Best Simple Notepad alternatives: apps like Simple Notepad -BestNote-

Whether you want more options like Simple Notepad 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

4.0(62 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 Simple Notepad

Simple Notes - Notepad Manager by Komorebi Inc.

Organize notes with folders

Editor's Choice

4.7😊(791 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app offers a clean and efficient way to organize your thoughts and ideas. Easily add images, organize notes into colored folders, and secure your entries with a passcode. Customize the look with various themes and fonts, and back up your data to iCloud.

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

Secure Notepad by Dmytro Vynokurov

Private Notes with Password

Strong Contender

4.7😊(13K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Securely store personal notes, contacts, and passwords with password protection. Features a simple interface, biometric unlock options, and password recovery. Keep your sensitive information private and organized.

What We Love

🔒 Password protection
🔒 Security question for password recovery
👍 Simple and easy to use
🚀 Straightforward note-taking
🔒 Prevents others from accessing private notes

Room to Improve

💰 Paid version required for more than 3 notes
🐛 Notes disappearing or not syncing across devices
🐛 Password/security question issues
🔒 Lack of customization options

mimi – Cute notes by Masaki Yoshihisa

Customizable fonts, notes

Worth Considering

4.8😊(7.9K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Personalize your notes with a variety of cute themes and customizable text styles. Organize your thoughts into notebooks, create to-do lists, and format text with lists and special character recognition. Unlock premium stickers with a subscription.

What We Love

👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
💡 Highly customizable with various themes, fonts, and colors
🚀 Simple and easy to use
🔒 Ability to lock notes and the entire app
👍 Organized with different notebooks and folders
👍 Mostly free with no ads

Room to Improve

💰 Paid subscription required for some stickers and features
🐛 Occasional autocorrect and formatting issues
🔍 Lack of search functionality
🔍 Inability to sort or organize notes chronologically

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Plain Note: Notes Widget

Notepad for Sticky Ideas

Organize notes with tagsCustomizable tag icons and colorsCharacter and line counting

This app allows you to create and organize notes with customizable tags and icons. It offers lock screen and home screen widgets for quick access and supports character/line counting. Personalize your experience with themes, app icons, and fonts.

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Noto - Elegant Note

Modern writing app

Powerful text editing toolsUnlimited attachments (Pro)Dark mode

A modern writing and note-taking application offering powerful text editing tools and extensive organization features. It supports unlimited attachments and various export formats, with optional Pro features for enhanced functionality. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

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Notebook - Diary & Journal App

Daily Notes, Lock & iCloud

Realistic page-turning effectOne page per day organizationiCloud sync and backup

This app offers a natural journaling experience by organizing daily notes on a single page, allowing you to flip through your entries like a physical book. It prioritizes simplicity, security with passcode locks, and seamless iCloud synchronization for easy access across devices.

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Quick, easy note, private lock

n+otes

Quick note-takingPrivate note lockAd-free experience (subscription)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple interface. Secure your notes with a private lock feature. Optional subscription removes ads and supports development.

(45K)

End-to-end encrypted notes

Standard Notes

End-to-end encryptionCross-device syncingOffline access

Securely capture and sync your thoughts across all devices with end-to-end encryption. This app offers a simple, lasting place for all your notes, from personal thoughts to sensitive information, with robust privacy features.

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Simple notes, todos and memos

Simplenote

Simple note-taking experienceCross-device syncingCollaboration and sharing

Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and jot down thoughts effortlessly. Organize your notes with tags and pins, and find them instantly with search. Your content syncs across all devices for free, ensuring it's always accessible.

(4.3K)

free

Photo, Diary, Password Lock

Notes and Folders

Organize notes with folders and subfoldersAttach photos to notesDated diary entries

Organize your thoughts and memories with this app. Create folders for notes, attach photos, and even keep a dated diary. Secure your entries with password protection and access them easily with widgets and search functionality.

(300)