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Notes

Notes

Take note of almost anything

641K ratings
5070 reviews
📊 Productivity
Free

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Released
May 23, 2016
Updated
September 14, 2026

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Apple
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About

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking app. Attach various file types, scan documents, create checklists, and even sketch directly within your notes. Organize with folders, tags, and smart searches, and collaborate with others on shared notes.

✓Add attachments (PDFs, images, links)
✓Scan paper documents
✓Create checklists
✓Sketch with finger or stylus
✓Search text in notes and handwriting
✓Collaborate on shared notes
✓Quick Note feature
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What users say about Notes

Reviews of Notes are mixed: the Productivity app is rated 4.8/5 from 641K App Store ratings. What users like most: versatile note-taking app, secure with password/biometric lock. Top complaints: frequent crashes and glitches, difficulty finding/retrieving notes. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📝Versatile note-taking app
  • 🔒Secure with password/biometric lock
  • 🌐Seamless sync across devices
  • 🚀Quick and responsive
  • 📂Organized with folders and tags
  • 💻Integrates well with Apple ecosystem

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍Difficulty finding/retrieving notes
  • 🔋High battery drain when using Apple Pencil
  • 📝Limited formatting options (font, color, etc.)
  • 🔒Password reset issues with locked notes
  • 🗑️Accidental deletion of notes
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What's New in Notes

2.6

September 14, 2026

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

New Feature

I love this app but one thing I would love to see in an update would be the ability to have the bulleted check combined with the Numeric option ability.
PPadgeN8R-J77

Locked notes

This app is 3 overall, I love notes but I just can’t seem to unlock my old notes! I forgot the password and everything and I changed and reset everything and nothing still works! I just wish maybe there was an easier way to unlock it because touch Id doesn’t work either. Love this app though !
PPeterAndMj

Good

Goo and well
Kkatiusqui

I love the app It’s very easy to write. Put pictures and save automatically that is innovation.

It is dlight. People need to learn how to write.
JJasperOG

Save money buying notebooks and pen

Very convenient I don’t have to carry the note book and the pen to take note just open the note from my phone .
LluckyOil
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Notes randomly disappearing or not syncing

Bug

Cursor jumping around when editing text

Bug

Typing lag and performance issues

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when adding images

Bug

Formatting problems when pasting content

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Add undo/redo functionality

Feature

Improve table formatting and calculations

Feature

Allow custom folder colors and icons

Feature

Implement a page view for longer notes

Feature

Integrate with Reminders app for to-do lists

Feature

Provide more drawing/annotation tools

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with this note-taking app?

This app allows you to jot down quick thoughts, save longer notes with checklists, images, web links, scanned documents, handwritten notes, or sketches. You can also record and transcribe audio, secure sensitive data, and organize your notes with folders and tags.

How can I organize my notes?

You can organize your notes by placing them in folders and subfolders. Additionally, you can add tags directly within your notes for categorization. The app also supports Smart Folders that automatically organize notes based on filters like date created or presence of checklists.

Is this app free to use?

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

Can I use this app on multiple devices?

Yes, with iCloud integration, it's easy to keep all your devices in sync. This ensures you always have access to your notes across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

How does collaboration work in this app?

You can collaborate on entire shared folders or specific shared notes with others. You can mention collaborators to notify them of updates and see a day-to-day summary of activity within shared notes.