Comparison

QuickNotes vs lit

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

Head to head
About

QuickNotes

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QuickNotes: Private Book Log is a private, local-first reading journal designed to make logging what you read fast, simple, and entirely distraction-free. Log books in seconds, track your reading progress, and build a personal reading history that stays solely on your device. No accounts, no social feeds, and absolutely no ads. Core Features Log books manually or search public library data for instant autofill Track your reading status: Want to Read, Reading, or Finished Record start dates, multiple reading sessions, ratings, tags, and personal notes View your library easily grouped and filtered by status, author, format, or rating Offline-first design prioritizing your complete data ownership Statistics and Insights Built-in reading stats help you understand your habits over time Pro unlocks advanced statistics, including deeper trends and custom breakdowns All analytics are generated locally directly on your device Privacy by Design Zero ads Zero tracking No cloud accounts required All data is stored locally with simple options to export and backup QuickNotes: Private Book Log is built for readers who want a calm, focused place to track their reading without distractions or data collection. Start building your private library today.

About

lit

Discover your next favorite book through engaging excerpts without revealing the title or author upfront. Explore curated selections, save intriguing finds, and share discoveries with friends. Find your next read by falling for the first few lines.

Highlights
  • Blind book dates with opening excerpts
  • Discover unexpected titles
  • Build a to-read list
  • Share book discoveries
  • Follow Amazon links to purchase
Features
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Find your next read by falling for the first few lines. lit gives you a blind date with a book. Start with an opening excerpt while the title and author stay hidden. Get a feel for the writing, follow your curiosity, and reveal the book when you’re ready. READ BEFORE THE REVEAL Experience the author’s voice before a familiar name or cover shapes your first impression. DISCOVER SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Explore curated selections spanning bestsellers, classics, and lesser-known titles. Find an author you’ve never tried or a story you might otherwise have passed over. BUILD YOUR TO-READ LIST Save the books that catch your attention, so you’ll remember them when it’s time to choose your next read. SHARE YOUR DISCOVERIES Found something intriguing? Share it with a friend who loves a good book. KEEP READING Follow the Amazon link when you find a book you want to buy. Whether you’re in a reading slump or simply curious about what’s out there, your next favorite book could begin with a single page.

Screenshots

QuickNotes4 screens
lit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: lit at none against QuickNotes's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. QuickNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. lit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
QuickNotes versus lit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickNoteslit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBair Development LLCIaroslav Zvonarov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickNotes

One-time1
  • QuickNotes Books Pro$3.99
None

lit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickNotes free?
QuickNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is lit free?
lit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuickNotes or lit have ads?
Neither QuickNotes nor lit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickNotes or lit?
QuickNotes ships an update every 2 months, and lit every 2 months. Most recently, QuickNotes was updated on November 5, 2026 and lit on November 5, 2026.

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