Comparison

Quicknotes Journal vs Grid Notes App

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

Head to head
About

Quicknotes Journal

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QuickNotes Journal is a simple, private journaling app designed to keep your thoughts organized and completely under your control. All entries are stored locally on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no data collection. Your journal stays with you. Key Features โ€ข Create and edit journal entries quickly with text, photos, and audio โ€ข Organize entries using customizable tags and topics โ€ข Search and filter entries by date, text, or tag โ€ข View detailed insights into writing habits, streaks, and milestones โ€ข Clean, focused layout with simple navigation across entries and stats โ€ข Export your journal anytime to TXT, CSV, or JSON โ€ข Backup and restore data locally with full ownership of your data โ€ข Optional one-time purchase for advanced statistics (no subscriptions) Privacy First by Design QuickNotes Journal works entirely offline. Your data never leaves your device. No logins, no cloud servers, and no third-party analytics. Simple and Focused The interface is built to stay out of the way so you can focus on writing. Whether you log quick notes, track daily habits, or keep an offline work diary, QuickNotes Journal keeps things straightforward and reliable. Built for Long-Term Use Your entries are stored in a fast local database and remain accessible even if you migrate devices using your manual backups. You control your data at every step. QuickNotes Journal is ideal for anyone who wants a fast, private, and dependable journaling experience without unnecessary complexity or recurring fees.

About

Grid Notes App

Features
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Instead of lists and folders, you get a zoomable grid where you can place notes wherever they feel right - cluster related ideas together, spread a project across the canvas, or keep a corner just for quick thoughts. FEATURES - Large canvas โ€” pan and zoom freely across a grid canvas - Place notes anywhere โ€” long press anywhere on the canvas to drop a note - Rich notes โ€” add a title, body text, color, images, videos, and PDF attachments - Pin notes โ€” lock important notes in place so they don't move while you pan - Search โ€” find any note instantly by title or content - Export & import โ€” back up all your notes as a single JSON file - Fully offline โ€” everything stays on your device, nothing is sent anywhere DESIGNED FOR FOCUS No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. No cloud sync. Just you and your canvas. Grid Notes is built for people who think spatially - writers mapping out a story, developers tracking ideas across a project, students connecting concepts, or anyone who finds flat lists too limiting. PRIVACY All your notes, images, and files are stored locally on your device. Grid Notes does not collect any personal data and has no internet connection.

Screenshots

Quicknotes Journal4 screens
Grid Notes App2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Notes App at none against Quicknotes Journal's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Quicknotes Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grid Notes App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Quicknotes Journal versus Grid Notes App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuicknotes JournalGrid Notes App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan BairJimmy Nordstrom

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quicknotes Journal

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

Grid Notes App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quicknotes Journal free?
Quicknotes Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Notes App free?
Grid Notes App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quicknotes Journal or Grid Notes App have ads?
Neither Quicknotes Journal nor Grid Notes App shows ads.

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