# Reader's Bench vs Quick Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reader's Bench at 100% against Quick Notes's 0%. Reader's Bench also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Quick Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reader's Bench sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Quick Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quick Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Reader's Bench's written reviews are positive against 0% of Quick Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reader's Bench ships an update weekly, Quick Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader's Bench | Quick Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-bench-pdf-and-notes/id1671846175/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-pdf-easy-notes/id6503021963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohmiapps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/982578674) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader's Bench

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-bench-pdf-and-notes/id1671846175)

This app is a PDF reader and markup tool designed for serious study and research. It allows users to read, annotate, take notes, and review highlighted content from PDF documents with efficient performance and a distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** PDF reading and markup, Handwriting and typed notes, Annotation extraction for review, Highlight, underline, strikethrough, Image capture and insertion, Export notes and annotated PDFs, Word definition and sentence translation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader's Bench Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### Quick Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-pdf-easy-notes/id6503021963)

Capture thoughts, ideas, and sketches effortlessly with typing, pen, or Apple Pencil. Enjoy a clutter-free interface with rich text editing and PDF export. Convert handwriting to typed text and share notes easily.

**Highlights:** Infinite pages, PDF export, Rich text editor, Handwriting recognition, Apple Pencil support, Easy sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Full Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader's Bench free?

Reader's Bench is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quick Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reader's Bench or Quick Notes?

Quick Notes is rated higher. Reader's Bench averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Quick Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reader's Bench or Quick Notes have ads?

Neither Reader's Bench nor Quick Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reader's Bench or Quick Notes?

Reader's Bench ships an update weekly, and Quick Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reader's Bench was updated on September 6, 2026 and Quick Notes on September 22, 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.*