Comparison

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos vs Quick Draft for Obsidian

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

Head to head
About

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos

Capture thoughts instantly with a message-like interface and organize them on a map. Enjoy a distraction-free writing space that syncs automatically with iCloud, with no ads or trackers. Customize your experience with themes and instant search.

Highlights
  • Message-like note capture
  • Location-based note organization
  • iCloud sync
  • Instant search with previews
  • Hashtag organization
  • Markdown and iCloud export
  • Customizable themes
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Rift Notes is the fastest way to get a thought down. Type it like a text. Speak it, transcribed offline. Snap a photo. Every note remembers where you were. Pick up where you left off on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Privacy-first: no ads, no sign-ups, no subscription, no trackers. Your thoughts, under your control. Three Ways to Capture • Type it like a text. A message-style compose card means thoughts hit paper as fast as you think them. • Speak it. On-device transcription (no internet needed) turns spoken notes into clean, searchable text. • Snap it. 4-up camera attaches photos to text and voice in one note. Built for Thinking • Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. Pick up where you left off on any device. • Map your notes. Every note saves its location. Retrace your day, find that door code, or replay the voice memo right on the map where you recorded it. • Focus mode. Distraction-free writing, also great for screenshots. • Themes. Match the vibe with a growing library, including the premium 'Scary Numbers' set. • Rich-text editing renders bold, italics, headers, checklists or numbered lists as you type. • #Hashtag organization and color tags. Filter your notes instantly. • Quick Bar. Jump between notes, search, and views without leaving the keyboard. • Smarter search. Full-text with line-preview results and instant filtering by tag or color. • Markdown + iCloud. Every note auto-syncs as a .md file with frontmatter to your iCloud Drive. Read them in any markdown app. No lock-in, ever. • Shortcuts support. Save notes or append text from anywhere on iOS. Powerpack: One-Time Purchase for Life The Mobile Powerpack unlocks voice transcription, photo notes, map view, iCloud sync, and themes on iPhone and iPad. Powerpack is also available for Mac. Privacy First • Voice transcription runs on-device. Your audio stays in your iCloud. • All of your content, notes and attachments sync only through your iCloud. • No ads. No sign-ups. No AI training. • Anonymous crash reporting and anonymous usage is optional. Opt out anytime in Settings. • We collect crash reports and anonymous usage to improve the product, that's it. • Note on app size: to transcribe voice privately offline, we ship a Whisper model with the app. Your notes are yours. Free to download. Powerpack is a one-time purchase, no subscription, no signup.

About

Quick Draft for Obsidian

Effortlessly capture ideas on your mobile device and send them directly to Obsidian. Supports text, voice, images, and files, with customizable workflows and deep iOS integration for seamless organization.

Highlights
  • Direct note capture to Obsidian
  • Voice recording with transcription
  • Image to text conversion
  • File and document attachments
  • Customizable routes and destinations
  • iOS widgets and shortcuts
  • WYSIWYG Markdown editor
Features
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Quick Draft for Obsidian is built for quick capture of ideas. No clutter, no delays—just a blank page ready the instant inspiration strikes. Type, dictate, or snap an capture, and Quick Draft handles the rest. Your notes flow instantly into Obsidian, so you can quickly capture on mobile and organize later on desktop. With deep IOS integration and seamless Obsidian support, Quick Draft makes quick capture effortless—bridging the gap between inspiration and organized action. Built by an Obsidian fan — for the Obsidian community Quick Capture Features - Quickly capture notes directly into Obsidian - Unlimited notes, Routes, and Vaults (free) - Attach images, videos, documents, and files - AI Assist - Voice recording with high-quality transcription - Convert text from images to Markdown (handwriting supported) - Save nearby locations with one tap - Capture into existing files or create new ones—append, prepend, or insert text - Built for IOS: widgets & shortcuts for instant quick capture - Share any content from your phone to Obsidian with no extra prompts - Customizable file destinations - WYSIWYG Markdown editor - Templates from presets or existing notes - Customizable toolbar - Drafts history - No sign-in required Privacy & Setup Your privacy matters—Quick Draft never needs full Vault access. You choose which files or folders (Destinations) your notes go into. Setup is simple with an in-app tutorial. Use Routes to streamline quick capture: send notes to multiple Destinations, apply formatting, and automate actions. Customize everything anytime in Settings. Quick Draft is free, with optional paid features to cover operational costs. This app is developed independently. Obsidian® name and logo are trademarks of Obsidian.md, used here for identification only. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos4 screens
Quick Draft for Obsidian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos at 4.7 against Quick Draft for Obsidian's 3.7. RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). 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. RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Quick Draft for Obsidian sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos's written reviews are positive against 67% of Quick Draft for Obsidian's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos ships an update weekly, Quick Draft for Obsidian every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos versus Quick Draft for Obsidian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIFT NOTES + Voice MemosQuick Draft for Obsidian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrimary Vector Inc.Serhii Petrenko

Customer experience

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quick Draft for Obsidian

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos

One-time3
  • Theme - Scary Numbers$1.99
  • RIFT Pro: Voice, Camera, Map$14.99
  • RIFT Notes Powerpack for Mac$14.99
6 purchases

Quick Draft for Obsidian

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Mini Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Monthly PRO$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Pro Max Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly PRO$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PRO$29.99

Questions

Is RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos free?
RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Draft for Obsidian free?
Quick Draft for Obsidian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos or Quick Draft for Obsidian?
RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos is rated higher. RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Quick Draft for Obsidian averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos or Quick Draft for Obsidian have ads?
Neither RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos nor Quick Draft for Obsidian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos or Quick Draft for Obsidian?
RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos ships an update weekly, and Quick Draft for Obsidian every 2 weeks. Most recently, RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos was updated on November 8, 2026 and Quick Draft for Obsidian on November 8, 2026.

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