Quicks vs SandyNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Quicks
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Quicks is an app built for one thing: writing down what comes to mind, right away. You can start typing as soon as you open it, with no titles to add or folders to sort into. It doesn't have many features, but that lets you focus on capturing. Capture instantly: You can start typing as soon as you launch the app, and pressing Return saves it. The input field clears when you save, so you can keep capturing as ideas keep coming. Capture from Apple Watch: Just speak to your Apple Watch to capture. There's no need to take out your iPhone. Capture from Mac: On Mac, press โN to go to the input field and capture using only your keyboard. Hover over an item to show the edit and delete buttons. iCloud sync: Everything you capture syncs via iCloud, so you see the same list on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Tap to copy: Tap an item to copy its text. It's handy for searching a keyword that caught your attention or pasting text into a message. Organize later: You can add to your ideas later, or give them emoji icons so they're easy to tell apart. On iPhone, touch and hold to reorder and swipe to edit or delete, so you can keep what matters most at the top. When to use it: Capture ideas that come to you on a walk or after a shower, keywords that catch your attention in a conversation or a book, and plans or shopping items you suddenly remember. You can also keep text and contact details you use again and again. Dark Mode and VoiceOver: Both are supported. Keyboard shortcuts on Mac: โN: Go to the input field / Esc: Finish typing In the edit screen: โS: Save / Esc: Cancel
SandyNote
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Sandy Note - Notes That Feel Like Chat Stop wrestling with complicated note apps. Sandy Note lets you capture thoughts as naturally as sending a message. KEY FEATURES - Chat-Style Interface Type and send - your notes appear like chat bubbles - iCloud Sync Automatic sync across all your Apple devices - Multiple Notes Create unlimited notes, each with its own chat history - Search Function Find any note instantly - Three Beautiful Themes Choose Dark, Pink, or Mercury - Tap to Edit Edit any message by simply tapping on it - No Clutter Clean, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR - Quick thoughts and ideas - Meeting notes - Shopping lists - Daily journaling - Brainstorming sessions HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a new note (or open existing) 2. Type your thought 3. Hit send 4. It's saved and synced That's it! No folders, no tags, no complexity. ICLOUD SYNC Your notes are automatically synced across: - iPhone - iPad - Mac (coming soon) Start on one device, continue on another - seamlessly. PRIVACY Your notes are yours alone. All data is stored in your personal iCloud account. We never see your notes. Download Sandy Note and start noting the natural way! --- Part of the Sandy Lab family of productivity apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SandyNote at Free against Quicks's $0.99. SandyNote also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). Quicks's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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SandyNote is free to download; Quicks costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Quicks ships an update every 8 days, SandyNote daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quicks | SandyNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free โ better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 โ better | 26.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhinoapp.dev | Hiroyuki Akaji |
In-app purchases
Quicks
No in-app purchases
SandyNote
No in-app purchases









