Comparison

Quicknotes Supervisors vs Solo

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Solo

This app functions like a personal chat to save thoughts, links, photos, and to-dos. It automatically organizes your saved items into smart categories and allows you to set reminders. Sync your notes across multiple devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Personal chat interface for saving notes
  • Automatic categorization of saved items
  • Reminders for important messages
  • Rich link previews
  • Photo and image saving
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Solo is the simplest way to save anything that comes to mind. Think of it as a chat — but just with yourself. Text a thought. Drop a link. Snap a photo. Solo captures it all in a familiar messaging interface, so saving things feels as natural as sending a text. SMART SORTING, ZERO EFFORT Solo automatically categorizes your messages into smart views: • Bookmark — Links and articles to read later • To-do — Tasks and action items • Idea — Creative sparks and inspiration • Shopping — Things to buy • Money — Expenses and financial notes • Reservation — Bookings and appointments No folders to create. No tags to manage. Just send, and Solo handles the rest. NEVER FORGET Set reminders on any message so the important stuff comes back to you at the right time. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Text notes and quick thoughts • Links with rich previews • Photos and images • Checklists and to-dos PRIVATE & SECURE Your messages are encrypted on-device. Solo is built with privacy at its core — your thoughts stay yours. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in to sync your messages across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. Start a thought on your phone, pick it up on your laptop. SOLO PRO Unlock custom labels, and more ways to organize — your way. Solo is free to use. No account required to get started. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Quicknotes Supervisors4 screens
Solo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solo at every 3 days against Quicknotes Supervisors's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Quicknotes Supervisors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quicknotes Supervisors ships an update every 2 months, Solo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Quicknotes Supervisors versus Solo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuicknotes SupervisorsSolo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan BairOOTH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quicknotes Supervisors

One-time1
  • Premium$5.99
2 purchases

Solo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Quicknotes Supervisors free?
Quicknotes Supervisors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solo free?
Solo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quicknotes Supervisors or Solo have ads?
Neither Quicknotes Supervisors nor Solo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quicknotes Supervisors or Solo?
Quicknotes Supervisors ships an update every 2 months, and Solo every 3 days. Most recently, Quicknotes Supervisors was updated on September 25, 2026 and Solo on September 23, 2026.

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