Comparison

Shinpo vs Quicknotes Journal

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

Head to head
About

Shinpo

This app helps you track personal goals by visualizing progress as growing plants. Log small achievements with quick actions and stay motivated with calm visuals and simple statistics. It offers a clean, focused space to monitor anything from reading to coding.

Highlights
  • Customizable goal trackers
  • Quick logging actions
  • Progress overview by category
  • Stats and history tracking
  • Personalizable plant visuals
  • Flexible reset options
  • Clean and minimalist design
Features
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Shinpo is a minimalist progress tracker that turns your goals into growing plants. Set targets, log small steps with quick actions, and stay motivated with calm visuals and simple stats. Track anything—books, workouts, coding problems, or personal projects—in a clean, focused space. Features • Custom trackers: name, category, unit (Pages, Problems, Km, etc.), and target • Quick actions: add common amounts in a tap (e.g., +1, +5, +10) • Progress overview: see all trackers grouped by category • Stats & history: view updates over time with simple insights • Personalization: choose plant styles and display details (values, % complete, remaining) • Smart resets: optional daily/weekly/monthly or never—fits any habit style • Clean design: soft palette, rounded cards, and subtle UI feedback Privacy Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking—just you and your goals. If you want a shorter version or region-specific phrasing, I can tailor it further.

About

Quicknotes Journal

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QuickNotes Journal is a simple, private journaling app designed to keep your thoughts organized and completely under your control. All entries are stored locally on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no data collection. Your journal stays with you. Key Features • Create and edit journal entries quickly with text, photos, and audio • Organize entries using customizable tags and topics • Search and filter entries by date, text, or tag • View detailed insights into writing habits, streaks, and milestones • Clean, focused layout with simple navigation across entries and stats • Export your journal anytime to TXT, CSV, or JSON • Backup and restore data locally with full ownership of your data • Optional one-time purchase for advanced statistics (no subscriptions) Privacy First by Design QuickNotes Journal works entirely offline. Your data never leaves your device. No logins, no cloud servers, and no third-party analytics. Simple and Focused The interface is built to stay out of the way so you can focus on writing. Whether you log quick notes, track daily habits, or keep an offline work diary, QuickNotes Journal keeps things straightforward and reliable. Built for Long-Term Use Your entries are stored in a fast local database and remain accessible even if you migrate devices using your manual backups. You control your data at every step. QuickNotes Journal is ideal for anyone who wants a fast, private, and dependable journaling experience without unnecessary complexity or recurring fees.

Screenshots

Shinpo4 screens
Quicknotes Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shinpo at none against Quicknotes Journal's 1. Quicknotes Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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 Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shinpo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shinpo versus Quicknotes Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShinpoQuicknotes Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrakli GrigoliaRyan Bair

In-app purchases

None

Shinpo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quicknotes Journal

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Shinpo free?
Shinpo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quicknotes Journal free?
Quicknotes Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shinpo or Quicknotes Journal have ads?
Neither Shinpo nor Quicknotes Journal shows ads.

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