# Notepad vs Quick Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Notepad at 4.8 against Quick Notes's 1.0. Notepad also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Quick Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Quick Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 28K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, Quick Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Quick Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-drawing-doodle/id6444913907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 75 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535)

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

**Highlights:** Create to-do lists with checkboxes, Unlimited text notes, Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Organize notes into folders, Pin and sort notes, iCloud backup and sync, Advanced search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📝 Useful for notes, lists, and reminders
- 🎨 Customizable font and color options
- 💾 Reliable for storing important information
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required to remove ads
- 🐛 Occasional data loss or note disappearance
- 📤 Lack of sharing or exporting options
- 🔒 No password protection for individual notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Ads covering up the note-taking area

**Requested features**

- Add drawing/highlighting tools
- Integrate with calendar and contacts
- Ability to sort and organize notes
- Option to password protect specific notes


### Quick Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-drawing-doodle/id6444913907)

Easily add handwritten notes, scribbles, and text to your photos. Customize pen colors and thickness, import images, and save or share your creations. All features are free to use.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes, Graffiti on photos, Rich pen options, Import photos, Save and share doodles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quick Notes free?

Quick Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Quick Notes?

Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Quick Notes averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notepad or Quick Notes have ads?

Both Notepad and Quick Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Quick Notes?

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, and Quick Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notepad was updated on October 13, 2026 and Quick Notes on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*