Notes

Notes

Take note of almost anything

667K ratings
5198 reviews
Free

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Released
May 23, 2016
Updated
October 26, 2026

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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

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What's New in Notes

2.12

October 26, 2026

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

User reviews

My everything in one place

I don’t know how it happened but I put everything in notes. I generally stick to the productivity apps that come with my phone. They are compatible with each other. Makes everything manageable. So if Amazon is your thing. Like lists, it’s the same thing.

Missing Files

I'm missing multiple files I'm absolutely certain I saved. I was reading a document that consistently updates so every once in a file I downloaded what was there and saved it but now all of them are missing.

love love LOVE

one of my favourite apps ever, it’s so simple and easy to use. such a great place to write down literally anything i want to remember for later. i will never delete this app

I submitted this review some time ago and it has not been addressed?

TABLES LOSE THEIR FORMATTING WHEN PRINTED AND APPEAR AS LISTS

The Notes app has a serious printing issue. Tables do not print as tables at all. When I print a note containing a table, the rows and columns are completely lost, and the content is printed as a simple list instead.

This is extremely frustrating and makes the table feature far less useful, particularly when a note needs to be printed or shared as a hard copy. A table should print exactly as it appears in the Notes app, with its proper rows, columns and structure intact.

Apple needs to fix this. The current printing behaviour is not acceptable for an app that is otherwise designed to make organising and presenting information straightforward.
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Outstanding note book

Very outstanding and effective

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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

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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.