Protocol Tracker vs Quill
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Protocol Tracker
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Protocol Tracker is a compressed version of Emacs Org Mode and Bullet Journalling workflows. It stores all user data on the device, making using this app lightning fast and internet-free. It is intended to eliminate the burden of making todo lists and the annoyance of the limited features of other popular iOS task and habit trackers. It also combines into one platform unique tasks and repeating habits, making it the only app you need to use to access all of your to-do information. With detailed habit data storage, this app is perfect for tracking calories, workouts, complex procedures, health protocols, and more.
Quill
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Bug Fixes: Fixed folder creation issues Resolved backup button bug that could cause notes to switch to local-only mode and create database duplicates Fixed AI occasionally generating nonsensical text in notes UI Improvements: Added checkmark button at the top of the keyboard when editing (like Apple Notes) Speaking waves now animate during voice input Removed word and character count displays Removed the keyboard drop button when editing note titles
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Protocol Tracker at none against Quill's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Protocol Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Quill every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protocol Tracker | Quill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26 โ better | 26.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Finnian Murphy | Vince Sanossian |
In-app purchases
Protocol Tracker
No in-app purchases
Quill
No in-app purchases









