Comparison

Sketch vs Quick block notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sketch

This application allows users to create sketches. It provides a variety of sample options to aid in the sketching process. Get started with your creative ideas today.

Highlights
  • Create sketches
  • Wide range of samples
  • Note-taking functionality
Features
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About

Quick block notes

Capture thoughts, sketch ideas, and jot down lists with this creative notes app. Personalize your notes with various colors, fonts, and backgrounds. Easily share your creations and upgrade for an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Personalize notes with colors, fonts, and brush styles
  • Variety of background options
  • Tools for erasing, undoing, and saving
  • Add images from gallery or take photos
  • Save and share notes instantly
Features
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Bring Your Ideas to Life with Our Creative Notes App Capture your thoughts, sketch, doodle, jot down your shopping list, or write whatever comes to mind in this versatile, intuitive, and visually engaging notebook. All in one place, with a smooth and fun experience! Easily share your notes through any app installed on your phone. And if you love it, leave us a review — your feedback helps us improve! You can also upgrade to an ad-free version for the ultimate experience. Key Features: • Personalize your notes: choose colors, fonts, and brush styles. Use a pencil, marker, or paintbrush to match your vibe. • Variety of backgrounds: pick from colors, textures, music staff, grid, or lined paper. • Handy tools: erase, undo, or save your notes anytime. • Add images from your gallery, take a photo on the spot, or select a custom background. • Save your notes and come back to them later, or share them instantly.

Screenshots

Sketch2 screens
Quick block notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quick block notes at 5.0 against Sketch's 2.8. Sketch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sketch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Quick block notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick block notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Sketch's written reviews are positive against 22% of Quick block notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sketch ships an update every 2 months, Quick block notes every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sketch versus Quick block notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketchQuick block notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews22.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrgajja Co LtdIntelectiva

Customer experience

Sketch

All ratings24 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative73.7%

Quick block notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative72.2%

Bugs and requests

Sketch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved drawings get corrupted or deleted
  • App crashes when trying to save drawings
  • Sketches get overlaid with random marks and lines

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add an eraser tool
  • Improve color selection and customization
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Allow resizing of the canvas
  • Add the ability to import and sketch over photos

Quick block notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sketch

One-time2
  • small point$0.99
  • big point$2.99
1 purchases

Quick block notes

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Sketch free?
Sketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick block notes free?
Quick block notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sketch or Quick block notes?
Quick block notes is rated higher. Sketch averages 2.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Quick block notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sketch or Quick block notes have ads?
Quick block notes shows ads; Sketch does not.
Which is updated more often, Sketch or Quick block notes?
Sketch ships an update every 2 months, and Quick block notes every 8 months. Most recently, Sketch was updated on October 7, 2026 and Quick block notes on October 11, 2026.

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