# Quick Notes with widget vs SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Notes with widget | SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-with-widget/id944786923/reviews) | **[4.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipnotes-notebook-and-clipboard/id967594709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 94 | **242** |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **89.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Kos](https://appshunter.io/developer/682013284) | [Felix Lisczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/967594708) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Notes with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-with-widget/id944786923)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything | $3.99 | one-time |


### SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipnotes-notebook-and-clipboard/id967594709)

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:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnipNotes Plus (Subscription) | $1.99 | per month |
| SnipNotes Plus (Subscription) | $14.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Colors and Icons | $3.99 | one-time |
| Subcategories | $4.99 | one-time |
| Note Attachments | $4.99 | one-time |
| Note Tags | $4.99 | one-time |
| Voice Recordings | $4.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Synchronization | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| SnipNotes Plus (macOS) | $7.99 | one-time |
| SnipNotes Plus (macOS) | $9.99 | one-time |
| SnipNotes Plus (iOS) | $14.99 | one-time |
| SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| SnipNotes Plus (iOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💡 Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 🔒 Secure with no subscription
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or sync issues
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🚧 Lack of web/desktop app
- 🚧 Inconsistent formatting options

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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