Comparison

Paperless Pro vs Quick Note

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

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About

Paperless Pro

Features
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Paperless Pro is the ultimate document management tool that allows you to scan, organize, and access all your important files in one convenient place. Whether you’re a professional, student, or just someone who wants to go paperless, Paperless Pro simplifies the way you handle documents, making your workflow faster and more efficient. Please note: A subscription is required to use the app. Key Features: • Fast and Easy Scanning: Use your iPhone camera to scan documents with ease. Our app automatically detects edges, enhances scan quality, and saves them as high-resolution PDFs. • Smart Organization: Create custom folders and categories to keep your documents organized. No more searching through piles of papers—find everything you need with just a few taps. • Offline Access: All your documents are stored locally on your device, so you can access them anytime, even without an internet connection. Your files are always at your fingertips, whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the go. • Advanced Privacy and Security: Your privacy is our priority. Unlike many other apps, Paperless Pro stores all your documents locally on your device, ensuring that only you have access to your sensitive information. No data is sent to external servers, so your documents are safe and secure. • Share with Ease: Need to send a document? Share your scans directly from the app via email, iMessage, or other apps in just a few taps. You can also export your documents as PDFs to share with colleagues, classmates, or clients. • Unlimited Storage: With our premium subscription, you can scan and store as many documents as you need. No limitations, no worries about running out of space. Your entire filing cabinet is now digital. • Perfect for Any Workflow: Whether you’re managing receipts, contracts, notes, or legal documents, Paperless Pro adapts to your needs. It’s an ideal tool for anyone looking to streamline their document management process, from busy professionals and small business owners to students and freelancers. • Unlimited Document Storage: Store as many scanned documents as you need without limits. • Unlimited Sharing and Exporting: Share your documents freely, without restrictions. Whether you’re emailing, messaging, or saving PDFs to other apps, it’s all seamless and easy. Who is Paperless Pro for? Paperless Pro is designed for anyone who wants to eliminate the hassle of physical paperwork. Whether you’re a student keeping track of assignments, a business professional managing contracts, or simply someone who wants to organize personal documents like receipts and bills, Paperless Pro provides the tools you need to stay organized. Why Go Paperless? Going paperless not only helps you stay organized, but it’s also environmentally friendly. By reducing your reliance on paper, you’re contributing to a greener planet. Paperless Pro makes this transition easy and convenient, offering you a cleaner, more efficient way to manage your files. Simple and Intuitive Interface We’ve designed Paperless Pro to be intuitive and user-friendly. The interface is clean and simple, so you can focus on what’s important—managing your documents. You don’t need to be tech-savvy to use the app; just point, scan, and organize! Download Paperless Pro and subscribe today and start your journey to a more organized, efficient, and paperless life. Note: This app offers an auto-renewable subscription. By subscribing, the user agrees to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy: https://hnunes46.github.io/paperless/Privacy_Policy_EN.pdf Terms of Use: lhttps://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Quick Note

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Capture any thought in 2 taps. The fastest notepad on iPhone. From a grocery item you'll forget by the time you reach the car, to a 3 AM idea you can't lose, this is the friction-free way to jot, save, and find every note — with a Home Screen widget, a Share Extension that captures from anywhere, and folder organization that scales from 5 notes to 5,000. Loved by students, writers, parents, planners, and anyone tired of opening five apps just to write down one sentence. Free to use, no account required. — KEY FEATURES — INSTANT QUICK CAPTURE • Home Screen widget jumps straight into a new note • Share Extension lets you save text from Safari, Mail, Messages, or any app • Auto-save as you type — never lose a thought to a closed app • Tap to open, type, swipe to save. That's the entire flow. NOTEPAD BUILT FOR SPEED • Clean, distraction-free editor • Inter font, optimized for fast reading on any screen size • No formatting menus to fight — type and go • Long notes, short notes, single-line scratchpad — all in one place WIDGETS FOR EVERY USE • Small, medium, and large Home Screen widgets • Preview your latest notes at a glance • One-tap shortcut to create a new note • Live Activity support for in-progress capture FOLDER ORGANIZATION • Group notes by project, class, trip, or any system you like • Drag, rename, and reorder folders in seconds • Nested folders for power users • Smart "All Notes" view that ignores folder structure when you just want to search SHARE EXTENSION • Save a link, a quote, a screenshot caption, or any selected text from any app • Pre-fills into a new note so you can refine before saving • Works system-wide — no copy-paste dance OFFLINE-FIRST • Every note lives on your device first • No login wall, no cloud account required to use • Open and write even on airplane mode PRIVACY BUILT IN • Notes are stored locally • No tracking of note content • No mandatory sign-up to capture your first note — PERFECT FOR — • Students jotting lecture takeaways between classes • Writers catching first-draft ideas before they evaporate • Parents tracking grocery runs, school pickups, and birthday gift ideas • Planners managing rolling to-do lists across the week • Founders and PMs dumping product ideas the moment they strike • Travelers logging itinerary changes, gate numbers, and hotel codes • Anyone who wants a notepad that opens faster than Apple Notes — LOVED BY USERS — "Finally a notes app that opens before my idea is gone." — Sarah M. "The widget is the killer feature. I haven't opened the main app in a week — and that's the point." — Michael T. "Folder support without the bloat. Replaced three other note apps." — Priya R. — PREMIUM — Upgrade to Premium for unlimited folders, ad-free browsing, advanced widget styles, custom themes, and priority support. Subscription options: • Weekly subscription with 3-day free trial • Annual subscription with 7-day free trial • Lifetime unlock as a one-time purchase Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. — PRIVACY FIRST — Your notes are stored securely on your device. We never sell or share your personal data. — SUPPORT — Questions, feedback, or a feature request? Email pnkhanhlinh0206@gmail.com and we read every message. Privacy Policy: https://pnkl26.web.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pnkl26.web.app/terms-of-service Download free, capture your first note in seconds, and never lose another idea.

Screenshots

Paperless Pro2 screens
Quick Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Quick Note at 15.0 against Paperless Pro's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Paperless Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Quick Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paperless Pro ships an update every 5 days, Quick Note every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Paperless Pro versus Quick Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperless ProQuick Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelder NunesLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Paperless Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Paperless Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Paperless Pro - Year7 Days trial$17.991 Year
1 purchases

Quick Note

One-time1
  • Pro Features Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Paperless Pro free?
Paperless Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Note free?
Quick Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paperless Pro or Quick Note have ads?
Neither Paperless Pro nor Quick Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paperless Pro or Quick Note?
Paperless Pro ships an update every 5 days, and Quick Note every 4 days. Most recently, Paperless Pro was updated on September 15, 2026 and Quick Note on September 28, 2026.

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