# Microsoft OneNote vs Q4 Go

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft OneNote at 4.7 against Q4 Go's 1.0. Microsoft OneNote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.1M vs 2). Q4 Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft OneNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Q4 Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft OneNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneNote has 1.1M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Microsoft OneNote ships an update weekly, Q4 Go every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft OneNote | Q4 Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q4-go/id1632059817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 409 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Q4 Web Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479636699) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft OneNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture thoughts, ideas, and plans in a digital notepad. Organize, search, and secure your notes, memos, and sketches. Sync across devices for access anywhere, anytime. Collaborate with others on shared notepads.

**Highlights:** Capture thoughts and ideas, Digital sketchbook, Organize and search notes, Sync notes via OneDrive, Collaborate on shared notepads, Handwritten notes and drawings

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $11.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, works well
- 👍 Great for planning
- 👍 Powerful note-taking app
- 👍 Invaluable tool for note taking
- 👍 Used for years, couldn't be without this app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔨 Could be better
- 🔨 Formatting issues on mobile app
- 🔨 Buggy widget, no dark app icon
- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes often
- 🐛 Terrible sync speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor positioning is erratic
- Search function does not work well
- Ink to text conversion missing on iPad
- Syncing issues, notes not syncing properly across devices
- Crashing, freezing, and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Native Markdown support and merged cell support
- Ruler, ability to choose or create notebook covers
- Ability to password protect app or individual notebooks
- Option to open on last opened page instead of Home
- Ability to turn note into task that appears on To Do and Planner


### Q4 Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q4-go/id1632059817)

This app helps capital markets professionals manage investor relationships and prepare for meetings. It provides instant access to past engagement activities, meeting notes, and contact information, syncing seamlessly with a desktop account. Discover new opportunities with access to a vast database of investment firms and contacts.

**Highlights:** Instant access to past investor engagement activities, Log and manage meeting notes and next steps, Prioritize investor engagements, Automatic sync with desktop account, Search global investment firms and contacts, 360-degree view of capital markets profile

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft OneNote free?

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

### Is Q4 Go free?

Q4 Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft OneNote or Q4 Go?

Microsoft OneNote is rated higher. Microsoft OneNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while Q4 Go averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Microsoft OneNote or Q4 Go have ads?

Neither Microsoft OneNote nor Q4 Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft OneNote or Q4 Go?

Microsoft OneNote ships an update weekly, and Q4 Go every 4 months. Most recently, Microsoft OneNote was updated on October 26, 2026 and Q4 Go on October 22, 2026.

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