Comparison

QuickNotes vs Rostra

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

Rostra

Discover timeless wisdom through a curated feed of humanity's greatest quotes. Explore ideas from philosophers, scientists, and leaders, and collect those that resonate with you. Follow influential figures and search for specific thoughts to enrich your mind.

Highlights
  • Curated quote feed
  • Follow influential figures
  • Collect favorite quotes
  • Search for quotes and figures
  • Spans diverse philosophies and thinkers
Features
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The war for your attention is real. Every scroll fills your mind with someone's ideas — why not the best ones? Rostra is a feed of humanity's greatest quotes. Ideas that have survived centuries of scrutiny. Scroll Marcus Aurelius, Emerson, Einstein, Churchill, and hundreds more — the way you already scroll, with thoughts that last. What you can do: • Curated feed — For You or Following tabs • Follow figures who speak to you • Collect quotes that stop you cold • Search any figure or quote The collection spans Stoic philosophy, Greek and Eastern thought, American Transcendentalism, science, poetry, statecraft, and more. Fill your mind with great ideas, not mediocre ones.

Screenshots

QuickNotes4 screens
Rostra2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rostra at none against QuickNotes's 1. Rostra also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rostra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickNotes ships an update every 2 months, Rostra every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QuickNotes versus Rostra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickNotesRostra
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBair Development LLCDawn Patrol

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickNotes

One-time1
  • QuickNotes Books Pro$3.99
None

Rostra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickNotes free?
QuickNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rostra free?
Rostra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuickNotes or Rostra have ads?
Neither QuickNotes nor Rostra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickNotes or Rostra?
QuickNotes ships an update every 2 months, and Rostra every 2 days. Most recently, QuickNotes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rostra on October 31, 2026.

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