Quad Notes vs KeepQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quad Notes
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Displays four notes in a grid.
KeepQR
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QR code and barcode storage KeepQR is a practical scanning solution designed for people who need to capture QR codes and barcodes now and review them later. Easy Export: Share scans as CSV files for use in Excel®, Numbers®, LibreOffice or many other programs Collections: Group related scans together for better organization Start scanning on your iPhone, review on your iPad, and access your scans on your Mac. With CloudKit synchronization, your scanned codes are available on all your Apple devices whenever you need them. Need to make QR codes? KeepQR includes a QR code generator supporting various formats - useful for creating inventory labels, contact information, or website links. Key Features - Fast Scanning: Capture codes quickly and efficiently - Batch Scanning: Process multiple codes without interruption - Simple Organization: Keep your scans neatly categorized - Device Sync: Access your scans across all your devices - Universal Export: Compatible CSV format works with standard software Free version of the app allows a limited number of scans and collections to be kept on the device at one time. In-app subscription required for an unlimited number of scans and collections. Subscription may be cancelled at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * iPhone, iPad, Mac, Numbers are registered trademark of Apple Inc., Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quad Notes at none against KeepQR's 2. Quad Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 17.6). KeepQR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. KeepQR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Quad Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quad Notes | KeepQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Andrew Robinson |
In-app purchases
Quad Notes
No in-app purchases
KeepQR
- KeepQR Pro (1 Month)$0.991 Month
- KeepQR Pro (1 Year)$8.991 Year
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