Comparison

Quicknotes vs DoomCatcher

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

DoomCatcher

This app automatically locks distracting applications when you enter a designated physical zone, such as your bedroom or desk. It works with a companion hardware device to create personalized calm spaces without manual intervention. Reclaim your focus and be more present in your daily life.

Highlights
  • Automatic app blocking via hardware beacon
  • Create multiple room-level focus zones
  • Ultra-local blocking, not building-wide
  • Select specific apps to block
  • Gentle nudges instead of forceful blocking
  • Distraction-aware dark design
Features
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DoomCatcher is the calm little forcefield for your phone. Pair the app with the DoomCatcher beacon on your nightstand or desk and your most distracting apps quietly lock themselves when you enter its zone. No toggling focus modes, no remembering to “be good.” Just walk into the calm zone and scrolling stops. Designed for people who can’t stop “one more scroll” on TikTok, Instagram, or the news, Doom Catcher helps you actually close your eyes at night, look up at dinner, and be present when it matters. Put a DoomCatcher in the bedroom, another by your work setup, maybe one on the dining table. Each one creates its own ultra-local zone, so the blocks are tied to real spaces in your life, not vague building-wide locations. When you leave the zone, your apps unlock again—no extra steps. We call the device The DoomCatcher. You get to enjoy the quiet. Key features • Automatic blocking The app works with your Doom Catcher beacon to automatically block chosen apps whenever you’re in range. No manual switches, no extra taps. • Room-level zones Create multiple calm zones: bedroom, desk, dining table. Each Doom Catcher has its own settings, tuned to how you want to feel in that space. • Ultra-local, not building-wide Unlike app-only solutions tied to big geofences, Doom Catcher is ultra-local. It cares about your nightstand, not your entire apartment block. • Choose what gets caught Pick which apps are “doom scroll” territory and which are allowed. Messaging a friend? Maybe allowed. Infinite feeds? Caught. • Gentle, not preachy When you try to open a blocked app, Doom Catcher offers a small, calm nudge instead of guilt. You’re in charge; it just removes the friction. • Dark, distraction-aware design A dark default theme and minimal UI so even opening the app doesn’t feel like another hit of stimulation. How it works 1. Place your Doom Catcher beacon in the spot you want to protect (like your nightstand). 2. Open the app and pair it with your beacon. 3. Choose which apps should be blocked inside that zone. 4. That’s it. When you’re near your Doom Catcher, blocks turn on. When you walk away, they release. Requirements • DoomCatcher hardware device required. Available at https://doomcatcher.com • Works with Apple’s Screen Time / Family Controls framework to apply app limits on device.

Screenshots

Quicknotes3 screens
DoomCatcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DoomCatcher at none against Quicknotes's 4. DoomCatcher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). Quicknotes's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. DoomCatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoomCatcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quicknotes has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quicknotes ships an update every 8 days, DoomCatcher every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Quicknotes versus DoomCatcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuicknotesDoomCatcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNathaniel TedescoHelena Jagodnik Kuhar

Customer experience

Quicknotes

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DoomCatcher

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

DoomCatcher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quicknotes free?
Quicknotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoomCatcher free?
DoomCatcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quicknotes or DoomCatcher?
DoomCatcher is rated higher. Quicknotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DoomCatcher averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Quicknotes or DoomCatcher have ads?
Neither Quicknotes nor DoomCatcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quicknotes or DoomCatcher?
Quicknotes ships an update every 8 days, and DoomCatcher every 5 days. Most recently, Quicknotes was updated on September 5, 2026 and DoomCatcher on August 29, 2026.

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