Comparison

Quill vs Knowto

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

Head to head
About

Quill

Features
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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

About

Knowto

Capture ideas instantly with a fast, local-first note-taking app. Organize thoughts naturally with threads, tags, and attachments. Access your notes offline with optional cloud sync.

Highlights
  • Always-ready composer
  • Build on thoughts with threads
  • Search and filter notes
  • Attach photos and resources
  • Local-first storage
  • Background sync across devices
Features
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Catch ideas before they disappear. Knowto is a fast, local-first notes app built around an always-ready composer. Write now, organize naturally, and return to any thought without fighting a complicated filing system. BUILD ON EVERY THOUGHT Turn a note into a thread when an idea keeps growing. Add follow-ups while keeping the original context close. FIND WHAT MATTERS Search your notes, add multiple tags, and filter your collection to surface the right thought quickly. KEEP USEFUL CONTEXT Attach photos and other resources to your notes. Expand a note when you need the full detail, or keep scanning through a clean, compact list. LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN Your notes stay available on your device. Sign in when you want background sync across iPhone, Mac, and web. Archive notes without losing them, then restore them whenever needed. Knowto keeps note taking immediate, calm, and connected. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Quill4 screens
Knowto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quill at none against Knowto's 2. Knowto's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quill ships an update every 2 weeks, Knowto every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Quill versus Knowto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuillKnowto
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVince SanossianLumik LLC

In-app purchases

None

Quill

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Knowto

Subscriptions2
  • Knowto Plus Monthly3 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • Knowto Plus Yearly3 Months trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Quill free?
Quill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knowto free?
Knowto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quill or Knowto have ads?
Quill shows ads; Knowto does not.
Which is updated more often, Quill or Knowto?
Quill ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knowto every 10 days. Most recently, Quill was updated on October 25, 2026 and Knowto on October 31, 2026.

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