Quick Notes vs BigWrite Markdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quick Notes
Capture thoughts, ideas, and sketches effortlessly with typing, pen, or Apple Pencil. Enjoy a clutter-free interface with rich text editing and PDF export. Convert handwriting to typed text and share notes easily.
- Infinite pages
- PDF export
- Rich text editor
- Handwriting recognition
- Apple Pencil support
- Easy sharing
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No matter what you're capturing—thoughts, ideas, notes, or sketches—Quick Notes makes it quick and effortless, whether you're typing on a keyboard, jotting with a pen, or scribbling with your Apple Pencil. + Simple & Intuitive: Navigate with ease and start writing instantly. + Like a real notepad: No files, no clutter, no useless features. Just infinite pages for you. + PDF: Your notes are in the best standard format for note-taking, sharing and printing. + Rich Text Editor: Add lists, tables, text styles, multimedia, images, and much more. + Handwriting Recognition: Convert your notes to typed text automatically. + Quick Capture: Record your thoughts, photos or images in a snap with minimal effort. + Apple Pencil Support: Enjoy natural handwriting and drawing. 10 Ink tools with pressure and tilt sensivity. + Keyboard Friendly: Type your notes seamlessly. In any language. + Clean Design: Experience a clutter-free writing environment. + Easy Sharing: Share your notes through various platforms. Quick Notes is the perfect blend of simplicity and functionality, making note-taking a breeze.
BigWrite Markdown
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This is the biggest update yet, with loads of new features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Quick Notes at Free against BigWrite Markdown's $14.99. Quick Notes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). BigWrite Markdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
Quick Notes is free to download; BigWrite Markdown costs $14.99 up front. Quick Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BigWrite Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
Quick Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, BigWrite Markdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quick Notes | BigWrite Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 260 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kairoos Solutions SL | David Johnson |
In-app purchases
Quick Notes
- Lifetime Full Unlock$3.99
BigWrite Markdown
No in-app purchases
