# Qingji vs Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes at none against Qingji's 2. Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Qingji's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Qingji sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qingji | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-simple-notepad/id6760331456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuanyu Weilai (shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841641601) | [Stijn Aa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782102905) |

## What reviewers say

### Qingji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qingji-daily-journal-and-notes/id6758072508)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 GB Monthly Storage Upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-simple-notepad/id6760331456)

Capture thoughts, reminders, and ideas in a secure, private space. Notes save automatically as you type, with fast search and optional biometric locking for your peace of mind. Organize with color-coding and choose from classic or modern themes.

**Highlights:** Automatic saving as you type, Biometric note locking (Face ID/fingerprint), Fast search across all notes, Color-coded organization, Lined paper mode, Modern and classic themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qingji free?

Qingji is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Qingji or Notes have ads?

Notes shows ads; Qingji does not.

### Which is updated more often, Qingji or Notes?

Qingji ships an update weekly, and Notes weekly. Most recently, Qingji was updated on October 25, 2026 and Notes on October 28, 2026.

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