Comparison

QuikNotes vs Flowist

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

Head to head
About

QuikNotes

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QuikNotes is your app for notes, notebooks, journaling, and quick ideas. Capture thoughts instantly, stay organized, and design your notebooks with your own style. With QuikNotes you can: create quick notes organize notebooks manage pages within notebooks upload custom cover images record voice notes keep ideas, thoughts, lists, and reminders in one place store everything locally on your device QuikNotes is perfect for: daily organization journaling and diaries creative ideas personal thoughts school, university, and work If you're looking for a notes app that is fast, clean, and visual, QuikNotes is the right choice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flowist

This all-in-one productivity app combines notes, tasks, and a focus timer to help you manage your day. It offers features like a rich-text editor, task management, a Pomodoro timer, and habit tracking, all while working offline and prioritizing your privacy.

Highlights
  • All-in-one productivity workspace
  • Rich-text note editor
  • Task management with subtasks and reminders
  • Built-in Pomodoro focus timer
  • Habit tracker with streaks
  • Eisenhower Matrix for prioritization
  • Fully offline functionality
Features
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Flowist – Notes, Tasks & Focus Timer Flowist is a fast, all-in-one productivity workspace for notes, tasks, and deep focus — works fully offline, with no account needed to get started. Capture ideas, manage your checklist, plan your day, and stay in flow without switching between apps. Replace your notepad, task manager, study planner, journal, sketch pad, and calendar with one lightweight organizer built for students and professionals. NOTES & SMART JOURNAL Write structured notes, capture ideas instantly, and organize everything in one place. A full rich-text editor lets you insert headings, tables, dividers, and more with a simple / command. Perfect for lectures, journaling, meeting notes, and daily planning — your personal digital notebook wherever you go. TASKS, CHECKLIST & DAILY GOALS Create tasks, set reminders, manage subtasks, and track deadlines. Turn any note into an actionable task without losing context. Build consistency with daily goal tracking and productivity streaks. Your go-to planner for staying on top of every checklist. FOCUS TIMER & POMODORO TECHNIQUE Beat distractions with a built-in Pomodoro focus timer. Ideal for deep work sessions, study sprints, and time-blocking your day. Includes session history so you can track every productive hour. Stay in your workspace — no app switching needed. EISENHOWER MATRIX Prioritize tasks by urgency and importance using the built-in Eisenhower Matrix. Add up to 10 tasks per quadrant and focus on what actually matters most. Available directly from your Task Dashboard. HABIT TRACKER Build better habits with a dedicated tracker. Monitor streaks daily and stay consistent with your personal goals. Part of your complete productivity system inside Flowist. STUDY PLANNER & CALENDAR Plan your week, schedule tasks, and track study sessions with an integrated calendar. A complete study planner for students managing coursework, exams, and deadlines. CONNECTED WORKSPACE Type @ inside any note or task to mention and link related items. Keep your entire workspace connected without switching screens. One organizer for every project, idea, and plan. QUICK NOTES & STICKY NOTES Capture reminders, urgent tasks, and fleeting ideas with colorful sticky notes. Pin and organize them in seconds. CODE EDITOR & SNIPPETS Save and browse code snippets with syntax highlighting for Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, C++, and more. Notes and code together in one workspace. SKETCH PAD Create diagrams, wireframes, and freehand sketches for visual thinking and brainstorming — built right into your organizer. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device, protected with biometric authentication. Flowist works fully offline, and an account is only needed if you choose to unlock premium features. WHY FLOWIST - Notes, tasks, and Pomodoro focus timer in one workspace - Built-in journal, checklist, and daily planner - Study planner with integrated calendar - Habit tracker with streaks - Eisenhower Matrix for smarter prioritization - Works fully offline — fast and distraction-free - Code snippet manager with syntax highlighting - Sketch pad for visual thinkers - Privacy-first: biometric lock SUBSCRIPTION Flowist offers an optional auto-renewable subscription (Weekly, Monthly, Yearly) that unlocks premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://flowist.me/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://flowist.me/privacy-policy From first idea to finished project — capture, organize, focus, and execute in one place. Download Flowist and bring your notes, tasks, planner, and focus sessions together.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Flowist at 3 against QuikNotes's —. QuikNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. QuikNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flowist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QuikNotes versus Flowist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuikNotesFlowist
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis MolkaJULIE ELISE PECK

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QuikNotes

Subscriptions2
  • QuikNotes Monthly$1.991 Month
  • QuikNotes Yearly$12.991 Year
3 purchases

Flowist

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is QuikNotes free?
QuikNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flowist free?
Flowist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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