Comparison

QuickNotes vs StoryHaven

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

StoryHaven

Organize your reading life with this app. Track books you own, have read, and want to read. View reading statistics and create custom collections for your wishlisted titles. Your library is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Track owned, read, and wishlisted books
  • Organize into custom collections
  • Log reading progress and finish dates
  • View reading statistics by time period
  • Search millions of titles via Google Books
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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StoryHaven — Your Personal Book Tracker Keep your reading life organized with Book Vault, the simple and beautiful app for tracking every book you own, have read, and want to read. Your Library, Your Way Add books to your personal library by searching millions of titles from Google Books. Organize your collection across three categories — Library, Unread, and Wishlist — so you always know what's on your shelf and what's next on your list. Track Your Reading Journey Mark books as read, log your finish date, and watch your reading stats grow over time. See how many books you've read this month, this year, or all time — and stay motivated to keep turning pages. Wishlist Collections Plan your next great read with Wishlist Collections. Group the books you're eyeing into custom collections like "Non-fiction", "Beach Reads", or "Book Club" so you never lose track of what you want next. Reading Stats at a Glance Get a snapshot of your reading habits with the Stats tab. Filter by time period and see your total books, pages read, average pages per book, and favorite genres. Clean, Distraction-Free Design Book Vault is built to be fast and focused. No social feeds, no ads — just your books. Privacy: All your data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is shared or uploaded. --- Developed by: Brodie Newman Logo Created by: Reagan Newman Designed by: Reagan Newman

Screenshots

QuickNotes4 screens
StoryHaven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StoryHaven at none against QuickNotes's 1. StoryHaven also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). QuickNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. StoryHaven asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickNotes ships an update every 5 weeks, StoryHaven every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
QuickNotes versus StoryHaven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickNotesStoryHaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan BairBRODIE JAMES NEWMAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickNotes

One-time1
  • QuickNotes Books Pro$3.99
None

StoryHaven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickNotes free?
QuickNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StoryHaven free?
StoryHaven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuickNotes or StoryHaven have ads?
Neither QuickNotes nor StoryHaven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickNotes or StoryHaven?
QuickNotes ships an update every 5 weeks, and StoryHaven every 8 days. Most recently, QuickNotes was updated on October 18, 2026 and StoryHaven on October 13, 2026.

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