# Motes - modern notes — Modern digital notebook

> Modern digital notebook for note-taking, organization, and task management. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomasz Gucio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motes-modern-notes/id1542609421 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomasz Gucio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511914165)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: British English, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese and 61 more
- Released: 2020-12-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motes-modern-notes/id1542609421/reviews.md

## What is Motes?

Motes is a modern way of taking notes.

Quickly jot down anything and make it look great with easy to use styles. Organize with labels and use highlighter for the important bits. Create to-do lists and keep track of your tasks. Capture text with OCR. Import notes from OneNote and Evernote. Export to PDF.

Use your Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox account to synchronize your notebook on multiple devices.

## Key features

- Quick note-taking with styles
- Organize with labels
- To-do lists and task tracking
- OCR text capture
- Import from OneNote/Evernote
- Export to PDF
- Cloud synchronization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $0.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motes-modern-notes/id1542609421/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Lost

*2024-06-26*

Where can I find an informative guide on what everything is and how to use it????

### 2/5 — 追記：同期ができない

*2023-10-28, version 9.1.7*

起動した時のウィンドウのサイズは、前回使用時の設定を覚えておいてほしい

追記：
課金してフルバージョンにしたが、
iCloud Drive への同期を有効化しようとすると、
OSの「システム設定」の Apple ID のタブに飛んで、
以降、なにもできない
正しくは認証プロセスに飛ぶべきなのでは？

### 5/5 — Thank you for developing it. I hope It keeps updating.

*2022-11-27, version 7.2.2*

I'm writing this review for the first time, so that I can keep using this app. I was looking for a note as a replacement to Apple Memo that simple, cloud based and images attachable. Preferably for free. I tried many other apps and choose it eventually. And then I stopped using an OCR app. I don't use two apps now. Appreciation.

### 5/5 — Thank you for developing it. I hope It keeps updating.

*2022-11-27, version 7.2.2*

I'm writing this review for the first time, so that I can keep using this app.
I was looking for a note as a replacement to Apple Memo that simple, cloud based and images attachable. Preferably for free. I tried many other apps and choose this eventually. And now I stopped using an OCR app. It's the best for me.

### 5/5 — Muy útil

*2022-08-03, version 6.2.8*

Más intuitiva que otras alternativas y muy rápida.

### 5/5 — Mucho mejor que one note

*2022-05-29, version 6.0.4*

Despues de mucho tiempo frustrado buscando una alternativa que mejorara el dibujado y subrayado de one note, ya lo encontré. Muy buena app.

## Frequently asked questions about Motes

### What is Motes?

Motes is a modern digital notebook application designed for quick note-taking, organization with labels, and task management. It offers features like OCR text capture and cloud synchronization across devices.

### How does Motes organize notes?

Motes allows users to organize their notes using labels, making it easy to categorize and find information. It also supports creating to-do lists to keep track of tasks.

### Can I import notes into Motes?

Yes, Motes supports importing notes from popular services like OneNote and Evernote, allowing you to consolidate your existing notes into one modern platform.

### What devices does Motes support?

Motes is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It synchronizes your notebook across these devices using your preferred cloud storage service.

### How often is Motes updated?

The latest version of Motes is 9.6.0, and it was last updated on November 2, 2025. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.

### Does Motes have ads?

No, Motes does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for additional features or a full version.

### What is the cost of the full version of Motes?

The full version of Motes is available for a subscription of $0.99 per year. This unlocks all features and provides a comprehensive note-taking experience.

### What is the age rating for Motes?

Motes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children, for educational or organizational purposes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.8.7 — 2026-08-12

Editor improvements
Fixed an issue where an unlocked note would be locked during sync

### 9.8.2 — 2026-04-17

Fix an issue where unlocked encrypted note would not be updated

### 9.6.0 — 2025-11-02

Improved board interface

### 9.3.1 — 2024-12-04

Minor performance improvements

### 9.2.4 — 2024-09-07

Improved sidebar navigation
Auto format improvements

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