Comparison

QuickNotes vs Chapterly

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 – Books is a private, local-first reading journal designed to make logging what you read fast, simple, and distraction-free. Log books in seconds, track your reading progress, and build a personal reading history that stays entirely on your device. No accounts, no feeds, and no ads. Core Features Log books manually or search public library data for quick autofill Track reading status: Want to Read, Reading, or Finished Record start dates, multiple read sessions, ratings, tags, and notes View your library grouped and filtered by status, author, format, or rating Offline-first design with full data ownership Statistics & Insights Built-in reading stats help you understand your habits over time Pro unlocks advanced statistics, including deeper trends and breakdowns All analytics are generated locally, nothing is sent off your device Privacy by Design No ads No tracking No accounts All data stored locally with optional export and backup QuickNotes – Books is built for readers who want a calm, focused place to track their reading without distractions or data collection.

About

Chapterly

This app helps readers track their reading habits and stay motivated to read more consistently. It offers a simple, distraction-free interface to log books and understand personal reading patterns.

Highlights
  • Track books read
  • Understand reading habits
  • Stay motivated
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Set yearly reading goals
Features
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Track every book you read, understand your habits, and stay motivated with a simple, distraction-free book tracker built for readers. Whether you’re working toward a yearly goal or just want to read more consistently, this app helps you turn reading into a lasting habit. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QuickNotes4 screens
Chapterly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chapterly at every 10 days against QuickNotes's every 5 weeks. QuickNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Chapterly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickNotes ships an update every 5 weeks, Chapterly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QuickNotes versus Chapterly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickNotesChapterly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan BairLuis Santana

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickNotes

One-time1
  • QuickNotes Books Pro$3.99
3 purchases

Chapterly

Subscriptions2
  • Chapterly Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Chapterly Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chapterly Lifetime Purchase$69.99

Questions

Is QuickNotes free?
QuickNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chapterly free?
Chapterly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickNotes or Chapterly have ads?
Neither QuickNotes nor Chapterly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickNotes or Chapterly?
QuickNotes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chapterly every 10 days. Most recently, QuickNotes was updated on September 14, 2026 and Chapterly on October 1, 2026.

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