Notefile

Notefile

Quick and simple note taking

22 ratings
123 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 25 Jul 2025)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 2, 2011
  • April 28, 2018
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Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a streamlined note-taking application. Sync your notes seamlessly across all your devices, including Mac and iOS. Access your notes via iCloud or a dedicated sync service, with options for quick access and file sharing.

Cross-device syncing
iCloud and Junecloud sync options
Quick access via menu bar or dock
Share notes via various apps
Import and export plain text files
In-note math calculation
Search and restore deleted notes
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What's New in Notefile

2.7.4

April 28, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • Fixed glitchy scrolling during a phone call or while getting directions. • Fixed a related bug where the background of the app might turn black.

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User reviews

Years of heavy use. Love it.

Indispensable app. Helps me easily collect information and organize random thoughts, across devices (iphone, ipad, Mac). I have used it for years and am delighted with its performance.

best note taking app

used for 15 years now and it’s the simplest and quickest way for me to organize and take plain text notes

So AMAZING!!!

1.15.22 Still an app I use every single day! It’s not organized and neat anymore, but that’s what the search function is for! I imagine I have at least 500 separate “files.” I put everything in this Notefile. Recipes, grocery lists, daily tasks, just to remember things I might forget, clips from Internet articles I want to quickly find! There are not many apps I can say I use daily, especially for years and years… but this is one of them! Never any bugs, just simple perfection. Still loving it! Past review- many years old…. Really love this little app. So very simple yet so powerful! I use it to just write down little tid bits I need to remember. I also use it to make lists for the grocery store. I have several different "folders" that each have there own important info in them. I must say, for such a "simple" app- I use it almost daily! I have tons of other note taking apps but this is one of my favorites for simple things. It's also neat that you can add an icon by the title... Makes it a little more fun. Good job! Thank you for such a useful app!
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Brilliant but needs update

This works fantastically well across iOS and my OS X menu bar. But time marches on... I want my notes to feature in iOS and OS X universal search. When I search, I find the note, but get no indication of where in the note to look. There's no split screen action on iPad. What a shame - it would be perfect.

Also, I don’t know if it is iCloud or Notefile but if I don’t restart my Mac every few days, the syncing stops working.
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Pretty much perfect

Fantastic for quick notes, accessible from a Mac’s menu bar, or from the iPhone app.

All synced via iCloud.

I use mine for quickly needed notes which would take too long to find in Apple Notes, as well as frequently needed info, like phone numbers, account numbers, etc.

I like the fact it’s not loaded with features or complexity, it does what it does perfectly.

If I could change one thing it would be the colour of the ‘paper’. That’s all.

Recommend.
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Reported Bugs

13 issues

App crashes when highlighting text

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App crashes with large data volumes

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Syncing stops working without Mac restart

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One-way syncing between devices

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App freezes or becomes unresponsive

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Screen refresh issues

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Paste functionality crashes app

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Notes fail to close properly

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Landscape/portrait orientation issues

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CPU spikes to 100% during syncing

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App crashes when opening with excessive data

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Search crashes app

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Syncing inconsistencies across devices

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Requested Features

18 requests

Password protection/Touch ID support

Feature

Folder organization system

Feature

Font customization options

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Background color customization

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Dark mode/night mode

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Tags or labels for notes

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Photo/image attachment capability

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Alphabetical sorting of notes

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Pin important notes to top

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Split-screen support on iPad

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Universal search integration

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Word count feature

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Bold and italic text formatting

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Note creation timestamps display

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Ability to reorder notes

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Sharing extensions

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Right-to-left text formatting support

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Dedicated Mac client (not just dashboard widget)

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FAQ

What does Notefile do?

Notefile is a note-taking application designed for quick capture and easy synchronization across devices. It allows users to create, edit, and manage plain text notes efficiently.

How do my notes sync?

Your notes can sync automatically using iCloud, which is integrated with your Apple devices. Alternatively, you can use Junecloud Sync for cross-device synchronization, which also provides web access to your notes.

Is Notefile free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

What devices is Notefile compatible with?

Notefile is available as a Mac app and a universal iOS app, meaning it supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. This ensures your notes are accessible on your primary Apple ecosystem devices.

Can I use Notefile for more than just simple text notes?

While primarily a text-based note-taking app, Notefile offers some advanced features. You can select and calculate math expressions directly within your notes, and it supports TextExpander snippet expansion for faster typing.