OrbNote vs Quicknotes Supervisors
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OrbNote
Effortlessly capture thoughts, photos, or voice notes. This app uses AI to suggest organization, creating a personal knowledge base without complex folders. Your data remains private and syncs across devices.
- AI-powered saving and organization
- Text, photo, and voice input
- Smart suggestions for grouping and titling
- Distraction-free interface
- iCloud synchronization
- No accounts, ads, or tracking
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Capture the thought first. OrbNote is a chat-style notebook designed for Apple devices. Text, images, recordings, files, and checklists can all enter the same timeline like messages. You do not need to choose a folder first or design a complete structure while an idea is still forming. Put it in Quick Jot, then organize it manually or ask AI for suggestions when the right place becomes clear. Capture like messaging Every note is a message, naturally preserving its time and context. Quick Jot Not sure where something belongs? Capture it first and organize it later. AI organization · Pro AI can suggest a suitable group and Thread and explain why. Accept or ignore each suggestion, or explicitly enable automatic organization. Text, images, audio, and files Keep different types of content in the same context. Pro includes recording transcription and search across image text (OCR), attachments, and full article text. Across Apple devices Capture on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and keep everything in sync with your own iCloud account. Local-first Regular notes are stored on your devices first, with no separate OrbNote content account required. AI remains optional and processes only the content needed when you use an AI feature. Privacy and control Protect important Threads with a password (Pro) and let time-sensitive messages expire automatically (Pro). Export notes as Markdown with original attachments. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Quicknotes Supervisors
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Quicknotes Supervisor is a private, local-first note app built for leaders, managers, instructors, and supervisors who need a clean way to capture observations and follow-through. If you supervise people, processes, or training, Quicknotes Supervisor helps you capture what matters, stay consistent, and keep your notes organized. Use it to record: Observations and walk-through notes Coaching notes and feedback Incidents and follow-ups General records and reminders Key features Local-first, works offline: records are stored on your device No accounts: no login required Fast capture: create records quickly with date, time, and tags Advanced Tag Management: group tags into collapsible folders, custom sort, and drag-to-reorder to build your ideal workspace Rich text formatting: headers, lists, quotes, and basic styling Attach media: add photos, video, or audio to a record (optional) Powerful search: full-text search across your records Filters and sorting: date range, tag include or exclude, newest or oldest Export and share: export the records you have filtered, then share as needed Reports: simple insights like totals, records by tag, and activity over time App lock: optional PIN and biometric unlock, plus lock-on-exit Privacy-first by design QuickNotes Supervisor is designed for structured oversight, not social sharing. Your records stay private and device-local unless you choose to export or share them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OrbNote at every 10 days against Quicknotes Supervisors's every 2 months. Quicknotes Supervisors's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. OrbNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Quicknotes Supervisors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OrbNote ships an update every 10 days, Quicknotes Supervisors every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OrbNote | Quicknotes Supervisors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志远 郭 | Ryan Bair |
In-app purchases
OrbNote
- Pro Membership$2.991 Month
- Pro Membership$29.991 Year
Quicknotes Supervisors
- Premium$5.99








