# ideaShell vs Quarto

The clearest difference is rating: ideaShell at 4.7 against Quarto's 3.8. ideaShell also leads on ratings volume (584 vs 15) and device support. Quarto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ideaShell sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Quarto asks for nothing beyond the download.

ideaShell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ideaShell has 584 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of ideaShell's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quarto's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | ideaShell | Quarto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (584 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideashellai-thinking-partner/id6478199476/reviews)** | [3.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarto/id6501990976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **584** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 196 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoundRedDot Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732200510) | [Quarto LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744162599) |

## What reviewers say

### ideaShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideashellai-thinking-partner/id6478199476)

Capture thoughts instantly with AI-powered voice notes. Transcribe, organize, and discuss ideas with AI to generate actionable content like to-do lists and summaries. Seamlessly integrate with other productivity apps.

**Highlights:** AI Voice Transcription, Automated Text Structuring & Optimization, Multiple Fast Entry Points (Watch, Siri, Widgets), AI Discussions & Summaries, Smart Card Content Creation (To-Do Lists, Scripts), Integration with Productivity Apps, Smart Q&A and Note Search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ideaShell Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Max | $39.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plus | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Max | $369.99 | per year |
| ideaShell Points(1M) | $3.99 | one-time |
| ideaShell Points(2M) | $6.99 | one-time |
| ideaShell Points(5M) | $15.99 | one-time |
| ideaShell Points(10M) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime_Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎙️ Excellent voice transcription accuracy
- 🤖 High-quality AI summaries and insights
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- ⚡ Fast and efficient note-taking workflow
- 🏷️ Automatic tagging and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription-only pricing model
- 🔄 Lifetime subscription concerns about ownership
- 🔍 Search functionality is limited and not semantic
- 🐛 Constant vibration issues reported
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iPhone 16 Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Constant phone vibration when using the app
- AI message truncation - unable to see full responses
- App impossible to open on iPhone 16 Pro
- Vibration occurs even when idle on main screen
- Recent update breaks note distinction by using identical AI summaries

**Requested features**

- Full web clipping functionality (articles, images, audio, videos)
- Direct media file downloads from web content
- Automatic Notion export integration
- Web/Mac version for desktop editing
- Text formatting options (bold, italics, font types)


### Quarto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarto/id6501990976)

This platform simplifies the process of renting or listing properties in Venezuela. It offers a wide selection of guaranteed rentals that fit various budgets and provides a streamlined rental plan for quick move-ins. Property owners can join to list their inmuebles and connect with reliable tenants.

**Highlights:** Property rentals in Venezuela, Guaranteed rental properties, Streamlined rental plans, List properties for rent, Connect with tenants, Property search by budget

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ideaShell free?

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

### Is Quarto free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ideaShell or Quarto?

ideaShell is rated higher. ideaShell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 584 ratings, while Quarto averages 3.8 from 15 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*