contents will be synchronised across those devices as well.
Quicknotes Journal
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QuickNotes Journal is a simple, private journaling app designed to keep your thoughts organized and completely under your control. All entries are stored locally on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no data collection. Your journal stays with you. Key Features ⢠Create and edit journal entries quickly with text, photos, and audio ⢠Organize entries using customizable tags and topics ⢠Search and filter entries by date, text, or tag ⢠View detailed insights into writing habits, streaks, and milestones ⢠Clean, focused layout with simple navigation across entries and stats ⢠Export your journal anytime to TXT, CSV, or JSON ⢠Backup and restore data locally with full ownership of your data ⢠Optional one-time purchase for advanced statistics (no subscriptions) Privacy First by Design QuickNotes Journal works entirely offline. Your data never leaves your device. No logins, no cloud servers, and no third-party analytics. Simple and Focused The interface is built to stay out of the way so you can focus on writing. Whether you log quick notes, track daily habits, or keep an offline work diary, QuickNotes Journal keeps things straightforward and reliable. Built for Long-Term Use Your entries are stored in a fast local database and remain accessible even if you migrate devices using your manual backups. You control your data at every step. QuickNotes Journal is ideal for anyone who wants a fast, private, and dependable journaling experience without unnecessary complexity or recurring fees.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Quicknotes Journal at none against Journal 365's shown. Quicknotes Journal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Journal 365 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Quicknotes Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Journal 365 | Quicknotes Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Explorer Technologies | Ryan Bair |
In-app purchases
Journal 365
- Remove advertisement$2.99
Quicknotes Journal
- Premium$3.99
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