Comparison

Quick Notes with widget vs MindPen

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

Head to head
About

Quick Notes with widget

Capture thoughts instantly and access them from your notification center. This app prioritizes speed and simplicity for jotting down ideas without distraction. It offers convenient access on Apple Watch and syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Quick note creation
  • Notification Center widget
  • Apple Watch app
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Note search
  • Reminders
Features
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A single piece of paper for your peace of mind. That's exactly what Quick Notes is all about – a nifty place to jot down your thoughts as quickly as possible so you can let them go and decide what to do with them later. No lists, no excessive clutter – just open and take notes. Practicality and simplicity is deeply rooted in Quick Notes. Its meticulously arranged main screen, along with Home Screen Widgets, Apple Watch Complications, and Notifications keep you up to date efficiently. In addition, you can use Headings and Check marks to make your notes clearer at a glance, add a new note directly on your Apple Watch, customize the Widgets, or take control over the Dark Mode – all this and more with just a one-time purchase we call Everything. Features: • Single sheet for your quick notes and drafts • iCloud synchronization • Home Screen Widgets • Apple Watch Complications • Reminder Additionally with Everything (a one-time in-app purchase): • Headings • Check marks • Swipe left to delete a line • Version history • Appearance under control • Adding and ticking notes on Apple Watch • Character counter • Widget customization The app is ideal for things like to-do lists, grocery lists, packing lists, room numbers, tracking codes, or to remember your parking space. ---- Privacy Policy: https://quicknotesapp.net/privacy-policy.html

About

MindPen

Features
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MindPen: Turn Voice into Refined Text using AI 30+ Languages Supported Record and transform your thoughts in over 30 languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more. Capture Your Thoughts Effortlessly Record ideas, notes, or content naturally with your voice. Pause anytime, then continue without losing your flow. You can also upload audio or video files and extract speech instantly. AI-Powered Text Transformation Turn raw recordings into clean, structured text your way: - As-is (minimal cleanup) - Simplified (clear and concise) - Bullet points (organized notes)* - Structured (headings and sections)* - Expanded (more detailed output)* - Custom (create your own prompts)* *Some features require a paid subscription.* Organize Your Way Keep everything structured with custom categories. Name and color-code your ideas to stay organized and find anything instantly. Flexible Recording Experience Record seamlessly, even while using other apps with background recording. No interruptions, just your ideas flowing. (Free plan limits apply) Export & Share Anywhere Export your content in multiple formats: - PDF - Markdown - TXT Or share directly to your favorite apps in seconds. Built for Productivity Track word and character counts as you create. Perfect for quick notes or long-form content. Unlock Premium (Paid Subscription) Get the full experience with: - Unlimited recordings & recording time - Access to advanced AI transformations Your Ideas, Your Way MindPen helps you think, capture, and create without friction. Speak freely, and let AI handle the rest. This app uses OpenAI's API (Whisper for transcription, GPT for text transformation). Users must explicitly consent via an in-app disclosure screen before any data is sent to OpenAI. MindPen End User License Agreement (EULA) EN https://trapezoidal-clipper-c21.notion.site/MindPen-End-User-License-Agreement-EULA-EN-331707e8c22680dab66bd32b735781ae

Screenshots

Quick Notes with widget4 screens
MindPen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Quick Notes with widget at none against MindPen's shown. MindPen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Quick Notes with widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MindPen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quick Notes with widget versus MindPen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick Notes with widgetMindPen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal KosRobert Billingham

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Notes with widget

One-time1
  • Everything$3.99
2 purchases

MindPen

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Quick Notes with widget free?
Quick Notes with widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindPen free?
MindPen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quick Notes with widget or MindPen have ads?
MindPen shows ads; Quick Notes with widget does not.

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