Best Now alternatives: apps like Now - Message Notes

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Updated November 2026

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Now 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 Now

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Editor's Choice

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$1.99

Todo Note: Multi-Lines Todo by 祥陈

A Todo, and a Note

Strong Contender

🔧 Utilities

5.0(2 ratings)

Free

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This utility app allows users to create multi-line to-do lists and notes, overcoming the limitations of single-line entries. It supports tagging with emojis for enhanced organization and fun.

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FreeIn-App Purchases

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PeakCard: Live Altimeter

Hiking, climbing & summit sign

Free

This app displays your current altitude, location, and vertical accuracy in a clear, full-screen format. It offers various themes and useful controls for outdoor activities like hiking and climbing. Widgets are also available for quick access to altitude information.

Live altitude displayFull-screen summit signMultiple built-in themes

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free with in-app purchases

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GitMark - Git Markdown Note

Save notes to your repository

Free

A local-first Markdown note-taking app for developers and technical writers. Notes are stored as standard Markdown files in your Git repositories, allowing offline work and seamless syncing. Supports multiple repositories and secure access.

Standard Markdown filesLocal and remote repository managementHTTPS/SSH synchronization

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re:timer – a modern timer

simple, intuitive, beautiful

$1.99

This app offers a beautiful and intuitive timer experience powered by Apple Reminders. Quickly set timers, sync them across devices, and view them on your lock screen with Live Activities. It includes advanced features like full-screen alarms and the ability to import calendar events.

Apple Reminders syncLive Activities on lock screenFull-screen alarms