Quill vs Jotly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quill
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Bug Fixes: Fixed folder creation issues Resolved backup button bug that could cause notes to switch to local-only mode and create database duplicates Fixed AI occasionally generating nonsensical text in notes UI Improvements: Added checkmark button at the top of the keyboard when editing (like Apple Notes) Speaking waves now animate during voice input Removed word and character count displays Removed the keyboard drop button when editing note titles
Jotly
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Jotly is a calm notes and journal app for capturing thoughts, ideas, tasks, and daily reflections. Write what is on your mind, organize it with simple categories, search past notes, and revisit your thoughts through a warm reflection experience. Jotly keeps the interface focused, minimal, and personal so writing feels easy instead of overwhelming.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Jotly at none against Quill's shown. Jotly also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Quill | Jotly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vince Sanossian | MERT GAYGUSUZ |
In-app purchases
Quill
No in-app purchases
Jotly
No in-app purchases
