# Quick Notes vs BoardNotes

The clearest difference is rating: BoardNotes at 4.7 against Quick Notes's 1.0. BoardNotes also leads on ratings volume (115 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Quick Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoardNotes sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Quick Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

BoardNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoardNotes has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Quick Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, BoardNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Notes | BoardNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-drawing-doodle/id6444913907/reviews) | **[4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardnotes-notes-pdf-docs/id6448847544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) | [Chongqing Ouluowa Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686544790) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-drawing-doodle/id6444913907)

Easily add handwritten notes, scribbles, and text to your photos. Customize pen colors and thickness, import images, and save or share your creations. All features are free to use.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes, Graffiti on photos, Rich pen options, Import photos, Save and share doodles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BoardNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardnotes-notes-pdf-docs/id6448847544)

This app combines whiteboard, notebook, PDF management, mind mapping, and flashcard creation into a single, versatile handwriting note-taking tool. It offers a wide array of pen types, organizational features, and study aids to enhance productivity and learning.

**Highlights:** Handwriting note-taking, Integrated whiteboard, PDF import and editing, Mind mapping functionality, Spaced repetition flashcards, Multiple pen and brush types, Layer management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 days membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 days membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| Math Formula Recognition | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 month membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership (discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full version Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership (discount) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6 months membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Discount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All(discount) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $8.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock All | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 All-in-one app
- 💡 Feature-rich note-taking
- ✍️ Excellent Apple Pencil integration
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔥 Device gets hot
- 🐛 Data loss (whiteboards erased)
- 🚫 No automatic backup
- 🔍 Limited search functions

**Reported bugs**

- Whiteboards erasing automatically
- No automatic backup leading to data loss
- Syncing issues between iPad and Mac
- Pencil tip not appearing on PDF annotations
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Sync to Google Drive/other cloud services
- Faster 'add to cards' function
- View carded items in sidebar
- Color coding for pins
- Image opacity adjustment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Notes free?

Quick Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BoardNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quick Notes or BoardNotes?

BoardNotes is rated higher. Quick Notes averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BoardNotes averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.

### Do Quick Notes or BoardNotes have ads?

Both Quick Notes and BoardNotes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quick Notes or BoardNotes?

Quick Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoardNotes every 10 days. Most recently, Quick Notes was updated on September 17, 2026 and BoardNotes on October 2, 2026.

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