Comparison

Terminal Notes vs Quick.Notes

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

Head to head
About

Terminal Notes

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Retro-inspired note-taking & reminders—no cloud required. Dive into nostalgia with Terminal Notes, a lightweight iOS app that brings the spirit of old-school computers to your pocket. Jot down ideas, set reminders, and review to-dos against a backdrop of vintage CRT scanlines, crisp DOS-style prompts, soothing amber glows, or classic white and yellow legal-pad views. Key Features Retro Themes: A selection of vintage styles—from CRT scanlines and DOS prompts to amber glows and legal-pad layouts. Local-Only Storage: All notes stay on your device—no servers, no cloud. Built-in Reminders: So you never miss a deadline. Minimal Footprint: Launch, type, save—fast and fuss-free. Whether you’re a developer nostalgic for simpler times, a writer seeking distraction-free focus, or anyone who appreciates a touch of vintage flair, Terminal Notes gives you a pure, no-frills workspace on iPhone.

About

Quick.Notes

A minimalist, retro-style note-taking application designed for speed and focus. It stores all your thoughts locally on your device, ensuring privacy and a clutter-free experience.

Highlights
  • Retro terminal interface
  • Minimalist design
  • Fast and focused
  • Entirely local storage
  • Secure on-device notes
Features
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Quick.Notes is a retro-style, minimalist note-taking app that keeps things fast, focused, and entirely local. No cloud, no clutter—just your thoughts, stored securely on your device.

Screenshots

Terminal Notes4 screens
Quick.Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Terminal Notes at Free against Quick.Notes's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Terminal Notes is free to download; Quick.Notes costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
Terminal Notes versus Quick.Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal NotesQuick.Notes
PriceFree — better$1.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorey GillespieCristian Radu

In-app purchases

None

Terminal Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Quick.Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal Notes free?
Terminal Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick.Notes free?
Quick.Notes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal Notes or Quick.Notes have ads?
Neither Terminal Notes nor Quick.Notes shows ads.

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