Comparison

Quicknotes Journal vs Jot Quick Notes

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

Jot Quick Notes

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Jot Quick Notes is the fastest way to capture thoughts, tasks, and ideas as plain text. No rich text, no formatting buttons, no clutter โ€” just tap, type, and save. Organize your notes with #hashtags directly in the text. Jot automatically detects tags and groups them so you can find related notes in one tap. Pin your most important notes so they are always within reach. Key features: - Notes tab: all your notes in reverse chronological order with a large compose button always visible - Tags tab: every #hashtag in your notes is collected and grouped automatically โ€” tap a tag to filter - Pinned tab: long press any note to pin or unpin it for instant access - Compose view: distraction-free full-screen text editor with auto-save - Edit and delete notes by tapping them - Fully offline, no account required, no data leaves your device - Works on iPhone, built for iOS 17 and later - Clean white and black design with a gold accent that stays out of your way Jot stores everything in your device only. There are no servers, no subscriptions, and no sign-in. Your notes are yours. Whether you are capturing a shopping list, a quick idea, a meeting note, or a book you want to read, Jot gets out of the way so you can write and move on.

Screenshots

Quicknotes Journal4 screens
Jot Quick Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jot Quick Notes at none against Quicknotes Journal's 1. Quicknotes Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Jot Quick Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Quicknotes Journal versus Jot Quick Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuicknotes JournalJot Quick Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan BairLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quicknotes Journal

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

Jot Quick Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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