Comparison

Paper Planner Sidekick vs QuickNotes Recall

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

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Paper Planner Sidekick

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YOUR PAPER NOTEBOOK, NOW WITH SUPERPOWERS Numly is the missing link between your analog system and the digital world. Whether you do GTD on paper, keep a paper planner, or take handwritten meeting notes — Numly gives you a simple way to reference any digital content from your pages. Save links, photos, files, and quick thoughts with simple codes you can write anywhere. Index your paper notebook with the digital world. YOUR DIGITAL COMPANION Find something useful online? Save it in Numly, write the code in your notebook, access it anytime. Your paper notes now have superpowers. NOW WITH QUICK NOTES Don't have a URL? Save text notes directly. Capture ideas, quotes, or reminders instantly - perfect for when your notebook isn't nearby. PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Paper lovers customize everything - now Numly does too: - Choose colors for each content type (URLs, photos, files, notes) - Set your own accent color throughout the app - Fresh redesigned cards with your personal color palette - Light and dark mode with your colors HOW IT WORKS 1. Save any link, photo, file, or note - get a simple code 2. Write the code in your notebook, planner, or paper planner 3. Type the code in Numly to access your content instantly PERFECT FOR - paper planner enthusiasts (paper planner + digital = superpowers) - GTD practitioners who plan on paper - Paper planner users who find articles and resources online - Students with handwritten notes and digital references - Meeting note-takers who need to reference URLs and files - Anyone who organizes on paper and lives in a digital world KEY FEATURES - Quick notes for instant text capture - Inbox & Logged workflow for organized tracking - Safari extension for one-tap link saving - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Full preview for photos and documents - Clean, distraction-free interface SIMPLE AND FOCUSED No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Just your digital companion, beautifully personalized. One-time purchase. All features unlocked forever.

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QuickNotes Recall

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QuickNotes Recall turns anything worth knowing into something you'll never forget, using the same memory science that top students, language learners, and memory champions rely on every day. Whether you're learning names at work, studying for an exam, picking up a new language, or just trying to remember the things that matter, QuickNotes Recall makes it effortless to do it right. HOW IT WORKS The app is built around two scientifically proven learning methods: Spaced Repetition: After every review, QuickNotes Recall calculates the perfect next review date automatically. Cards you know well come back weeks later. Cards you're still learning come back sooner. Over time, your sessions shrink while your retention grows. The Interleaving Method: Instead of drilling one topic at a time, review sessions mix your categories automatically. Research consistently shows that interleaved practice produces dramatically better long-term retention than blocked study. THE ANCHOR: YOUR SECRET WEAPON Every card has an Anchor field, a place for a vivid image, a funny story, or a personal mnemonic. Built-in coaching with category-specific examples helps you craft anchors that actually work. Most apps skip this. It's the single biggest factor in whether something sticks. FEATURES Spaced Repetition Engine: Rate each card as Remembered, Unsure, or Forgot and the schedule adjusts automatically. Interleaved Review Sessions: All categories mixed together for maximum retention. Anchor Coaching: Tap the lightbulb for guided examples tailored to your category. Bulk Import: Paste a list, open a CSV, or share text from another app. Contact Import: Bring in names straight from a vCard (.vcf) or a Google Contacts CSV export. Duplicate Detection: Bulk imports flag likely duplicates before you commit them. Undo Last Rating: Truly reverses your last rating, schedule and all. Smart Queue Management: Updated engine fallbacks guarantee a smooth, reliable review queue whether you have a minimal library or are studying thousands of cards. Session Limits: Set a daily card cap so your queue never feels overwhelming. Daily Goals & Lifetime Streaks: Set a review target and watch your lifetime streak build to celebrate your long-term consistency. Gentle Reminders: An optional daily notification that only nudges you when cards are actually due. Tags & Categories: Fully customizable with your own field labels, tags, and search. JSON & CSV Backup: Export your full library any time, plus automatic daily on-device snapshots. Restore on a new device instantly. Practice Mode: Drill any category without affecting your review schedule. Customizable Appearance: Light, dark, or system theme with custom accent colors. YOUR PRIVACY, GUARANTEED QuickNotes Recall collects absolutely nothing. No account. No sign-up. No analytics. No ads. Everything stays on your device. It never touches a server. WHAT YOU CAN LEARN People & Names · Languages & Vocabulary · History & Dates · Science & Formulas · Study & Exam Prep · Professional Knowledge · Arts & Culture · Anything with a custom category Free. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No catch. The primary adjustments were made in the features list to integrate the 1.0.2 updates. "Daily Goals & Streaks" now highlights the new lifetime tracking, and a new "Smart Queue Management" bullet was added to showcase the improved fallbacks for both minimal and extreme use cases without getting overly technical.

Screenshots

Paper Planner Sidekick4 screens
QuickNotes Recall3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickNotes Recall at none against Paper Planner Sidekick's 1. QuickNotes Recall also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Paper Planner Sidekick's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Paper Planner Sidekick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuickNotes Recall asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Planner Sidekick ships an update every 9 days, QuickNotes Recall every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Paper Planner Sidekick versus QuickNotes Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper Planner SidekickQuickNotes Recall
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDavid Collado SelaRyan Bair

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Paper Planner Sidekick

One-time1
  • Numly lifetime$4.99
None

QuickNotes Recall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paper Planner Sidekick free?
Paper Planner Sidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickNotes Recall free?
QuickNotes Recall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paper Planner Sidekick or QuickNotes Recall have ads?
Neither Paper Planner Sidekick nor QuickNotes Recall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper Planner Sidekick or QuickNotes Recall?
Paper Planner Sidekick ships an update every 9 days, and QuickNotes Recall every 3 months. Most recently, Paper Planner Sidekick was updated on November 5, 2026 and QuickNotes Recall on October 25, 2026.

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