Comparison

Quicknotes vs SpeakGoat

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

Head to head
About

Quicknotes

Capture your thoughts and ideas effortlessly with a focus on simplicity and fluidity. Organize notes into folders and sync them across devices. Unlock advanced features and unlimited notes with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Create notes
  • Create folders
  • iCloud sync
  • Unlimited notes (Pro)
  • Advanced controls (Pro)
  • Custom settings (Pro)
Features
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Catch every thought before it gets away. Catch (formerly Flow Notes) is the fastest way to get something out of your head. Open, capture, done — no folders to file, no forms to fill. SPEAK IT. SAVE IT. Hold the mic button and talk. Your voice note is transcribed live, entirely on-device — nothing is uploaded anywhere. CATCH EVERYTHING • Text notes for quick thoughts and longer writing • Checklists for groceries, packing, and to-dos • Voice memos with instant transcription • Photos and links, saved in one tap STAY ORGANIZED WITHOUT TRYING Tags and collections keep everything findable. Pin what matters, search everything, and glance at a note right from your home screen widget. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your notes live on your device. No account, no sync servers, no tracking. CATCH PRO Go past 20 notes with Catch Pro — a simple yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://natetedesco.com/apps/catch/terms

About

SpeakGoat

Features
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Turn reading fatigue into focus. SpeakGoat helps you absorb information faster by summarizing and reading any text, article, or document out loud so you can learn, research, and work without losing time or energy. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Summarize webpages, articles, or PDFs in seconds • Listen instead of read with clear, natural voices • Ask questions about your summarized content • Get deeper insights and explanations • Context-aware conversations • Save and revisit past summaries anytime • Read along highlights PERFECT FOR: • Students who need to review material quickly • Professionals overloaded with reports or research • Creators and entrepreneurs keeping up with trends • Anyone with ADHD, eye strain, dyslexia, or limited time WHY PEOPLE LOVE SPEAKGOAT: • Turns long reads into short, focused insights • Lets you learn while walking, cooking, or commuting • Clean, distraction-free interface • Your information stays private always Simplify how you consume information. Read less, understand more with SpeakGoat. Terms of Use: https://speakgoat.com/terms

Screenshots

Quicknotes3 screens
SpeakGoat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Quicknotes at every 8 days against SpeakGoat's every 3 months. SpeakGoat's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Quicknotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SpeakGoat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quicknotes ships an update every 8 days, SpeakGoat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quicknotes versus SpeakGoat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuicknotesSpeakGoat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathaniel TedescoAdelanni George

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Quicknotes

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

SpeakGoat

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Quicknotes free?
Quicknotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeakGoat free?
SpeakGoat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quicknotes or SpeakGoat have ads?
Neither Quicknotes nor SpeakGoat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quicknotes or SpeakGoat?
Quicknotes ships an update every 8 days, and SpeakGoat every 3 months. Most recently, Quicknotes was updated on October 7, 2026 and SpeakGoat on October 28, 2026.

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