Comparison

Jot Quick Notes vs Washipad

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

Head to head
About

Jot Quick Notes

Features
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Jot Quick Notes is the fastest way to capture thoughts, tasks, and ideas as plain text. No rich text, no formatting buttons, no clutter — just tap, type, and save. Organize your notes with #hashtags directly in the text. Jot automatically detects tags and groups them so you can find related notes in one tap. Pin your most important notes so they are always within reach. Key features: - Notes tab: all your notes in reverse chronological order with a large compose button always visible - Tags tab: every #hashtag in your notes is collected and grouped automatically — tap a tag to filter - Pinned tab: long press any note to pin or unpin it for instant access - Compose view: distraction-free full-screen text editor with auto-save - Edit and delete notes by tapping them - Fully offline, no account required, no data leaves your device - Works on iPhone, built for iOS 17 and later - Clean white and black design with a gold accent that stays out of your way Jot stores everything in your device only. There are no servers, no subscriptions, and no sign-in. Your notes are yours. Whether you are capturing a shopping list, a quick idea, a meeting note, or a book you want to read, Jot gets out of the way so you can write and move on.

About

Washipad

This app provides a digital wall for your thoughts, offering a tactile, paper-like space for reminders, photos, and checklists. It features fast dictation, home screen widgets, and photo notes, keeping your ideas visible and accessible.

Highlights
  • Digital sticky wall for notes
  • Fast on-device speech transcription
  • Home screen widgets for instant access
  • Photo notes with visual previews
  • Private and on-device storage
  • Optional cloud sync subscription
Features
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Washipad is your digital wall for thoughts that stick. Whether you're dictating a quick reminder, snapping a photo of a receipt, or organizing your thoughts, Washipad gives you a tactile, paper-like space right on your home screen. KEY FEATURES: • STICKY WALL: A visual, clutter-free board for all your quick thoughts, reminders, and checklists. • FAST DICTATION: Turn what you say into crisp notes instantly with on-device speech transcription. • HOME SCREEN WIDGETS: Keep your freshest notes and todo reminders always in sight. • PHOTO NOTES: Snap photos straight into notes with instant visual previews. • PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE: Your notes stay on your device, private by default. • LIGHTNING FAST: Opens instantly so you never lose an idea. • WASHIPAD CLOUD (optional subscription): your notes on any computer at app.washipad.com, synced across your devices and backed up to your Washi account. iCloud sync stays free. Perfect for daily reminders, quick thoughts, meeting notes, shopping lists, and visual inspiration. SUBSCRIPTION Washipad Cloud is an optional auto-renewable subscription: US$0.49/month or US$4.99/year (or the equivalent in your local currency, shown before you buy). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account subscription settings. All other Washipad features, including iCloud sync, are free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://washipad.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://washipad.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Jot Quick Notes3 screens
Washipad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jot Quick Notes at none against Washipad's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Washipad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Jot Quick Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Jot Quick Notes versus Washipad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJot Quick NotesWashipad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinh Phan Nhat KhanhSoriStory

In-app purchases

None

Jot Quick Notes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Washipad

Subscriptions2
  • Washipad Cloud (Monthly)$0.491 Month
  • Washipad Cloud (Yearly)$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Jot Quick Notes free?
Jot Quick Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Washipad free?
Washipad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jot Quick Notes or Washipad have ads?
Neither Jot Quick Notes nor Washipad shows ads.

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