Comparison

NoYap vs Quill Writer

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

Head to head
About

NoYap

Features
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NoYap is for people who don't like the AI gimmick but still want the help of AI in their daily lives. NoYap is designed to keep conversations short and prevent human-to-AI bonding. Full access requires purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quill Writer

This app provides a distraction-free writing environment for authors and novelists. It helps organize manuscripts, offers AI editing assistance, and allows for creative outlining and collaboration.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical book structure
  • Distraction-free editor
  • AI editing assistance
  • Creative outlining and notes
  • Secure collaboration
  • Offline writing support
Features
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Quill is the ultimate companion for authors, novelists, and creative writers looking to bring their stories to life. Designed from the ground up to offer a premium, distraction-free writing experience, Quill helps you outline, structure, and refine your manuscripts with ease. KEY FEATURES: • HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE Organize your books seamlessly. Easily navigate through parts, chapters, and sections with a clean, responsive interface tailored for mobile productivity. • DISTRACTION-FREE EDITOR Focus entirely on your words. Our premium editor supports full formatting, character count tracking, and stable offline writing environments. • AI EDITING ASSISTANCE Elevate your prose with AI suggestions. Review line edits, rewrite suggestions, and formatting updates at the tap of a button (all suggestions require your explicit approval before being applied to your text). • CREATIVE OUTLINING & INKWELL Jot down notes, character sheets, world-building lore, and outline sections. Access your creative assets directly alongside your manuscript draft. • COLLABORATION Share your workspace securely. Work with co-authors, editors, or alpha readers with designated viewer and editor permissions. Start crafting your story today with Quill. Your writing space is ready. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NoYap2 screens
Quill Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Quill Writer at every 5 days against NoYap's every 10 days. Quill Writer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NoYap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Quill Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoYap ships an update every 10 days, Quill Writer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NoYap versus Quill Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoYapQuill Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDETACHMENT THEORY LLCVeritas Technology Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NoYap

Subscriptions2
  • the NoYap Experience$8.991 Month
  • NoYap$12.001 Month
2 purchases

Quill Writer

Subscriptions2
  • Quill Pro$12.991 Month
  • Quill Author$29.991 Month

Questions

Is NoYap free?
NoYap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quill Writer free?
Quill Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoYap or Quill Writer have ads?
Neither NoYap nor Quill Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoYap or Quill Writer?
NoYap ships an update every 10 days, and Quill Writer every 5 days. Most recently, NoYap was updated on October 31, 2026 and Quill Writer on November 5, 2026.

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