Comparison

Quill notes vs Quillist Journal

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

Head to head
About

Quill notes

Features
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A place to host your ideas, insights and quotes worth remembering Seamlessly organise, nest and navigate through your notes

About

Quillist Journal

This voice-first journaling app makes capturing thoughts effortless. Speak your mind and let AI transcribe, organize, and highlight key themes, moods, and milestones in your personal journey. It offers a private and secure space for self-reflection and growth.

Highlights
  • Voice journaling with instant transcription
  • AI-powered insights and mood tracking
  • Memory timeline for revisiting past moments
  • Automatic theme and tag identification
  • Private and secure data storage
  • Easy export and deletion of entries
Features
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Quillist is a voice-first journaling app designed to help you capture your thoughts, reflect on your experiences, and track your growth — all with ease and privacy. Instead of forcing yourself to type long entries, simply speak your mind. Quill transcribes your voice into text, organizes your entries automatically, and highlights key themes, moods, and milestones in your journey. Key Features • Voice Journaling — Tap the mic, talk freely, and let Quill transcribe your thoughts instantly. • AI Insights— Get weekly and monthly reflections, mood trends, and highlights pulled from your entries. • Memory Timeline — Scroll through your days in order and revisit the moments that shaped you. • Themes & Tags — See recurring people, places, and activities in your life. • Private & Secure — Your entries belong to you. We never sell your data. You can delete or export your journal anytime. Why Quill? Life moves quickly — journaling shouldn’t slow you down. Quill makes self-reflection natural and effortless by letting you speak instead of type. Whether you want to process your day, track your mental wellbeing, or keep a private life log, Quill helps you stay consistent. Who is it for? - Anyone who struggles to keep a written journal but wants the benefits of reflection. - Busy professionals, students, or travelers who want quick and private memory capture. - People interested in self-growth, mindfulness, or tracking their personal journey over time. Start journaling in seconds. Speak. Reflect. Grow.

Screenshots

Quill notes4 screens
Quillist Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Quill notes at 11.0 against Quillist Journal's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Quill notes versus Quillist Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuill notesQuillist Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBertrand BevillardKedar Pujara

In-app purchases

None

Quill notes

No in-app purchases

None

Quillist Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quill notes free?
Quill notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quillist Journal free?
Quillist Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quill notes or Quillist Journal have ads?
Neither Quill notes nor Quillist Journal shows ads.

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