# IsI Notepad vs QuickNotes X

The clearest difference is rating: QuickNotes X at 4.3 against IsI Notepad's 3.0. QuickNotes X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 14). IsI Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IsI Notepad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and QuickNotes X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickNotes X holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of IsI Notepad's written reviews are positive against 38% of QuickNotes X's.

IsI Notepad ships an update every 6 weeks, QuickNotes X every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IsI Notepad | QuickNotes X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notepad/id909709859/reviews) | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **38.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominic Barra](https://appshunter.io/developer/891093115) | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) |

## What reviewers say

### IsI Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notepad/id909709859)

This app provides a straightforward way to record and quickly retrieve important information. It offers a simple, single-page interface for notes, with options to disable ads, unlock new notepads, change fonts, and add more notes through in-app purchases. It's designed for easy use and secure storage of ideas and data.

**Highlights:** Record important data, Quick retrieval of notes, Disable advertising (in-app purchase), Unlock new notepads (in-app purchase), Change font size (in-app purchase), Unlock more notes (in-app purchase), Switch between notes with swipe gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Features | $0.99 | one-time |
| More notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Notes | $8.99 | one-time |


### 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| QuickNotes X AI: 100000 Tokens | $1.99 | 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 IsI Notepad free?

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

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IsI Notepad or QuickNotes X?

QuickNotes X is rated higher. IsI Notepad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while QuickNotes X averages 4.3 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do IsI Notepad or QuickNotes X have ads?

IsI Notepad shows ads; QuickNotes X does not.

### Which is updated more often, IsI Notepad or QuickNotes X?

IsI Notepad ships an update every 6 weeks, and QuickNotes X every 5 weeks. Most recently, IsI Notepad was updated on September 30, 2026 and QuickNotes X on September 26, 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.*