Best apps like Google Keep - Notes and lists

Whether you want more options like Google Keep or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform

4.0(62 ratings)

Free

KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

Top Alternatives to Google Keep

Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook by Evernote Corporation

Tasks, memo & lists organizer

Editor's Choice

4.4😐(78K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#25in Productivity

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Capture ideas, organize notes, and manage tasks across all your devices. This app helps you tame distractions and accomplish more by bringing your to-dos, schedule, and important information together in one searchable place.

What We Love

🚀 High quality notes app
🔒 Secure and reliable
👍 Useful features and integrations
👍 Powerful search and organization
👍 Seamless cross-device sync

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and unreliable on mobile
🔒 Security and privacy concerns
💰 Expensive subscription model
👎 Declining quality and customer support
👎 Aggressive upselling and limitations on free version

Obsidian - Connected Notes by Dynalist Inc.

Your second brain on the go

Strong Contender

4.5😊(2.8K ratings)

Free

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a powerful knowledge base that utilizes local Markdown files. This app acts as your personal second brain, accessible on your mobile device for seamless note-taking and idea connection.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful features
👍 Customizable and flexible
🔒 Secure and private
💡 Innovative note-taking approach
🚀 Smooth mobile experience
👍 Excellent desktop and mobile integration
👍 Vibrant community and plugin ecosystem

Room to Improve

🐛 Sync issues and unreliable iCloud integration
🔋 Slow startup and performance issues on mobile
👎 Steep learning curve for new users
👎 Limited sorting and organization options
👎 Lack of WYSIWYG editing on mobile

Notebook – AI Notes, Notepad by Zoho Corporation

Voice Memo, To-Do & Planner

Worth Considering

Todoist: To Do List & Calendar

4.7😊(24K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Capture your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with a versatile digital notebook. Create rich notes with text, files, audio, and video. Organize content visually, collaborate in real-time, and access everything across your devices.

What We Love

🚀 Highly organized and customizable
👍 Visually appealing and intuitive
🔒 Secure with password protection
🤳 Seamless cross-device sync
📝 Versatile note-taking features
🎨 Customizable notebook covers
🗂️ Effective note organization

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
🔀 Inconsistent note order after editing
🔍 Limited search functionality
📤 Lack of export/backup options
🔗 Difficulty inserting links in notes

More apps like Google Keep

Task manager & Reminders

Natural language task inputQuick Add functionalityFlexible project views (list, board, calendar)

Organize your personal and professional life with this intuitive task manager. Capture ideas naturally, manage projects with flexible views, and collaborate with teams seamlessly. It syncs across all your devices, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

(130K)

freemium

Plan, organize, track projects

Notion: Notes, Tasks, AI

AI-powered note-taking and summarizationTask and project managementCollaborative workspace

This AI-powered workspace helps you write notes, manage tasks, organize projects, and collaborate with others. It offers features like AI meeting notes and interactive maps to streamline your workflow for personal, student, or professional use.

free with in-app purchases

(90K)

Capture Tasks & Set Reminders

Microsoft To Do

Personalized daily plannerIntelligent task suggestionsCross-device syncing

Manage your daily tasks and create various lists to stay organized. This app offers personalized daily planning tools and intelligent suggestions to help you focus on what matters. Collaborate with others on shared lists and access your tasks across all your devices.

(265K)

free

Capture Notes, Ideas and Memos

Microsoft OneNote

Capture thoughts and ideasDigital sketchbookOrganize and search notes

Capture thoughts, ideas, and plans in a digital notepad. Organize, search, and secure your notes, memos, and sketches. Sync across devices for access anywhere, anytime. Collaborate with others on shared notepads.

free with in-app purchases

(1.1M)

Clean text editor for focus

Bear - Markdown Notes

Distraction-free writing environmentFlexible Markdown formattingTag-based organization

A beautiful and simple Markdown app for capturing, writing, and organizing your thoughts and ideas. It offers a distraction-free writing environment, flexible formatting, and powerful organizational tools like tags and tasks. Ideal for anyone looking to streamline their note-taking and creative processes.

(6.9K)

freemium

Microsoft Whiteboard

Your digital smartboard

Infinite freeform canvasReal-time team collaborationTouch, type, and pen support

This app offers a freeform digital canvas for individuals and teams to brainstorm, create, and collaborate visually. It supports touch, type, and pen input, allowing for seamless real-time teamwork from anywhere. Your work is automatically saved to the cloud for easy access across devices.

(12K)

free

Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos

Simple Notebook & Writing Pad

Create to-do lists with checkboxesUnlimited text notesHandwritten notes with Apple Pencil

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

free with in-app purchases

(28K)