Comparison

Quick Notes with widget vs SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

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

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Capture thoughts instantly across all Apple devices with voice dictation, widgets, and rich media support. Organize, secure, and access notes offline with powerful search and quick actions. Personalize your note-taking experience with custom formatting and themes.

Highlights
  • Dictate notes with Siri or voice input
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Clipboard capture and automatic saving
  • Enrich notes with images, PDFs, and files
  • Draw and sketch with Apple Pencil
  • Organize with categories, tags, and search
  • Secure notes with passcode/biometrics
Features
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SnipNotes captures your thoughts instantly across all your Apple devices. • Apple Watch & Siri – Dictate notes from your wrist or with voice commands • Home Screen Widgets – View and create notes without opening the app • Clipboard Capture – Save copied text as a new note in one tap, or enable automatic capture in Settings to save copied text while SnipNotes is active and in the foreground ** Create Notes Your Way ** • Dictate notes using Siri, in-app voice input, or directly on Apple Watch • Create voice recordings; on iOS 26 or later, you can transcribe them and, when available, generate summaries • Enrich notes with images, PDFs, videos, and file attachments • Draw and sketch with your finger or Apple Pencil on iPhone and iPad • Pull content from any app via drag-and-drop or the share sheet • Save your current location to remember where you parked ** Access Notes Instantly ** • View and edit notes from home screen and lock screen widgets • Ask Siri to open, read, or display your notes • Manage notes directly from your Apple Watch • Full offline access – your notes are always available ** Work Smarter with Actions ** • Automate workflows by connecting SnipNotes to Shortcuts • Tap detected addresses to view on a map, or phone numbers to call • Create calendar events, open links, or share content with quick actions • Swipe notes to copy, export, or share instantly ** Stay Organized and Secure ** • Organize with inbox, archive, and nested categories • Use colorful tags to organize notes and filter across categories • Search across all notes – even from the home screen or via Siri • Set reminders that sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch • Protect sensitive notes with passcode or Face ID/Touch ID ** Make It Yours ** • Format with checkboxes, lists, colors, and highlighting • Choose from hundreds of icons to identify notes at a glance • Pick from ten color themes to match your style SnipNotes is your ad-free note-taking app. Enjoy the core features at no cost, with premium options like voice recordings, iCloud synchronization, file attachments, and drawing capabilities available for a one-time purchase or subscription. Your notes sync securely to your private iCloud account. Discover more about SnipNotes at www.snipnotes.de. Encounter an issue or have a question? Reach out to me directly at support@snipnotes.de, or connect on X/Twitter via @SnipNotesApp. Your feedback is valuable, and I'm dedicated to providing a personalized response to every message. Subscription Management: You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal through your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Quick Notes with widget4 screens
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard at 4.7 against Quick Notes with widget's 4.1. SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 78%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 242 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Quick Notes with widget's written reviews are positive against 90% of SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Notes with widget ships an update every 6 months, SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Quick Notes with widget versus SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick Notes with widgetSnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (94 ratings)4.7 (242 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal KosFelix Lisczyk

Customer experience

Quick Notes with widget

All ratings94 ratings
Positive76.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative14.4%

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

All ratings242 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Quick Notes with widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metadata editing not working as expected
  • Apple Watch app crashing for some users
  • Formatting issues with asterisks and underscores

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved list/checklist functionality
  • Better organization with nested folders
  • Enhanced search and filtering
  • Integration with other productivity apps

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Notes with widget

One-time1
  • Everything$3.99
18 purchases

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Subscriptions2
  • SnipNotes Plus (Subscription)7 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • SnipNotes Plus (Subscription)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time16
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Theme Colors and Icons$3.99
Show 13 more
  • Subcategories$4.99
  • Note Attachments$4.99
  • Note Tags$4.99
  • Voice Recordings$4.99
  • iCloud Synchronization$4.99
  • Large Tip$7.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (macOS)$7.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (macOS)$9.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS)$14.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS)$14.99
  • Huge Tip$19.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS)$19.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS)$24.99

Questions

Is Quick Notes with widget free?
Quick Notes with widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard free?
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quick Notes with widget or SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard?
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard is rated higher. Quick Notes with widget averages 4.1 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard averages 4.7 from 242 ratings.
Do Quick Notes with widget or SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard have ads?
Neither Quick Notes with widget nor SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Notes with widget or SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard?
Quick Notes with widget ships an update every 6 months, and SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard fortnightly. Most recently, Quick Notes with widget was updated on October 13, 2026 and SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard on October 11, 2026.

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