# Noto - Elegant Note — Modern writing app

> Elegant note-taking app with powerful text editing, organization, and sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Soysauce Lab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Soysauce Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/598496583)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,292 App Store ratings · 349 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2019-10-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246/reviews.md

## What is Noto?

Features:
    - Powerful text editing tools
        - Bold / Italic / Underline / Strikethrough / Highlight
        - Number list / Bullet list / Check list
    - Unlimited attachments (Pro):
        - Image / Video / Scan / Drawing / File
        - Table / Block quote / Code / Math Equation
    - Dark mode
    - iCloud sync
    - Organize with gesture
    - Export to HTML, Markdown, PDF,  & JPG
    - Lock notes (Pro)
    - Desktop class organization
        - Drag to reorder your list and paragraph
        - Drag to organize your notes
        - Rapid multi select

Noto is free to use, including iCloud Sync support.

Unlock Noto Pro to enable all features including
* Attachments
* Note lock
* Export
* Support future Noto development

Terms and Conditions: https://noto.ink/terms
Privacy Policy: https://noto.ink/privacy

## Key features

- Powerful text editing tools
- Unlimited attachments (Pro)
- Dark mode
- iCloud sync
- Gesture organization
- Multiple export formats
- Desktop-class organization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noto Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Noto Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noto Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Noto?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🎨 Customizable folders and colors
- 📁 Excellent organization and hierarchy
- 💻 Works well across devices
- 🔒 Password protection for notes
- ✍️ Great for note-taking and writing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
- 📁 Difficulty moving/organizing folders and notes
- 🖌️ Lack of font/text customization options
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🔗 No web/desktop version, only mobile

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Folders and notes disappearing after updates
- Crashes when trying to access certain folders
- Widgets not displaying note content properly

**Most requested features**

- Add tags or keywords for better organization
- Improve table editing and formatting
- Implement better export options (PDF, HTML, etc.)
- Add support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Integrate calendar and reminder features
- Allow custom backgrounds and themes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 349)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not working on MacBook

*2026-07-25, version 3.6.2*

I have been using Noto on my phone and iPads for years and I got the MacBook Air 2025 and downloaded Noto as this is my main notes app but Noto will not open for dear life ever no matter what I do, delete the app, re-download, etc. what is the problem? And when it does open it crashes out. Can you please fix this.

### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*2026-07-16, version 3.6.2*

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 2/5 — Needs updating!

*2026-07-16, version 3.6.2*

Need to be able to adjust fonts. Need the fonts to be larger.

### 5/5 — Amazing app please continue to maintain it

*2026-07-06, version 3.6.2*

Been loyal to noto with a subscription for years now but seems like the developers have stopped working on this app. So much potential and amazing UX and UI. Widgets on home screen is buggy so I’ve reported a few times but no update. Last update release a year ago. I want to use this app for a long time and don’t want it to be forgotten….

### 1/5 — Hmm

*2026-05-19, version 3.6.2*

Widgets don’t work for me on any of my devices

### 5/5 — Excellent features

*2026-05-14, version 3.6.2*

Love its many features to the point I deleted the native Notes app after importing them all to NOTO. After trying the free version bought Pro. Good UI & customisations. 
Update 1: still brilliant.
Update 2: support email bounces.

### 5/5 — Simple and beautiful

*2026-04-30, version 3.6.2*

Its so easy to take notes and make them have a nice format literally every detail is super simple absolutely love this

### 5/5 — Amazing simple app

*2026-04-23, version 3.6.2*

I don’t review often, but for Noto, I had to. Easily the best app for notes, with so much ability without paying a cent. I’m upgrading simply to support the creators. Thank you Noto team

### 3/5 — No updates lately

*2026-04-23, version 3.6.2*

looks like possibly orphanware

### 1/5 — all data deleted

*2026-04-05, version 3.6.2*

updated to the new version and all my data is gone

## Frequently asked questions about Noto

### What are the main features of Noto?

Noto offers powerful text editing tools like bold, italic, and lists. It supports unlimited attachments (Pro), dark mode, iCloud sync, and gesture-based organization. Users can export notes to HTML, Markdown, PDF, and JPG.

### Is Noto free to use?

Noto is free to use and includes iCloud Sync support. However, advanced features like unlimited attachments and note locking are available through a paid Pro subscription.

### What are the Noto Pro subscription options?

Noto Pro offers a monthly subscription for $0.99 with a 3-day free trial, and a yearly subscription for $9.99 with a 7-day free trial. These unlock all features and support future development.

### What devices does Noto support?

Noto is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing for seamless organization and access across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Noto updated?

The latest version of Noto is 3.6.2, and it was last updated on August 27, 2024. This indicates a consistent update schedule for the application.

### What export formats does Noto support?

Noto allows you to export your notes in various formats including HTML, Markdown, PDF, and JPG, providing flexibility for sharing and archiving your content.

### Does Noto have ads?

No, Noto does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use with optional Pro features available via subscription.

### What is the user sentiment for Noto?

User reviews indicate a neutral overall sentiment. Pros include a smooth and fast experience with a clean UI and excellent organization, while cons mention frequent crashes, sync issues, and limited free features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.2 — 2024-08-27

* Performance improvement
* Fix some edge cases causing sync to stop

### 3.6.0 — 2023-12-06

* Bug fixes
* Support MacOS Sonoma and iOS 17
* Fix text rendering glitch when screen size change

### 3.5.2 — 2023-08-13

* Bug fixes
* Improve sync performance
* Fix a crash with using CKJ language keyboards.

### 3.5.1 — 2022-12-12

* Fix cursor moving triggering page exit

### 3.5.0 — 2022-12-08

This update brings a lot of bug fixes and polishes
* We've completely rewrite the sync engine to be faster and more robust
* Noto now remembers your scroll position for individual notes
* Fix toolbar sometimes displays at incorrect location after switching app
* Fix math edit screen toolbar leaving extra white space on iPad
* Fix text being blurry when connected to an external display that is not HiDPI
* Polish some transition animations
* Add ability to exit screens via a downward swipe
* Polish icons and toolbar UIs
* Fix touch drawing sometimes triggers page exit transition
* Improve drawing load time and stutters
* Fix an issue with Noto using more storage than needed
* Fix the ability to use user installed fonts

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All apps by Soysauce Lab: https://appshunter.io/developer/598496583

## Related topics

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