# Quick Note Lite vs PinNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: PinNote at every 8 days against Quick Note Lite's every 3 weeks. Quick Note Lite's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quick Note Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PinNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quick Note Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, PinNote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Note Lite | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-note-lite/id458620350/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [cheolhyun wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/329884409) | [Quentin Hocde](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773098703) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Note Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-note-lite/id458620350)

Record notes and audio simultaneously to capture ideas effectively. Easily send voice notes via email and manage your recordings with folders and search functionality. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone needing to jot down thoughts on the go.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous note and record, Voice email functionality, Folder management, One-touch record/playback, Pause recording, Passcode lock, Drawing tools

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $2.99 | one-time |


### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6773098701)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| PinNote Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Note Lite free?

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

### Is PinNote free?

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

### Do Quick Note Lite or PinNote have ads?

Neither Quick Note Lite nor PinNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quick Note Lite or PinNote?

Quick Note Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and PinNote every 8 days. Most recently, Quick Note Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and PinNote on October 18, 2026.

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