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Notebooks: Write and Organize

Notebooks: Write and Organize

Notes, Tasks, Markdown, Files

1.1K ratings
215 reviews
#75 in paid Productivity
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$17.99
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Released
January 20, 2020
Updated
October 22, 2026

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Developer

Alfons Schmid
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This app helps you write, organize, and manage documents, tasks, and files. It offers flexible writing modes, robust organization tools, and task management features, all while ensuring your data remains accessible and under your control.

✓Formatted text, plain text, and Markdown writing
✓Create documents with styles, tables, and attachments
✓Organize with nested hierarchies and 'books'
✓Task management with due dates and checklists
✓Wiki-style linking and backlinks
✓Full-text search
✓Cross-device synchronization
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What users say about Notebooks

Reviews of Notebooks are mostly positive: the Productivity app is rated 4.7/5 from 1.1K App Store ratings. What users like most: powerful and flexible organization, respects user data and privacy. Top complaints: occasional crashes and sync issues, formatting and editing limitations. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Powerful and flexible organization
  • 🔒Respects user data and privacy
  • 👍Reliable and stable
  • 👍Responsive and helpful developer
  • 👍Elegant and intuitive interface
  • 👍Seamless cross-device sync

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and sync issues
  • 🐛Formatting and editing limitations
  • 🐛Steep learning curve for some users
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What's New in Notebooks

13.3.1

October 22, 2026

Ready for iPhone Duo. For all the details and related documentation, please visit "About > Version History" in Notebooks' Settings.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

Custom Storage Locations

Select where Notebooks stores its documents

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Top Paid

📉 75-7

Productivity

This app dropped -7 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

User reviews

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Ein Muster an Verlässlichkeit und Vielseitigkeit

Ich nutze die App seit mehreren Jahren, auf macOS und iOS. Und ich bin nie enttäuscht worden - Notebooks ist und bleibt ein vielseitiger Begleiter für alles, was mit Text und PDF zu tun hat. In der Entwicklung hat es echte Quantensprünge gegeben, zum Beispiel die längst sehr verlässliche Synchronisierung per iCloud (vorher Dropbox). Der Entwickler leistet verlässliche, systematische, innovative Arbeit - für sehr überschaubares Geld. Aus meiner Sicht eine großartige Leistung.
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TThjalfi

I have been using this for more than 12 years

I have it on my iPhone, iPad and Mac. I mostly use it for keeping various notes. Very reliable and great syncing. If you want something more than the built-in Notes app (which I never use), this is worth a look. I started using it because it allowed me to easily transfer all my notes from the Palm Pilot (back in the day!)
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MMikePid

unifies all my devices

This app is outstanding. I use Notebooks on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows. It seamlessly syncs across all devices so I have the must current view no matter which device I am using. I can compose, edit and take notes on my iPhone with everything synced on all devices. Its invaluable.
NNachtzuge

Need Dark Mode in PDF & Word Files

Please Provide Dark Mode (Color Inversion)
in PDF and Word Documents .
DDeepankarOP

Un incontournable dépassé

2026-08 Atteint ses limites. Apres plusieurs années de bons et loyaux services, et plusieurs giga de data, ne sait pas gérer les milliers de fichiers. Se bloque systématiquement. 2019-04 S’intègre parfaitement dans un environnement GTD
Est à la pointe du classement avec des recherche Hashtag
Je l’utilise depuis plus de 9 ans
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RRV555

Response from developer

Lorsque Notebooks se bloque ou se fige au démarrage, la cause la plus probable est une synchronisation incomplète avec iCloud Drive. Heureusement, vous pouvez résoudre le problème comme indiqué ici : https://www.notebooksapp.com/faqconc/when-icloud-sync-seems-stuck-ios/

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Data loss after iOS upgrades

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved Markdown support

Feature

More font and color customization options

Feature

Better Apple Watch integration

Feature

Export to Word format

Feature

FAQ

What does Notebooks do?

Notebooks is a versatile app designed for writing, organizing, and managing your documents, tasks, and files. It allows you to create formatted notes, manage projects, and keep all your information accessible in one place.

What are the key features of Notebooks?

Key features include multiple writing modes (formatted text, plain text, Markdown), document organization into nested hierarchies, task management capabilities, wiki-style linking for knowledge building, and full-text search. It also supports syncing across devices.

How much does Notebooks cost?

The app operates on a 'pay once, use for life' model, meaning you make a single purchase to access all features permanently. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees.

What devices is Notebooks compatible with?

Notebooks is designed to work across multiple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC. Your documents are stored as standard files, ensuring compatibility and accessibility across these devices and over time.

What are common use cases for Notebooks?

Users can utilize Notebooks as a personal wiki, a Zettelkasten system, a document archive, a task manager, or a long-term writing space. It's suitable for capturing quick notes, organizing research, managing business documents, or journaling.