Comparison

Notes vs Fast Notes

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

Head to head
About

Notes

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【Note organization(Note Organization)】is a privacy-first document and productivity application designed to help you capture, organize, and manage your notes securely on your device. Local OCR Technology The built-in OCR feature recognizes text from images, making it easy to digitize printed documents and handwritten notes without sending data to external servers. Voice-to-Text Functionality Convert spoken words into written text directly within the app, allowing for quick note-taking during meetings, interviews, or when typing is inconvenient. Secure Local Storage All your notes and documents are stored locally on your device, ensuring your sensitive information remains private and accessible only to you. Organization Tools Create folders, add tags, and use search functions to keep your notes organized and easy to find when you need them. Offline Capability Since everything runs locally, you can access and create notes even without an internet connection, making it reliable for use anywhere. 【Note organization(Note Organization)】gives you complete control over your notes with a privacy-focused approach that keeps your data on your device. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ryangyelw.xyz/bijizhengli/privacy.html

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Fast Notes

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【Fast Notes】简记(Quick Notes)is a privacy-focused, local-first note-taking application designed for users who value data security and a clean writing experience. **Local-First Storage** All notes are stored locally on your device by default, ensuring your thoughts and ideas remain under your control without requiring cloud synchronization. **AI-Powered Summaries** Built-in AI summary features help you quickly capture the key points of lengthy notes, making information retrieval more efficient. **On-Device Encryption** Your data is protected with encryption technology that operates directly on your device, adding an extra layer of security to your private notes. **Clean iOS-Inspired Design** The interface follows iOS design principles, offering a streamlined and intuitive experience that focuses on writing and reading. 简记(Quick Notes)provides a straightforward note-taking environment where privacy and simplicity come together. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jshruan.xyz/jianji/privacy.html

Verdict

The call

Notes and Fast Notes are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Fast Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Notes versus Fast Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesFast Notes
PriceFreeFree
In-app purchasesYesYes
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWAILI LIMITEDPORTSUN BIOTECH LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Pack3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Pack$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Fast Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Max3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Max$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fast Notes free?
Fast Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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