Comparison

Fast Notes vs Notepad

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

Head to head
About

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

About

Notepad

Features
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【Notepad】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://wgpwork.xyz/jishiben/privacy.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

Fast Notes and Notepad 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. Fast Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Notepad 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
Fast Notes versus Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast NotesNotepad
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPORTSUN BIOTECH LIMITEDLEADVISION MEDIA MANAGEMENT LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fast Notes

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

Notepad

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Prime3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Prime$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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