# indxCards vs QuickNotes X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickNotes X at 38% against indxCards's 0%. QuickNotes X also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 69 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 3). indxCards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickNotes X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. indxCards asks for nothing beyond the download.

QuickNotes X holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of indxCards's written reviews are positive against 38% of QuickNotes X's.

indxCards ships an update every 69 months, QuickNotes X every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | indxCards | QuickNotes X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indxcards/id858921728/reviews) | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **38.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 69 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [phi & co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/858921731) | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) |

## What reviewers say

### indxCards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indxcards/id858921728)

Capture thoughts and ideas on virtual index cards with a beautiful, lightweight interface. Organize notes with customizable fonts and paper styles, and share them as rich text or PDF. Features on-device AI for dictation and document summarization with complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Virtual index card note-taking, Customizable fonts and paper styles, Visual thumbnail navigation, Share notes as rich text or PDF, iCloud sync and backup, On-device AI for dictation, On-device AI for document summarization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### QuickNotes X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778)

This app offers a fluid and precise note-taking experience with a custom vector ink engine, voice recording synced to writing, and ML-powered shape recognition. Organize notes with notebooks and folders, protect them with passwords and biometrics, and sync seamlessly across devices via iCloud. Mark up PDFs and presentations, and customize your notes with various tools and templates.

**Highlights:** Vector ink engine for fluid writing, Voice recording synced to notes, ML-powered shape recognition, Notebook and folder organization, Password and biometric protection, PDF and presentation annotation, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud & ML Pack | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Covers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Templates Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 50000 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Notebooks & Folders Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 300000 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 500000 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Helpful for organizing notes
- 🎨 Variety of paper templates and pens
- 🔊 Voice recording feature
- ⚡️ Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying for pro version
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and data loss issues
- 💭 Handwriting can appear blurry or distorted
- 🖋️ Lack of palm rejection when writing
- 📁 Inability to reorder or move pages

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Pen input not registering correctly or lagging
- Unexpected page flipping or navigation issues
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add text typing option for those with poor handwriting
- Implement cloud sync and cross-device access
- Include more customization options like templates and colors
- Improve shape recognition and drawing tools
- Allow rearranging and organizing of pages/notebooks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is indxCards free?

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

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, indxCards or QuickNotes X?

QuickNotes X is rated higher. indxCards averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while QuickNotes X averages 4.3 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do indxCards or QuickNotes X have ads?

Neither indxCards nor QuickNotes X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, indxCards or QuickNotes X?

indxCards ships an update every 69 months, and QuickNotes X every 5 weeks. Most recently, indxCards was updated on November 1, 2026 and QuickNotes X on November 1, 2026.

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