QuickNotes Recall
Productivity
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Turn names, terms, and facts into knowledge that sticks. Spaced repetition + memory anchors. 100% offline, no accounts, no ads, ever.
QuickNotes Recall turns anything worth knowing into something you'll never forget, using the same memory science that top students, language learners, and memory champions rely on every day.
Whether you're learning names at work, studying for an exam, picking up a new language, or just trying to remember the things that matter, QuickNotes Recall makes it effortless to do it right.
HOW IT WORKS
The app is built around two scientifically proven learning methods:
Spaced Repetition: After every review, QuickNotes Recall calculates the perfect next review date automatically. Cards you know well come back weeks later. Cards you're still learning come back sooner. Over time, your sessions shrink while your retention grows.
The Interleaving Method: Instead of drilling one topic at a time, review sessions mix your categories automatically. Research consistently shows that interleaved practice produces dramatically better long-term retention than blocked study.
THE ANCHOR: YOUR SECRET WEAPON
Every card has an Anchor field, a place for a vivid image, a funny story, or a personal mnemonic. Built-in coaching with category-specific examples helps you craft anchors that actually work. Most apps skip this. It's the single biggest factor in whether something sticks.
FEATURES
Spaced Repetition Engine: Rate each card as Remembered, Unsure, or Forgot and the schedule adjusts automatically.
Interleaved Review Sessions: All categories mixed together for maximum retention.
Anchor Coaching: Tap the lightbulb for guided examples tailored to your category.
Bulk Import: Paste a list, open a CSV, or share text from another app.
Contact Import: Bring in names straight from a vCard (.vcf) or a Google Contacts CSV export.
Duplicate Detection: Bulk imports flag likely duplicates before you commit them.
Undo Last Rating: Truly reverses your last rating, schedule and all.
Session Limits: Set a daily card cap so your queue never feels overwhelming.
Daily Goals & Streaks: Set a review target and watch your streak build.
Gentle Reminders: An optional daily notification that only nudges you when cards are actually due.
Tags & Categories: Fully customizable with your own field labels, tags, and search.
JSON & CSV Backup: Export your full library any time, plus automatic daily on-device snapshots. Restore on a new device instantly.
Practice Mode: Drill any category without affecting your review schedule.
Customizable Appearance: Light, dark, or system theme with custom accent colors.
YOUR PRIVACY, GUARANTEED
QuickNotes Recall collects absolutely nothing. No account. No sign-up. No analytics. No ads. Everything stays on your device. It never touches a server.
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN
People & Names · Languages & Vocabulary · History & Dates · Science & Formulas · Study & Exam Prep · Professional Knowledge · Arts & Culture · Anything with a custom category
Free. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No catch.
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New About section in Settings, with your version number, our privacy commitments, and links to learn more.
Import contacts from a vCard (.vcf) or a Google Contacts CSV export.
Set a daily review goal and track your streak from the home screen.
Optional daily reminder that only nudges you when cards are due.
Export your library as CSV, alongside full JSON backups.
Bulk imports now flag likely duplicates before you commit them.
The developer, Ryan Bair, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Bair Development LLC
- Size
- 27.1 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026