Comparison

Second Notes vs Quill

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

Head to head
About

Second Notes

A text editor for creating notes with live Markdown formatting. Sync notes across your iOS devices and Mac via iCloud. Export notes as text files and import from other applications.

Highlights
  • Live Markdown formatting
  • iCloud sync
  • Cross-device compatibility (iOS/Mac)
  • Export to text file
  • Import from other apps
  • Text search
  • Keyboard shortcuts
Features
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Second Notes is an text editor for making a note with Live Markdown in your iCloud folder. You can share the note with your iOS devices via Second Notes for Mac. And Live Markdown automatically indents lists and quoted strings, and changes font to bold or italic. ## Features - Typing text with Live Markdown - iCloud and Second Notes for iOS - Exporting a note as a text file to iCloud Drive - Importing a text file from other applications - Text search in whole Notes - Keyboard shortcuts - Autosaving - Dynamic Type

About

Quill

Quickly manage your tasks and inspirations directly from your device's Today View without unlocking. This lightweight app prioritizes efficiency and simplicity for seamless task recording and editing on the go.

Highlights
  • Today View widget for quick access
  • Add, edit, and view tasks without unlocking
  • Lightweight and efficient design
  • Dark Mode support
  • Cloud synchronization across devices
Features
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Minimalist TODO Widget Whether it’s a thought after waking up, an idea on the go, a small task between classes, or something from work — capture and manage it anytime. 【Features】 ∙ See at a Glance Quickly view your todos from the Today View and stay on top of what matters. ∙ Check Off Quickly Mark todos as complete directly from the widget, without opening the app. ∙ Simple & Efficient No unnecessary features. Just what you need to keep things simple. ∙ Dark Mode Easy on the eyes, day or night. ∙ iCloud Sync Automatically sync your todos across your devices with iCloud. ∙ Reminders Set reminders for important tasks and never miss what matters. 【Add a Widget】 How to add the Feather Pen widget? ∙ Add it to the Today View Swipe right from the Lock Screen to quickly view all your todos. ∙ Add from the Feather Pen app Long-press the Feather Pen app icon, then choose the widget style you like. ∙ Add from the Home Screen Long-press an empty area → tap + → search for or find Feather Pen → choose your favorite widget style. 【Contact Us】 [developer.feedbacks@gmail.com](mailto:developer.feedbacks@gmail.com) Have a feature request or need help? Feel free to contact us. If Feather Pen makes your day a little easier, we'd really appreciate a five-star review. Thank you! ~

Screenshots

Second Notes4 screens
Quill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quill at 97% against Second Notes's 0%. Quill also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Second Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). On ads, monetization model 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

Quill is free to download; Second Notes costs $0.99 up front. Quill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Second Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Second Notes ships an update every 6 months, Quill fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Second Notes versus Quill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond NotesQuill
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews96.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoldbug Software元吉 李

Customer experience

Second Notes

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Quill

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%

In-app purchases

None

Second Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quill

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Second Notes free?
Second Notes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quill free?
Quill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Second Notes or Quill have ads?
Neither Second Notes nor Quill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Second Notes or Quill?
Second Notes ships an update every 6 months, and Quill fortnightly. Most recently, Second Notes was updated on October 6, 2026 and Quill on October 21, 2026.

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