# Quick.Notes vs A5 Journal

The clearest difference is price: A5 Journal at Free against Quick.Notes's $1.99. A5 Journal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Quick.Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

A5 Journal is free to download; Quick.Notes costs $1.99 up front. A5 Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Quick.Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick.Notes | A5 Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cristian Radu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844164675) | [ThinkFULL Holdings Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881115717) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick.Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes/id6753643973)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### A5 Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a5-journal/id6759840404)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A5 Journal Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Members - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Family Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Business Plan Monthly | $25.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| A5 Journal Members - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| A5 Journal Business+ Plan Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| A5 Journal Family Plan Yearly | $109.99 | per year |
| A5 Journal Business Plan Yearly | $259.99 | per year |
| A5 Journal Business+ Plan Yearly | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick.Notes free?

Quick.Notes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is A5 Journal free?

A5 Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Quick.Notes or A5 Journal have ads?

Neither Quick.Notes nor A5 Journal shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*