Retain vs QuixNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retain
This minimalist flashcard app uses AI to help you create and study. Its intelligent spaced repetition algorithm optimizes review intervals for efficient learning and rapid progress. Choose from different card layouts to keep your study sessions engaging.
- AI-generated flashcards
- Customizable card layouts
- Spaced repetition algorithm
- Minimalist design
- Progress tracking
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A beautifully minimalist flashcard app designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. Create your own flashcards, or let AI generate them for you. Choose between two different card layouts that keep your learning fresh and engaging. And with our intelligent spaced repetition algorithm, you'll review your cards at optimal intervals, ensuring maximum retention and rapid progress.
QuixNote
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QuixNote ist die moderne Notizen-App für alle, die Ideen schnell festhalten, strukturieren und jederzeit wiederfinden möchten. Ob im Alltag, im Studium oder im Beruf – QuixNote hilft dir, organisiert und produktiv zu bleiben. Mit einer intuitiven Benutzeroberfläche kannst du Notizen mühelos erstellen, bearbeiten und verwalten. Schreibe Texte, füge Skizzen hinzu oder halte Gedanken direkt fest – alles an einem Ort. Dank übersichtlicher Ordner und Suchfunktionen findest du deine Inhalte in Sekunden wieder. Quixnote unterstützt dich dabei, kreativ zu arbeiten und gleichzeitig den Überblick zu behalten. Synchronisation über mehrere Geräte sorgt dafür, dass deine Notizen immer aktuell und griffbereit sind. Funktionen im Überblick: - Einfache Erstellung und Bearbeitung von Notizen - Handschriftliche Eingaben und Skizzen - Strukturierung durch Ordner und Kategorien - Schnelle Suchfunktion - Synchronisation auf mehreren Geräten - Intuitive und benutzerfreundliche Oberfläche Quixnote – einfach notieren, besser organisieren.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuixNote at none against Retain's 2. QuixNote also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Retain's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Retain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QuixNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Retain ships an update every 3 weeks, QuixNote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retain | QuixNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Evans | Louis Lennart Neitzert |
In-app purchases
Retain
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
QuixNote
No in-app purchases
