Best Notepad alternatives: apps like Notepad - write your ideas

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Updated October 2026

Notepad - write your ideas

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Notepad is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Notepad

#1

Doodle notes and write ideas by Maria Gascon

Planning & Take inkpad post

Editor's Choice

4.3(12 ratings)

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Capture your thoughts and organize your life with this intuitive notepad app. Create to-do lists, shopping lists, memos, and sketches with a variety of colors and line thicknesses. Save, edit, and share your notes easily.

#2

Quick block notes – sketches by Intelectiva

Write & take ideas for draw

Strong Contender

5.0(1 ratings)

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Capture thoughts, sketch ideas, and jot down lists with this creative notes app. Personalize your notes with various colors, fonts, and backgrounds. Easily share your creations and upgrade for an ad-free experience.

#3

Write notes on the screen by Alejandro Melero Zaballos

Quick draw with your fingers

Worth Considering

4.6(27 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Capture your thoughts and ideas with a digital notepad. Quickly jot down notes, create sketches, or make to-do lists using various drawing tools and backgrounds. Easily share your creations or save them for later.

More apps like Notepad

Color Notes - Notebook - To Do

Capture thoughts and tasks with a digital notebook. Create, edit, and organize notes with customizable colors. Sync across devices to keep your ideas accessible anywhere, eliminating the need for physical notepads.

Create, delete, and edit notesOrganize with customizable colorsVirtual online notebook

free with in-app purchases

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Notes: notepad and lists

Notes: notepad and lists

Notes: notepad and lists

Notes: notepad and lists

This app combines a notepad, to-do list, and memo functionality into a single, intuitive interface. Easily create notes from text, voice, or images, and organize them with reminders and sorting options. Secure your data and transfer it to new devices.

3-in-1 notepad, to-do list, and memosCreate notes from photos, images, and voiceSet notifications and reminders

free with in-app purchases

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Notes, notepad, notebook

Notes, notepad, notebook

Notes, notepad, notebook

Notes, notepad, notebook

Capture ideas, create lists, and organize your life with this easy-to-use note-taking app. Supports text, audio, images, and offers reminders, calendar integration, and sharing features.

Text, audio, and image notesTo-do and shopping lists with checkboxesCalendar integration and reminders

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Chalkboard for iPad

Chalkboard for iPad

Chalkboard for iPad

by Alexandre Morcos

Transform your iPad into a realistic chalkboard with colored chalks and authentic animations. Use your own images as backgrounds for drawing, teaching, or playing games. Save and share your creations via email.

Realistic chalkboard simulationColored chalk drawingCustomizable image backgrounds

free with in-app purchases

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Colored Notes Simple - taking

Colored Notes Simple - taking

Colored Notes Simple - taking

memo, checklist and reminders

Organize your thoughts and reminders with a vibrant and intuitive note-taking experience. Customize your notes with colors and set timely notifications to never miss an appointment or task. Enjoy a simple yet engaging way to manage your daily information.

Colorful note customizationAppointment and meeting trackingCustomizable notification reminders

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Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe

Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe

Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe

Keep privacy secret diary data

Securely store and manage private notes, journals, and sensitive information with advanced security features. Protect your data with passcodes, patterns, and even a decoy mode. Organize your thoughts with a calendar view, stickers, and customizable themes.

Decoy passcode protectionSurveillance and anti-intruder systemCalendar and hybrid view

free with in-app purchases

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by YONGSEOK LEE

Capture fleeting thoughts and precious memories with a focus on simple recording and easy retrieval. Features include instant note-taking, automatic saving, categorization, keyword search, and customizable themes and font sizes.

Instant note-takingAutomatic savingCategorization

free with in-app purchases

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