Comparison

Code Notes vs QuickCode

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

Head to head
About

Code Notes

This app helps developers retain coding concepts by organizing notes with syntax highlighting, descriptions, and images. Sync notes across devices via iCloud and avoid complex formatting. Premium features include AI code analysis and in-app code execution.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for code snippets
  • Rich text editor for descriptions
  • Image attachments
  • Folder organization by programming language
  • Tag-based filtering
  • iCloud syncing across devices
  • AI code analysis (premium)
  • In-app code compilation and execution (premium)
Features
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Code Notes was developed to free you from tutorial hell by helping you retain crucial coding concepts as you learn how to code. Often times, studying code takes so much longer because foundational concepts are forgotten as you move forward through tutorials. Code Notes helps to prevent this by making study, revision and looking up code concepts so much easier. Code Notes offers the convenience of syncing your notes to iCloud making your notes available to all your devices and on multiple platforms. It uses a simple and straightforward interface which is great for beginners. It avoids the complication of needing to know formatting styles like markdown to create notes. Instead, notes are created in easy to add segments of code snippets with syntax highlighting, description blocks with a rich text editor and image attachments. Notes are organised in folders by programming language and tags can be used to filter notes. Code Notes Plus is available by monthly or annual subscription and offers premium benefits. It includes AI code analysis to help you breakdown and understand complex code logic. You can compile and run your code snippets directly in your notes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QuickCode

A powerful and intuitive code editor for mobile devices. Offers syntax highlighting, customizable themes, and seamless file management. Ideal for both beginners and experienced developers to code on the go.

Highlights
  • Syntax Highlighting
  • Customizable Editor Themes
  • Metadata Pane
  • iOS Files App Integration
  • Export to Multiple Formats
  • App Clip functionality
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Welcome to QuickCode, the ultimate code editor designed for users who want to code on the go with power and ease. Featuring a sleek and intuitive interface, QuickCode offers a comprehensive set of tools tailored for both beginners and seasoned developers. Whether you're crafting a quick script or diving into a complex project, this app provides the versatility and functionality you need to bring your ideas to life. Features: * Syntax Highlighting: Write code with clarity and precision thanks to our advanced syntax highlighting feature, which enhances readability and reduces errors. * Editor Themes: Customise your coding environment to suit your style with a variety of editor themes, ensuring a personalised and comfortable experience. * Metadata Pane: Stay organised and efficient with our metadata pane, providing quick access to essential information about the file you're currently working on. * Integration with the Files App: Seamlessly manage your projects and files using the iOS Files app integration, enabling easy access and synchronisation across your devices. * Export to Multiple Formats: Share your code effortlessly by exporting to various file formats, ensuring compatibility with different platforms and tools. * App Clip: Need a text editor in a pinch? Quickly install a compressed version of the app using an App Clip. QuickCode empowers you to code anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Download now and unleash your creativity on the go!

Screenshots

Code Notes3 screens
QuickCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Notes at 100% against QuickCode's 50%. Code Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). QuickCode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Code Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QuickCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Code Notes's written reviews are positive against 50% of QuickCode's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Notes versus QuickCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode NotesQuickCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGwinyai NyatsokaMark Howard

Customer experience

Code Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QuickCode

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Code Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Code Notes Plus$4.991 Month
  • Code Notes Plus$44.991 Year
None

QuickCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Notes free?
Code Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickCode free?
QuickCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Notes or QuickCode?
Code Notes is rated higher. Code Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while QuickCode averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Code Notes or QuickCode have ads?
Neither Code Notes nor QuickCode shows ads.

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