# Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad vs QuickNotes X

The clearest difference is rating: QuickNotes X at 4.3 against Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad's 1.0. QuickNotes X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 1). Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QuickNotes X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickNotes X holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad's written reviews are positive against 38% of QuickNotes X's.

Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad ships an update every 5 months, QuickNotes X every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad | QuickNotes X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-note-taking-memo-notepad/id999458993/reviews) | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **38.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) |

## What reviewers say

### Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-note-taking-memo-notepad/id999458993)

Create beautiful handwritten notes and memos with a simple gallery interface. Utilize drawing tools and zoom functionality for detailed work. Enjoy a relaxing digital experience on your iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes and memos, Drawing on pictures, Simple gallery interface, Zoom-in and zoom-out, Professionally designed paper styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade to pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### QuickNotes X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778)

This app offers a fluid and precise note-taking experience with a custom vector ink engine, voice recording synced to writing, and ML-powered shape recognition. Organize notes with notebooks and folders, protect them with passwords and biometrics, and sync seamlessly across devices via iCloud. Mark up PDFs and presentations, and customize your notes with various tools and templates.

**Highlights:** Vector ink engine for fluid writing, Voice recording synced to notes, ML-powered shape recognition, Notebook and folder organization, Password and biometric protection, PDF and presentation annotation, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud & ML Pack | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Covers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Templates Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 50000 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 100000 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Notebooks & Folders Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 300000 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 500000 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Helpful for organizing notes
- 🎨 Variety of paper templates and pens
- 🔊 Voice recording feature
- ⚡️ Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying for pro version
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and data loss issues
- 💭 Handwriting can appear blurry or distorted
- 🖋️ Lack of palm rejection when writing
- 📁 Inability to reorder or move pages

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Pen input not registering correctly or lagging
- Unexpected page flipping or navigation issues
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add text typing option for those with poor handwriting
- Implement cloud sync and cross-device access
- Include more customization options like templates and colors
- Improve shape recognition and drawing tools
- Allow rearranging and organizing of pages/notebooks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad free?

Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QuickNotes X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad or QuickNotes X?

QuickNotes X is rated higher. Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while QuickNotes X averages 4.3 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad or QuickNotes X have ads?

Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad shows ads; QuickNotes X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad or QuickNotes X?

Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and QuickNotes X every 5 weeks. Most recently, Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad was updated on September 26, 2026 and QuickNotes X on September 26, 2026.

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