# QuestNotes vs PicWar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicWar at 100% against QuestNotes's 36%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuestNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PicWar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuestNotes ships an update every 5 days, PicWar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuestNotes | PicWar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picwar-ai-text-battles/id6760617661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yasuo Tanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/998177440) | [Second Wind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829720371) |

## What reviewers say

### QuestNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questnotes/id998177441)

Embark on a fantasy adventure in a world of swords and magic. Create unique characters, engage in strategic battles, and choose from countless stories. Form parties of up to four players to explore together.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Strategic battles, Multiple story scenarios, Party system (up to 4 players), Fantasy world exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| パトロン | $2.99 | per month |
| 熟練のパトロン | $4.49 | per month |
| 栄誉のパトロン | $8.99 | per month |


### PicWar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picwar-ai-text-battles/id6760617661)

Create unique Cyberpunk heroes using AI prompts or photos. Engage in dynamic, text-based battles and climb the PvP leaderboards. Explore cyberspace in PvE mode and evolve your heroes mid-fight.

**Highlights:** AI hero creation from prompts or photos, Dynamic AI battle narratives, PvP ELO Arena, PvE Adventure Mode, Mid-battle skill evolution, Social networking features

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picwar Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PicWar Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PicWar Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 250 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| PicWar 20 Hero Credits | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuestNotes free?

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

### Is PicWar free?

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

### Do QuestNotes or PicWar have ads?

Neither QuestNotes nor PicWar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuestNotes or PicWar?

QuestNotes ships an update every 5 days, and PicWar every 3 days. Most recently, QuestNotes was updated on October 17, 2026 and PicWar on October 14, 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.*