Best Plain Note alternatives: apps like Plain Note: Notes Widget

Whether you want more options like Plain Note or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform

4.1(377 ratings)

Free

KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

Top Alternatives to Plain Note

Simple Notes - Notepad Manager by Komorebi Inc.

Organize notes with folders

Editor's Choice

4.7😊(790 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app helps you easily write, organize, and find notes. Attach images, use color-coded folders, and sort notes by date or title. Protect your entries with a passcode and customize the look with themes and fonts.

What We Love

👍 Simple and easy to use
📁 Folder organization and color-coding
🔒 Password protection
💡 Useful for school and work notes
🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to Improve

🔒 Lack of iCloud sync
📐 Limited formatting options (no bold, italics, etc.)
🎨 Default folder color cannot be changed
🔍 No alphabetical sorting for folders

Simple Notepad -BestNote- by EasterEggs

Notes with password and photos

Strong Contender

4.6😊(2.8K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a three-tab system for memos, remarks, and history. Attach photos to your notes and secure them with a password. Organize your thoughts with folder division for efficient management.

What We Love

👍 Simple and easy to use
🎨 Customizable colors and themes
🗂️ Folder organization
🔒 Secure with password protection
📝 Good for note-taking and journaling

Room to Improve

🙄 Intrusive ads
🐛 Crashes and stability issues
📱 Not optimized for iPad
🖋️ No handwriting support
💾 No backup/sync options

Sticky Color Notes Widget by Osawa Shunsuke

Check Off Tasks on Lock Screen

Worth Considering

Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies

4.5(118 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Easily create and customize notes directly on your home screen with this one-handed widget app. Personalize text and background colors, and adjust letter thickness for quick reminders and to-do lists.

More apps like Plain Note

Memo papers plus color drawing

Unlimited notes and to-do listsCross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)Home screen and notification center widgets

Organize your thoughts and tasks with a versatile note-taking app. Create unlimited notes, customize their appearance with colors and fonts, and access them across devices. Enhance productivity with widgets, rich text formatting, and drawing capabilities.

(104)

freemium

Memo Widget - Smart Notepad

Simple notepad with widgets

Home screen widgetsPDF, HTML & PNG outputiCloud backup and sync

This app provides a simple notepad experience with home screen widgets for quick access. It offers features like PDF output, iCloud backup, and customization options for text and background. Easily attach photos, search notes, and protect them with a passcode lock.

(68)

iNote - Sticky Note by Color

Manage note by beautiful color

Organize notes by colorAttach photos to notesiCloud sync and backup

Organize your thoughts, tasks, and lists using a vibrant color-coding system. Add images, set reminders, and sync across devices with iCloud. View notes in various layouts and even pin them to your Today Board widget.

(2.4K)

Sticky Notes: Notepad Widget

Home & Lock Screen To-Do List

Pin notes to Home and Lock ScreensOrganize tasks by categoryCustomize backgrounds with photos

Pin notes and to-do lists directly to your Home and Lock Screens for quick access. Organize tasks, customize backgrounds with colors or photos, and choose from various fonts. Ideal for reminders, class notes, and visualizing goals.

(531)

Sticky Notes widget - simple

LockScreen interactive Memo

Interactive widgetsLockScreen and Home Screen supportCustomizable appearance

Create interactive sticky notes for your device's home and lock screens. Customize their appearance with various fonts, colors, and backgrounds. Sync notes across devices using iCloud and view them on your watch.

(271)

subscription

Memo Pad - Simple Note Pad

Simple & Stylish NotePad

Easy note searchCustomizable themes and fontsSort notes by date

This is a straightforward and visually appealing notepad application. It allows users to quickly jot down ideas, tasks, or lists and find them later with a search function. Users can also customize the appearance and share content with other applications.

(436)

Simple & easy note taking app.

Simple Notes.

Create text notesCharacter count displaySort notes

This app offers a straightforward way to create, manage, and share text-based notes. It focuses on essential features like character counting and sorting, with seamless integration for sharing via messaging apps.

(65)

free