# Note Taker HD vs QuickNotes X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Note Taker HD at 84% against QuickNotes X's 38%. Note Taker HD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). QuickNotes X's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

QuickNotes X is free to download; Note Taker HD costs $4.99 up front. QuickNotes X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Note Taker HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

QuickNotes X holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Note Taker HD's written reviews are positive against 38% of QuickNotes X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Note Taker HD ships an update every 4 months, QuickNotes X every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Taker HD | QuickNotes X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-taker-hd/id366572045/reviews) | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Garden](https://appshunter.io/developer/342284710) | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Taker HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-taker-hd/id366572045)

This app allows for versatile handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation on iPad and iPhone. It offers features like zoomed ink, shapes, typed text, and image insertion, with flexible organization and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Zoomed ink for detailed writing, PDF annotation capabilities, Insert photos and shapes, Typed text blocks, Organize with folders and tags, Export as PDF

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app, great for engineering and customer communication
- 👍 Text and sketching on the same page
- 👍 Typed notes are more legible than handwritten
- 👍 Typed text remains as editable text objects
- 👍 Zoom window for precise drawing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when exporting PDFs
- 🐛 Crashes when adding photos
- 🐛 Crashes and loses data
- 🐛 Exporting to email not working well
- 🔍 Interface not very intuitive, steep learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting PDFs
- Crashes when adding photos
- Crashes and loses data
- Exporting to email not working well

**Requested features**

- Evernote integration
- Ability to scroll between pages
- Ability to underline, bold or italicize typed text
- Ability to group objects together
- Voice recording and clip function


### QuickNotes X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778)

This app offers a fluid and precise note-taking experience with a custom vector ink engine, voice recording synced to writing, and ML-powered shape recognition. Organize notes with notebooks and folders, protect them with passwords and biometrics, and sync seamlessly across devices via iCloud. Mark up PDFs and presentations, and customize your notes with various tools and templates.

**Highlights:** Vector ink engine for fluid writing, Voice recording synced to notes, ML-powered shape recognition, Notebook and folder organization, Password and biometric protection, PDF and presentation annotation, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud & ML Pack | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Covers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Templates Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 50000 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 100000 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Notebooks & Folders Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 300000 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 500000 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Helpful for organizing notes
- 🎨 Variety of paper templates and pens
- 🔊 Voice recording feature
- ⚡️ Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying for pro version
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and data loss issues
- 💭 Handwriting can appear blurry or distorted
- 🖋️ Lack of palm rejection when writing
- 📁 Inability to reorder or move pages

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Pen input not registering correctly or lagging
- Unexpected page flipping or navigation issues
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add text typing option for those with poor handwriting
- Implement cloud sync and cross-device access
- Include more customization options like templates and colors
- Improve shape recognition and drawing tools
- Allow rearranging and organizing of pages/notebooks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Taker HD free?

Note Taker HD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Taker HD or QuickNotes X?

QuickNotes X is rated higher. Note Taker HD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while QuickNotes X averages 4.3 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Note Taker HD or QuickNotes X have ads?

Neither Note Taker HD nor QuickNotes X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Taker HD or QuickNotes X?

Note Taker HD ships an update every 4 months, and QuickNotes X every 5 weeks. Most recently, Note Taker HD was updated on October 12, 2026 and QuickNotes X on October 12, 2026.

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